I live in Arizona and we can't get 21st Amendment beers here. But when I was introduced to them while traveling to California and Minnesota, I was amazed at just how fantastic Bitter American is. Granted, it's been a little while since I've cracked a can of the real stuff, but the beer brewed with this kit is everything I remember! Mine came out around 4.7%, very hop-forward, sweet nose from the malt and the west coast hops. I love this beer and will be ordering again.