Okay, I'm not sure if other people have reviewed beer this way but when I first started drinking it, I had no idea that certain beers had certain characteristics that can also relate to you. Like drinking a Yuengling or a Hard Cider or a Stella or a Corona - these all have different personas? I'm not sure whats the best way to say it - but basically when I started drinking beer I started to understand the differences after a year (taste wise, even perception) Stella is like the cool beer, almost premium. It's not a craft beer, but if you order a Stella, it's most likely because you're a beer drinker and you like the finer things in life (well in this case, beer) Stella can come in a bottle or in one of their signature glasses and I think thats why it has such an ... MoreOkay, I'm not sure if other people have reviewed beer this way but when I first started drinking it, I had no idea that certain beers had certain characteristics that can also relate to you. Like drinking a Yuengling or a Hard Cider or a Stella or a Corona - these all have different personas? I'm not sure whats the best way to say it - but basically when I started drinking beer I started to understand the differences after a year (taste wise, even perception) Stella is like the cool beer, almost premium. It's not a craft beer, but if you order a Stella, it's most likely because you're a beer drinker and you like the finer things in life (well in this case, beer) Stella can come in a bottle or in one of their signature glasses and I think thats why it has such an almost beautiful appeal to it. Taste wise, it tastes like most beers- and feels a bit heavy when you're drinking it. Drink one on a fairly empty stomach and you'll have a nice buzz.

Out of all of the beers that I have tried over the years Stella has remained one of by favorites by far. I almost always have a pack of Stella Artois in the fridge at all times. Stella is the perfect beer, it is flavorful with a delicious crispness. It isn’t too light or too heavy and pairs great with most foods.

This beer is clean and refreshing. From first pour, you can see its amber color glowing in your glass. At first taste, you will experience a cool and light flavor. When you drink it down you will smile at the fresh finish. No bad aftertaste. An overall really good beer.

Dear Stella: In my lifetime, I have associated with all manner of beer drinkers. IPA lovers, the REALLY hardcore craft beer connoisseurs, and the classic frat-party Coors and Budweiser fans. I don’t drink beer regularly, I am a red-wine drinker... but in the summer - this is my go-to. IPA’s burn my pallet out, craft beers just get too fancy, convoluted and confusing, and the other brands of party beer don’t do it for me. By association, I’ve tried everyone from dark stouts, to the most exclusive and highly touted IPA’s on the market. This should really be considered “the champagne of beers.” The flavor is light, pleasing; the hops aren’t too overpowering, and it is really just a delight to drink. This is a staple in my fridge come the long hot California summers. ... MoreDear Stella: In my lifetime, I have associated with all manner of beer drinkers. IPA lovers, the REALLY hardcore craft beer connoisseurs, and the classic frat-party Coors and Budweiser fans. I don’t drink beer regularly, I am a red-wine drinker... but in the summer - this is my go-to. IPA’s burn my pallet out, craft beers just get too fancy, convoluted and confusing, and the other brands of party beer don’t do it for me. By association, I’ve tried everyone from dark stouts, to the most exclusive and highly touted IPA’s on the market. This should really be considered “the champagne of beers.” The flavor is light, pleasing; the hops aren’t too overpowering, and it is really just a delight to drink. This is a staple in my fridge come the long hot California summers. Thank you, Stella, for being you.

Fluffy head of close to two fingers, bright white, too whipped up to possess strong retention, the lacing is fairly broad though and clings well. The liquid is a pale yellow hue, not quite watery but close, broadly set fat bubbles lazily drift upwards. There’s a sweet grain to corn syrup nature to the nose, moderate leafiness and equal notes of bubblegum and iron flecks, intimation of apple or pear fruit, nothing flawed nor offputting about it, basically smells like beer when you first learned what beer smelled like. Medium-boded, dry without losing fullness, floral hops and a gentle herbal side. Some peppery spice but on the whole it’s sweet even if without much distinct fruit flavor, perhaps banana to apple. The carbonation has sufficient activity and churn to ... MoreFluffy head of close to two fingers, bright white, too whipped up to possess strong retention, the lacing is fairly broad though and clings well. The liquid is a pale yellow hue, not quite watery but close, broadly set fat bubbles lazily drift upwards. There’s a sweet grain to corn syrup nature to the nose, moderate leafiness and equal notes of bubblegum and iron flecks, intimation of apple or pear fruit, nothing flawed nor offputting about it, basically smells like beer when you first learned what beer smelled like. Medium-boded, dry without losing fullness, floral hops and a gentle herbal side. Some peppery spice but on the whole it’s sweet even if without much distinct fruit flavor, perhaps banana to apple. The carbonation has sufficient activity and churn to keep it moving so the sweetness does not become boring. Leaves behind a residue of corn meal and cereal grains along with a metallic tang. More enjoyable very well chilled than as it gets closer to room temperature.

