Bud Light - Anheuser-Busch

TheSarge

Illinois

2.2/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Figured I'd get this on tap since it's on special at B Dubs. Came out with a thin film of white foam, and the body is pale golden with distinct clarity.

The aroma is light corn and husk.

Taste wise it's basically un buttered un salted corn.

Feels extremely thin in body and thirst quenching.

Serving type: on-tap

01-30-2012 18:23:43 | More by TheSarge

elNopalero

Texas

1.48/5  rDev -20.4%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5

It’s every bit the beer you know it to be! For those times when flavor is not important! Let advertising budgets determine your selection! This is truly awful beer. It’s not the worst I’ve ever tasted, and even in its style category you can do a lot worst for the price, but there’s no reason why I would willingly ever drink this again.

Ok, now that I’ve cleared my throat I can adequately review this beer by saying it’s piss poor all around. A pale, light yellow color, no discernible hop aroma, the taste of musty stale leftover beer even when fresh and an aftertaste that’s just as bad. About the same as the second runnings I produce after a night of drinking beer. Good stuff.

Serving type: on-tap

01-14-2012 22:00:00 | More by elNopalero

dankster

Colorado

2.73/5  rDev +46.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A- clear and fizzy

S-clean but definently adjunct all the way. some barely noted on the back.

T-light beer is a light beer but does have a cleaner taste than coors ever will.

M- does not exist- Alcohol water purifed

O- cheap bar beer with a couple friends at the local neighborhood bar. nothing to buy outside of that.

Serving type: on-tap

12-05-2011 19:15:21 | More by dankster

DeutscheJeff

Colorado

1.68/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5

Not the worst beer in the world, but certainly lacking in absolutely every category. I find it delicious mixed with bloody mary mix however, and will continue to drink it with that. This is also a good beer for high-school kids or broke college kids, but other than that it lacks severely.

Serving type: on-tap

11-16-2011 07:16:00 | More by DeutscheJeff

CowsCanBark

Pennsylvania

2.42/5  rDev +30.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

I've had Bud Light countless times, but I'll review it based on having it about an hour ago. It was on-tap at a local bar, served in a standard pint glass. I'm reviewing it compared to other light lagers.

Appearance: Kind of ugly. Just a pale straw yellow with a one-finger head that quickly dissipates. Literally no lacing left on the glass as I drank.

Smell: Also unimpressive. Just smells of adjuncts like rice and mainly corn, with a bit of metallicness. No hops or anything else detected.

Taste: It's a bit better than the smell, I guess, simply because it doesn't taste as metallic as it smells. Other than that, it's pretty bland, with a barely noticeable corn taste. Very watery.

Mouthfeel: An average mouthfeel for a light lager, I suppose. Light/medium carbonation and a very light body makes it an easy drinker. Just average for the style.

Overall: A below average offering of a light lager, but definitely not terrible if you like minimal flavor and easy drinkability.

Serving type: on-tap

11-09-2011 04:18:18 | More by CowsCanBark

TippySelenoid

Missouri

1.98/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 1.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Had at a company function a few days ago.

It's was served a pale yellow with a slight lace of foam and some quick carbonation.

Nothing much to smell. There are some grass odors.

It doesn't taste like much either. A tiny bit of hops, a little bit of straw or corn, some adjunct sweetness, not much happening.

It feels watery with some belch inducing carbonation.

This beer(?) isn't very good. I only drink it when it's free and each time I do I remember why I don't enjoy it. I can drink it really fast and cold, the on;y way this stuff can be enjoyed.

Serving type: on-tap

09-25-2011 17:29:09 | More by TippySelenoid

AllHoppedUp84

Indiana

1.85/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 1 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

Served on-tap into an Arrogant Bastard pint glass (Sorry Stone). Pours a clear straw-yellow with a 2 inch white head that recedes relatively slowly into a thin film across the top of the glass. No lacing to speak of.

Aroma is that of faint grain and malt. Not a whole lot going on here, as expected.

The taste is primarily of skunky water and possibly a hint of rice or some other grain. No flavors are able to overpower the water flavor that shines from beginning to end.

Watery mouthfeel that barely rinses the pallet long enough to swallow the drink, then rendering the pallet dry and thirsty for another drink. Mission accomplished Bud.

Overall, this is exactly what you would expect from this particular style of beer. Easy to drink in large numbers and refreshing enough to enjoy on a hot summer day. With this is mind, I wouldn't recommend to others.

Serving type: on-tap

09-19-2011 23:50:35 | More by AllHoppedUp84

Reaper16

Alabama

1.68/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

served on-tap @ The Houndstooth, Tuscaloosa, AL, into a smallish plastic cup

Pours a crystal-clear pale, pale yellow color. Plenty of spritzy white head. Lots of carbonation bubbles. This looks fine (note: I rate to style).

Smells like fucking nothing. Sorry for the curse word. But I am angry at this beer. This "beer." It barely, barely has an aroma of faint grain husk. This is water.

Bud Light actually has some flavor going on. Too bad it is terrible. Past the general waterness of it all, Bid Light has a sickly-sweet cotton candy note to it. This beer tastes like someone invented candied rice and then took that invention and submerged it in water.

