Different beers bring out different feelings in everybody. The distinct taste in every beer can bring all sorts of images to my head. Ever have a beer that was so smooth it made you think of a picturesque, rocky beach with waves crashing as the sun set?

And no, Corona commercials don’t count.

If not, Steinlager’s beautiful company insignia represents its beer perfectly – a stress reliever at the end of the day to relax with.

Steinlager, New Zealand’s flagship beer, is imported by countries throughout the world. It is renowned for its clean, sharp flavor. The 5 percent alcohol content is low for me, but the beer itself tastes too pure to complain about.

The price – That’s a different story.

For a six-pack, Steinlager can run upwards of $8.50 to $9. That is an outrageous price for a beer, especially if it doesn’t have much alcohol in it. I’ve seen it on sale at Safeway for around $7.50, but I’ve never seen it any lower than that.

Steinlager isn’t a hearty beer; it is more for those who like to drink beer all day and not feel bloated. For this, Steinlager is perfect. A six-pack won’t even faze a regular beer connoisseur.

The green bottle and cool ocean-scene label make Steinlager that much more appealing. I have no idea why, but when a beer’s label LOOKS really good, it makes it much more satisfying to drink.

Steinlager has a really healthy feeling. With every drink, I feel as if I am doing my body good. Not the case with other beers.

I could see Steinlager being handed out at sporting events, even a marathon. Instead of the normal little cups of water, how about they hand out Steinlager? This beer reminds me of sparkling apple cider – tons of carbonation, but with a sweet, grassy type smell.

Steinlager is brewed with green bullet hops and has a very dry aftertaste, somewhat resembling Japan’s Asahi or South Korea’s Hite. The downfall of this brew is that it isn’t “manly” enough or strong enough for testosterone freaks.

I’m not ashamed to say that I love this beer, and I don’t care what anyone thinks. Call me a wuss if you want, but I don’t determine my manhood by what beer I drink – I’d still drink a wine cooler.

So don’t think that you won’t like beer because it doesn’t have enough substance. Just know that it is perfect for a barbeque – and in a crowd of open-minded beer drinkers, I doubt any of your guests would complain.

If I was given a choice between Budweiser and Steinlager, it would be a no-brainer. I’d definitely go with Steinlager.

So, with all of that said, go try Steinlager for yourself and write me back about it.

Let me know what you think – was it too mild or weak? Or was it some of the best, cleanest, refreshing beer you’ve ever tasted? I’m interested to know how my taste in beer compares to other students on campus.

Galen Kusic can be reached at [email protected]