So a couple years ago my friends were into "fancy" dinners. we would get dressed up and go out to eat at places that were way out of our social class and our pay grade. On one of these nights, I was introduced to Stella Artois. While everyone was ordering beverages, I was overlooking the drink menu. On that drink menu, there were expensive bottles of wine and five different kinds of beer. Four of the five I couldn't pronounce. The fifth one was Stella. I did what any person in my position would do that didnt want to order a bottle of wine, I ordered the only beer I could pronounce. On that cold night, four years ago, my love affair with Stella Artois began. It started with a 6 pack but then I was soon making trips to Costco to buy in bulk and day dreaming about it ... MoreSo a couple years ago my friends were into "fancy" dinners. we would get dressed up and go out to eat at places that were way out of our social class and our pay grade. On one of these nights, I was introduced to Stella Artois. While everyone was ordering beverages, I was overlooking the drink menu. On that drink menu, there were expensive bottles of wine and five different kinds of beer. Four of the five I couldn't pronounce. The fifth one was Stella. I did what any person in my position would do that didnt want to order a bottle of wine, I ordered the only beer I could pronounce. On that cold night, four years ago, my love affair with Stella Artois began. It started with a 6 pack but then I was soon making trips to Costco to buy in bulk and day dreaming about it while I was supposed to be working. To this day, I still enjoy an occasional Stella Artois but for the most part, our relationship is now casual as I realized I'm too young to be tied down to just one kind of beer.

Bit of skunky notes in the aromas that dissipated as it sat in the glass. Okay aromas of pale malt and minimal hop notes; with poor strength. Taste of cracker, corn, white bread, lightly toasted biscuit, and mild herbal/grassy earthiness. Mild herbal, grassy, spicy bitterness on the finish. Lingering notes of cracker, corn, white bread, lightly toasted biscuit, and mild herbal/grassy earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Nice robustness and balance of pale malt and light earthy hop flavors; with a nice malt/bitterness balance, and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Fairly crisp/clean finishing. Lightly increasing dryness from bitterness. Medium carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, moderately bready/grainy, and lightly sticky mouthfeel that ... MoreBit of skunky notes in the aromas that dissipated as it sat in the glass. Okay aromas of pale malt and minimal hop notes; with poor strength. Taste of cracker, corn, white bread, lightly toasted biscuit, and mild herbal/grassy earthiness. Mild herbal, grassy, spicy bitterness on the finish. Lingering notes of cracker, corn, white bread, lightly toasted biscuit, and mild herbal/grassy earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Nice robustness and balance of pale malt and light earthy hop flavors; with a nice malt/bitterness balance, and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Fairly crisp/clean finishing. Lightly increasing dryness from bitterness. Medium carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, moderately bready/grainy, and lightly sticky mouthfeel that is good. A bit thin, but not watery feeling. Perfectly clean on lager flavors, with zero yeast notes present. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 5%. Overall this is a solid pale lager. All around good robustness and balance of pale malt and light earthy hop flavors; very smooth, crisp, clean, and refreshing to drink. Nicely flavorful and clean pils malt/grain presence with decent hop balance. An enjoyable offering.

I don’t typically drink beer, but we buy Stella for parties they are always a big hit. If I’m going to drink a beer, it has to be something like this that has a richer flavor. It goes down smoothly and doesn’t leave any nasty aftertaste. I also like that it isn’t a watery light beer.

[brand:stella-artois] Kind of seems like this Solstice beer is trying to imitate Sol Mexican beer. Both by taste and packaging, it’s kind of a rip off of Mexican beer that’s been around for a long time and costs a lot cheaper. With that said, I do like the aesthetic of the new more minimalistic and clean design, which seems more “instagrammable” ~ but it fell short on taste. Granted it does taste more refreshing and lighter than the original Stella, it still doesn’t have that crispness or enough carbonation to quench my thirst. I also tasted more of a musty spice than citrus. It is cool that they triple filter the beer though. Seems like a holiday or summer beer that would look cool as decor on the tables but I’d still go to grab the authentic Mexican beers instead.

I haven't always been a big fan of larger but I am if this one. It is perfect for all occasions big and small such as a family gathering, Christmas or even a quick catch up with a friend it has the perfect taste and is a great conversation starter. The first time I heard of this drink was when I was young some people had good things to say and other didn't but what everyone aways said is Stella is women beating drink however i didn't let that hold me back I tried it and I loved every drop of it and I am very happy that I didn't listen to the rumors