I tried Troy Aikman's new low-carb, low-calorie beer in a blind taste test — and it tied for my favorite

Anna Medaris MillerFeb 12, 2022, 20:25 IST

Ryan Lynch

I tried Troy Aikman's new beer Eight, and compared it to 5 other light beers in a blind taste test.
I liked it as much as Amstel Light, giving both 9 out 10 for their European, non-fratty taste.

On paper, I'm the target audience for Troy Aikman's new beer, an "elite light lager" called Eight, named for the three-time Super Bowl champ's favorite number.

Ryan Lynch

I picked up Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Amstel Light, and Michelob Ultra from the bodega.

Ryan Lynch

From a health perspective, Eight already came out on top with the fewest calories and tied with Michelob Ultra for the fewest carbs.

Anna Medaris

To conduct our taste test, Ryan gave me a few ounces of each beer one at a time while concealing their identity. Then, I served him the same way.

Ryan Lynch

My first beer turned out to be Miller Lite, which I gave an overall score of 5.

Ryan Lynch

My next beer was Coors Light, but I didn't know that. I noted that it smelled and tasted less fratty and was more effervescent than the first beer, giving it an overall score of 7. I thought it could be Aikman's Eight.

Ryan Lynch

My next beer was Coors Light, but I didn't know that. I noted that it smelled and tasted less fratty and was more effervescent than the first beer, giving it an overall score of 7. I thought it could be Aikman's Eight.

My third taste was of Michelob Ultra. I called it "pretty bland in a worse way" than the prior beers, and gave it a score of 3. I correctly guessed the brand.

Ryan Lynch

Next up was Amstel Light, which stood out taste-wise for its European flare, reminding me of Heineken or Stella. While Amstel is European, I didn't expect it to be so light in color, so I guessed it was Coors and gave it a 9.

Ryan Lynch

Next up was Amstel Light, which stood out taste-wise for its European flare, reminding me of Heineken or Stella. While Amstel is European, I didn't expect it to be so light in color, so I guessed it was Coors and gave it a 9.

Finally, I unknowingly tasted Eight, noting its richer color, nice carbonation, and flavor that leaned more Euro than frat. I awarded it a 9.

Ryan Lynch

My last beer was Bud, but I pegged it for Miller and gave it a 6.

Ryan Lynch

Ultimately, beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder, as they say. I enjoyed Aikman's beverage because it had a perspective. Ryan preferred light beers with less to say.

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I tried Troy Aikman's new low-carb, low-calorie beer in a blind taste test &mdash; and it tied for my favorite

On paper, I'm the target audience for Troy Aikman's new beer, an "elite light lager" called Eight, named for the three-time Super Bowl champ's favorite number.

I picked up Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Amstel Light, and Michelob Ultra from the bodega.

From a health perspective, Eight already came out on top with the fewest calories and tied with Michelob Ultra for the fewest carbs.

To conduct our taste test, Ryan gave me a few ounces of each beer one at a time while concealing their identity. Then, I served him the same way.

My first beer turned out to be Miller Lite, which I gave an overall score of 5.

My next beer was Coors Light, but I didn't know that. I noted that it smelled and tasted less fratty and was more effervescent than the first beer, giving it an overall score of 7. I thought it could be Aikman's Eight.

My third taste was of Michelob Ultra. I called it "pretty bland in a worse way" than the prior beers, and gave it a score of 3. I correctly guessed the brand.

Next up was Amstel Light, which stood out taste-wise for its European flare, reminding me of Heineken or Stella. While Amstel is European, I didn't expect it to be so light in color, so I guessed it was Coors and gave it a 9.

Finally, I unknowingly tasted Eight, noting its richer color, nice carbonation, and flavor that leaned more Euro than frat. I awarded it a 9.

My last beer was Bud, but I pegged it for Miller and gave it a 6.

Ultimately, beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder, as they say. I enjoyed Aikman's beverage because it had a perspective. Ryan preferred light beers with less to say.

I tried Troy Aikman's new low-carb, low-calorie beer in a blind taste test — and it tied for my favorite