Purpose of tomato juice in beer?

[PW01]

I’ve been a bartender for 35 years. The “red beer” is not all that uncommon actually. It’s usually ordered by people that are 50+ years old and commonly ordered with Bloody Mary mix as well as tomato juice.

 

[4WD]

I know it’s commonly called a “Michelada” but I note a few older folks put v8 or tomato juice in their beer. Is it me or.....?

Adam … prior to the temporary end of the world … we’d have them at an oyster “boat” next to the BiL’s place … those shuckers would get the other stuff in a frozen mug and nose dive/raise a long neck beer to finish it off.
I’d get mine with an oyster in it … lucky 13th oyster!

 

[manicrodder]

Good stuff!

I have a couple every week. Use Clamato or margarita mix and include some Frank’s red hot. I actually prefer the margarita mix. It is good stuff.

 

[53' Stude]

Adam … prior to the temporary end of the world … we’d have them at an oyster “boat” next to the BiL’s place … those shuckers would get the other stuff in a frozen mug and nose dive/raise a long neck beer to finish it off.
I’d get mine with an oyster in it … lucky 13th oyster!

Thanks for the info, pretty cool

 

[Malo83]

It sounds like something for people that dont like beer. Like coffee lovers that take it with 2 sugars and cream. Its NOT coffee.

Love beer and coffee, ice cold and blond.

 

[RooflessVW]

Micheladas are my drink of choice for grass mowing and general farting around outside.

Modelo Especial, Clamato, Valentina, Tajin, lime juice, cayenne powder, and a few habanero slices to float around. Mix it all in a 32 oz mason jar over ice. Maybe toss in a shot of tequila.

Refreshing.

 

[RooflessVW]

It sounds like something for people that dont like beer. Like coffee lovers that take it with 2 sugars and cream. Its NOT coffee.

I'll enjoy my hot bean water however I want, thank you very much.

And I'll do the same with my beer. Beer doesn't have to be just "beer." Ever have a Colaweizen or Radler? Delicious!

I think the Bavarians know a thing or two more about beer than most.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

I know it’s commonly called a “Michelada” but I note a few older folks put v8 or tomato juice in their beer. Is it me or.....?

Why do people put salt in beer?

 

[Bud_One]

These are so much better than the Budlight ones...

 

[Chris Meutsch]

How do you juice a clam?

Same way you get a rusted-on rotor off a vehicle..........a BFH.

 

[Chris Meutsch]

These are so much better than the Budlight ones...
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I've had the one on the left, and really actually enjoyed it.

 

[Duffyjr]

Why do people put salt in beer?

My grandmother didn't drink much but when she did she always put in salt, she said it makes it less bitter.

 

[4WD]

I've had the one on the left, and really actually enjoyed it.

Out of the can is it hot or medium spicy ?

 

[RooflessVW]

Out of the can is it hot or medium spicy ?

Neither. It's very mild with some tanginess.

 

[4WD]

Neither. It's very mild with some tanginess.

Good … one can always add things to taste … harder to subtract … Thanks

 

[RooflessVW]

Good … one can always add things to taste … harder to subtract … Thanks

Pour it into a large mason jar with ice and add some junk to it. Tajin, half a lime, and maybe a shot of tequila if you're feeling adventurous. Rim the glass with Tajin if you want to be fancy.

 

[wemay]

I'm always game to try something new...

 

[Duffyjr]

These are so much better than the Budlight ones...
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I'll have to look for those, I do like the regular Medelo. This also reminds me of Snap-E-Tom, my mom loved red beers with this.

 

[JLawrence08648]

What portions?

 

[Kira]

Question above: "Why do people put salt in beer?" I don't know.

I was told it was to make the carbonation "fizz out". I assume the gas bothers some people.