The mouthfeel is fine for the style. It is light but refreshing. Carbonated water, basically. Overall, this is, well, carbonated water. It's La Croix. Every bit as bad as La Croix.

Serving type: on-tap

09-11-2011 06:55:31 | More by Reaper16

ikantspel

California

1.53/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5

not too bad. ive had many a days going to the store and picking up a 36 before i became enlightened and had real beer. cant really knock it too bad this beer has led to many a fun night. it has a crisp taste but if you dont slam it within 5 minutes turns stale quick.

Serving type: on-tap

09-08-2011 17:43:20 | More by ikantspel

tdm168

North Carolina

1.65/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2

Pours a golden, bubbly color with soapy head that doesn't last. Smells like nothing, absolutely nothing. Taste is corn and candy; very sweet and nothing to add actual flavor. Mouthfeel is bubbly but smooth

Overall, way too sweet and way too carbonated. This just isn't good.

Serving type: on-tap

08-26-2011 22:24:06 | More by tdm168

kojevergas

California

1.95/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 1 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Served on draught into a beer glass somewhere in Denver, Colorado. Reviewed from notes. My expectations were actually a bit lower than the beer ended up deserving. Naturally though, that an't much, lads.

A: No head. Shit clear yellow colour. Unappealing.

Sm: Water and barley. Light as all hell.

T: Barley and water. Pathetic and abysmally built. Balanced for what it is, but water is present.

Mf: Smooth, wet, and disgustingly watery.

Dr: As a flavored water, it's easy to drink and is of abysmal qualtiy, but costs quite a bit on tap.

Serving type: on-tap

08-20-2011 23:55:07 | More by kojevergas

barrenbane

Ohio

1.85/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2

A: translucent and heavily carbonated. Yep, it's a light AAL.

S: almost non-existent. Slight hints of corn and grain.

T: corn and grain dominate the palate, but it's not the worst beer around.

M: heavily carbonated and almost water-like.

This beer epitomizes the power of marketing. There is nothing special about this beer in any way, shape, or form. Bland, corny, and watery sum up its characteristics. There are other light lagers that are superior and cheaper.

Serving type: on-tap

08-05-2011 01:10:56 | More by barrenbane

HosP

Indiana

1.02/5  rDev -45.2%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

Well let's just say I've sampled this many times over the year! Had this at a friend's birthday at a bowling alley, so thought might as well review it.

A- Pours straw yellow, very clear. Some white head on this that doesn't stay for long. Lots of carbonation to this beer.

S- Not much to the nose here. Some grainy malts, cereal, rice mostly. Doesn't do much for you.

T- Mild grain taste. Metallic bitterness throughout. Flavors aren't powerful and disappear rather fast too.

M- Thin is an understatement. Overly carbonated. Metallic aftertaste.

D- Pretty much what you expect from a macro brew. Great for large gatherings and college students. I know it got me through most of my drinking years. Now it just disappoints and feels like water mostly.

Serving type: on-tap

07-27-2011 02:15:50 | More by HosP

BEERME528

Missouri

2.93/5  rDev +57.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Everyone's gotta hate on the big dogs. If you're at a small bar or a picnic, they're going to have bud light. Are you seriously going to complain about this? This is a drinkable beer and not at all bad tasting. Just because it isn't a craft brew does not make it a crap brew. For the price and convenience of finding it everywhere, you can't go wrong with the world's best selling beer. The foam lingers for a short period of time and the smell is not noteworthy. It is enjoyable from start to finish.

Serving type: on-tap

07-18-2011 18:54:49 | More by BEERME528

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

1.78/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

The only other selection available at the Calgary Stampede...

A - Pours a pale straw colour, finger of head with no retention or lacing.

S - Very mild, but sweet corn and bready malts coming through.

T - Again, sweet corn and bready malts. Certainly a 'light' lager offering up little for flavour.

M - Medium bodied, good carbonation levels.

O - A pretty weak lager, but I've had worse. It certainly is depressing knowing that for the same price I paid for a single pint I could've picked up a really tasty craft ale.

Serving type: on-tap

07-15-2011 21:44:08 | More by andrenaline

bsp77

Minnesota

2.15/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Serving glass: Poured from tap into clear cup.

Appearance: Pale clear yellow with moderate white bubbly head.

Smell: Grainy and peppery. That's about it.

Taste: Very grainy, semi-sweet, not much real taste. Ends with a light pepper taste.

Feel: Overcarbonated and very light. Semi-dry finish.

Overall: Harmless, but mostly tasteless. At least there is no horrible corn taste, and it is somewhat crisp and refreshing.

Serving type: on-tap

07-15-2011 18:49:57 | More by bsp77

Duff27

Illinois

2.03/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

When in St. Louis...

A- Small white head atop a golden beer, decent head retention and lacing on this particular pour.

S- Smells very "light", rice.

T- Instant sweetness follow by sharp, but mild(?) hop bitterness.
Not too pleasant, although mildly refreshing.

M- Low to medium mouthfeel...kinda watery. Good carbonation.

