- Steel Reserve
Infobox Beer
name = Steel Reserve
caption = 40 ounce bottle
brewery =SABMiller
style =Malt Liquor
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abv = 6.0-8.1
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ibu =Steel Reserve is an American
lager owned and produced bySteel Brewing Company . The drink comes in "Black" and "Silver" varieties, also known as "Triple Export Malt Liquor" and "High Gravity Lager," respectively.General
Steel Reserve is sold in single-serving 40 U.S. fluid ounces (1.183 L)
bottles . It also is distributed in single-serving 24 U.S. fluid ounces (710 mL) cans (often referred to as "tall boys "), 22 U.S. fluid ounces (also commonly referred to as "deuce deuces ")(651 mL) bottles, 16 U.S. fluid ounces (473 mL) cans in packs of four or six, and 12 U.S. fluid ounces (355 mL) cans in packs of six or twelve. The manufacturer describes the taste as "exceptionally smooth," however it may be said that its appeal lies in its attractive price, high alcohol content, and stylish packaging. Steel Reserve is commonly referred to as "Last Reserve", "Steel Rod", "Rod Job", "Steel Silver Rod", "Steel Black Rod", "Rodney", and also "The Skyscraper".Steel Reserve labels are emblazoned with a stylized "211"—the
medieval symbol forsteel . The packaging proclaims that the beverage is brewed for 28 days. Recently, however, the brewer has replaced the "28 days" stamp on the label with an "S/R".Availability
The
40 ounces , 8.1% ABV variety is most widely available, although in some states, the 6.0% form is sold. Although the "High Gravity Lager" is currently more widely available than the "Triple Export Malt Liquor," it has yet to find availability in all markets.It must be noted that a 24 ounce version can be purchased from most convenience stores in Utah however due to the strict alcohol laws in the state, the alcohol content is "3.2% Maximum Alcohol By WT.".Competitor response
Anheuser-Busch also adopted the "High Gravity" nomenclature and releasedHurricane High Gravity Lager with the same alcohol content, container sizes, and similarprice point .The term "High Gravity" refers to the increased
specific gravity of the wort used to produce high-alcohol beer.Popular culture and advertisement
Influential Bay Area rapper
E-40 has referenced Steel Reserve in songs such as "If if was a Fifth" in which he raps:"I never let my right ear know what my left ear done heard My favorite beer right now is 211 Steel Reserve"
The Ramones have performed songs referencing the beverage for radio advertisements. These include:
*"Gimme My Steel Reserve" - a different version of "All's Quiet on the Eastern Front"
*"High Gravity Lager"
*"Fill My Cup" - a different version of "Real Cool Time"
*"Fill This Cup" - because I'm thirsty!Steel Reserve appears in the films 3 Strikes,
Training Day ,The Gold Bracelet ,Grandma's Boy , The Curse of El Charro, an episode of "Angel", and also an episode of "My Name Is Earl."The California band
Spring Break! has a song dedicated to it titled "Embalmed with Steel Reserve"The product is also the namesake and inspiration for the rap group known as "211 Crew" who often reference Steel Reserve in many of their songs.
The beverage is featured in
Grandma's Boy during the party scene.The Beverage is also featured in the controversial video Bumfights:cause for concern.
The beverage is also called a "Garrett" at
Harvard University The Missouri based indie band The Corrington Year have a song titled "Your House and a Case Of Steel Reserve".
Additionally, in Kevin Smith's Chasing Amy there appears a poster advertising it on the wall behind Ben Affleck and Joey L. Adams during their darts game.
External links
* [http://www.steelbrewing.com/ The Steel Brewing Company]
* [http://www.40ozmaltliquor.com/archive/steelreservehg.html Steel Reserve on 40ozmaltliquor.com]
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