D/O- The most popular worst beer. Has a time and a place, which 99.99% I miss. Drunk vehicle.

Serving type: on-tap

07-13-2011 22:57:04 | More by Duff27

Diesel76

California

1.8/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1

Bud Light looks like watered down beer. It's flavor is bland, and has the feel of highly carbonated water.

It doesn't go down smooth... It is refreshing on a hot day, but that is probably because it mostly taste like water. There is some redeaming qualities... like it is great to use for boiling bratwursts in.

Serving type: on-tap

07-10-2011 21:41:26 | More by Diesel76

benyerd

Virginia

1.5/5  rDev -19.4%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5

A) Poured a light yellow to almost clear color. Intense carbonation that went away very quickly. No lace. Looked like veggie oil in color.

S) Smell? More like lack of smell. Reminded me of something stale mixed with rice.

T) Taste was not impressive either. Could tell right away it was made with rice. Left a slight after taste in my mouth that I wasnt really able to get rid of. I know now why it is a cheaper beer.

M) Very light almost to the point of water. Actually... Yeah exactly like water.

D/O) The famous phrase "HERE WE GO" Means HERE WE GO ON OUR WAY TO A HORRIBLE HANGOVER. I now know why people can drink an entire case of this.

Serving type: on-tap

05-29-2011 16:48:02 | More by benyerd

backfat

Indiana

1.73/5  rDev -7%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5

eh, I'm bored, so I'll review this shwill I am currently drinking.
actually poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass...sorry glass.
pours a very clear straw yellow with an extremely fizzy, bone white head.
smells less sweet and aromatic than it's adjunct brothers. Just some light stale grains, a hint of malt, and corn. very yeasty and unappetizing with very sharp metals.
Taste is crisp and very watery. Flavor is almost non-existent. It is quite easy to drink because of this. Like dirty corn water.
A bit of zesty carbonation as expected from the style. I still don't like it.
It's bud light. we've all had it. Just gotta deal with it being everywhere I guess. I still won't drink it unless it's free and I have no choice.

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2011 04:39:56 | More by backfat

WoodBrew

Illinois

2.48/5  rDev +33.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Its a simple beer. Good for after sweating in teh yard or on the court....or whatever. The color is golden clear with decent carbonation. The smell is grainy if anything. The taste is light grainy water taste. Mouthfeel is fine could drink alot of it...if that was all there was.

Serving type: on-tap

05-12-2011 01:19:57 | More by WoodBrew

Mozz74

California

2.63/5  rDev +41.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

My default beer out of trash beers as I call them. It is like water.
Taste is better than other chaeap bers. I have aquired the ability to find a taste over the other cheapos.
It is at every party reguardless, so i call it dependable.
Cheap if you want to have a cheap night or do a beer bust.

Serving type: on-tap

05-03-2011 00:02:35 | More by Mozz74

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

1.5/5  rDev -19.4%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5

Bought this at my first Devils game. Only got it because I had never tried it before and I thought maybe it'd be worth trying. Totally wasn't worth 7 bucks that's for sure.

Yellow in color, flavor is very minimal, absolutely nothing else to really say about this brew other than it's got a slight sweetness to it which is nice I suppose. I never need to have this beer again.

Serving type: on-tap

03-20-2011 16:27:46 | More by Knapp85

Outchillen

Pennsylvania

1.83/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 3

not gonna bother with serving type,
Im not the type to bash beers, for a company so successful, they can be given at least a respectable unbiased review, true beer drinkers are quick to bash american light lagers, but some are good for certain times, i cant sit at a game and throw back IPAs, or bourbon aged beers, but a light lager with a hot dog and peanuts on a hot day isnt so bad. Im a big beer pong fan, wont play with a $20 bottle of brooklyn black ops, now a review

Very pale yellow, white foamy head that can fade quick, light body mostly cause of using sugar and rice to keep the ABV up, the only way i can descibe the aroma is "beer" hops are faint just to make it enough to call it beer, This beer is only good for a real hot day at the game, or cheap to use for games to drink fast.Bud Light is not my favorite of cheap american beer though

Serving type: on-tap

03-16-2011 00:54:08 | More by Outchillen

afksports

New York

1.6/5  rDev -14%
look: 1 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1

Yes! Is Bud Light one of the worst beers in the world? Yes! Do I get to drink it for two dollars on tap even in NYC? Yes!

This is the best part of cheap beer at the Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row. First time here, and they have some really solid beer classes apparently - plus they win on Twitter. And there's free drinks from Ocean Spray? I suppose I can forgive the weak craft beer selection.

But this is about Bud Light. The headless yellow straw zero carbonation worse as it warms American hegemonic production. Smells impossible. Does it smell? I guess it doesn't smell BAD. It doesn't taste BAD, though for the life of me I can only taste water and maybe half a hop somewhere. That's it.

Honestly, water is more drinkable and feels better on the mouth. This is just semi-palatable if I want to get drunk, waste calories, and forget about what I'm tasting.

Or if I want a two dollar beer in NYC.

But let's not do that to ourselves, people. This beer nearly fails on all accounts at being beer. Two dollars is too much.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2011 00:39:58 | More by afksports