Bud Light - Anheuser-Busch

shand

Florida

1.95/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

Poured from a 12oz can into a Sam Adams perfect pint.

This beer pours out an extra pale golden color with huge amounts of visible carbonation and a large, fluffy white head that drops quickly. Smells like dad's beer from when I was a kid. Tastes like water, with just the smallest hint of bready malt and corn. It gets a two for not tasting BAD, it just doesn't taste like much at all. The mouthfeel is highly carbonated and very thin, and the drinkability is really not that good. For a beer that markets itself on drinkability, there's plenty of pale ales and IPAs that I can crush faster. Probably because they actually taste good, so I want to drink them. It's Bud Light. Really, what did you expect? Oh yeah. For the love of God, don't let it warm up. Please.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2012 04:28:17 | More by shand

billphilly

3.1/5  rDev +66.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This was the first beer I ever had I'v had a few other typ beers since then but this is I guess you could say a classic typ beer you should have at least a few times. Always buy bottles never buy beer in cans the tastes is just gross!! You will get gas from this beer not much but it will be there.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2012 05:07:05 | More by billphilly

TroyMcClure

2.95/5  rDev +58.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

I judge this as what it is, a cheap American light beer. Although not as cheap as Keystone, the standard around here, it is noticeably easier to drink. I'm not sure if it is worth the extra money, but as I drank it straight out of the 40oz, I have to say it is better than others, lighter and easier to drink after a night of hard liquor than the cheaper alternatives. College status, straight up.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2012 05:12:44 | More by TroyMcClure

JuicesFlowing

Kansas

1.75/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 1.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Poured into a standard pint glass. The beer is a light, crystal clear straw yellow. A fizzy, super-airy white head sits on top for a few seconds, then dissipates to nothing -- but a ring of bubbles around the edges of the glass. No lacing. The beer smells slightly sweet and also with a strange corn-husk sourness, must be the adjuncts. The beer tastes sweet up front, then is followed with the sour/cabbage/corn/adjunct finish. The mouthfeel is light bodied and goes down like water.

Overall, that this is America's "powerhouse" mass-produced beer makes me sad. This is nothing more than a beer to get hammered with (i.e. college kids). But, these are thoughts from a guy who drinks craft, and since I'm reviewing it, I'll treat it on the same standards, thus ... avoid.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2012 03:08:24 | More by JuicesFlowing

TheBeerGuy101

2.9/5  rDev +55.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Well, what can I say. Bud Light is my goto brew after I've had a few.

It pours a slight straw color.
Average looking lager. Some carbonation, and a slight separation that sticks around more so than your other macro lagers.
Very subtle in flavors!!

Its crisp, easy drinking and an 'ok' light beer.
Very light hops, very light malt.
One might even say its a soda water texture.

There's nothing offensive about this brew and I enjoy it ice cold.
It's a session for me and one can likely drink "1 to many" of these. :)

Its an average macro!
Great commercials by the way, but that isn't the reason I drink this particular brand.
Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

03-20-2012 04:23:12 | More by TheBeerGuy101

Douberd

Netherlands

2.3/5  rDev +23.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

325 bottle in a mexican restaurant, in Playa Del Carmen.
I had this one straight from the bottle and right after I had a Budweizer. Not much difference, except that it didn't have any taste at alland was way too watery on the palate. Very thin on the body and very light carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2012 04:56:45 | More by Douberd

intensify

Colorado

2.18/5  rDev +17.2%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

I am not a "beer racist" and I judge every beer as it is, not as how the "others" view it. Fluffy soapy head which sticks around long enough to smoke half a cigarette and is gone by the time you take a sip. Wet corn, yeast and a slight skunky aroma. Taste? Well, corn, artificial flavors and it seems as the main ingredient is water but is rather easy to drink and goes down smooth.
I drink these with ease at a tailgate party or at a get together. Rich or poor everybody has had a bud light. The price is cheap, the quality is border line between okay and bad, but it brings along a good time at events and that alone is worth bragging about.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2012 08:55:20 | More by intensify

shoeinc

1/5  rDev -46.2%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

I do not understand why this beer is so popular...I know its cheap, but you can get better tasting beer that is cheap.

The appearance, smell, and mouthfeel is probably the same for every macro brew light, but the taste of this beer...

I dont know if its the hops, too much salt, or just bitter, but this beer just does not taste good.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2012 04:30:04 | More by shoeinc

JohnnyMc

Ohio

1/5  rDev -46.2%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

This would taste exactly like water were it not for the grains and slight hint of alcohol that it has.

This is a very light beer so it is refreshing for the summer or any other time that it's real hot and you don't want to drink something too substantial.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2012 16:51:09 | More by JohnnyMc

BTFU

Indiana

2.75/5  rDev +47.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A - It pours with a good inch head forming but dissipates quickly.

S - There's a very slight hint of maltiness and a small amount of hops if it's not super cold.

T - Tastes slightly sweet with just a hint of hops but that is more in the lingering aftertaste than while actually drinking it.

M - It's fairly smooth, but feels more like a fountain soda than a beer. However it does hold its carbonation well throughout the entire beer.

O - When the three light domestics are on special at campus bars, I go with Bud Light but any other day of the week there's not too much for it. It's always refreshing, but nothing to write home about. It's better on draft and when it's not ice cold. Enjoy!

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2012 06:50:32 | More by BTFU

TeHStalker

Maryland

1.2/5  rDev -35.5%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5

Is this beer for drinking or putting out fires when camping. Its hard to tell if someone can actually appreciate this as a beer however if you are in college than this is good for the price. Very light watery taste and color. Quite carbonated and goes down rather smooth. Don't mind occasionally having 6-12 of these if I have a long continuous day of drinking. Ie tailgating or college day parties.

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2012 02:55:07 | More by TeHStalker

CHickman

New York

1.7/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Pours clear yellow with a two finger foamy white head that had tons of bubbles in it and faded quickly, leaving a little foam on top and zero lacing. This was as clear as club soda with yellow food dye – looked like a cup of pee.

Smelled of husk, sweet malt, corn and some faint caramel – that’s it, a very basic nose that barely lets grains come through.

Tastes of light grains, sweet malt, caramel, corn or vegetables and some sweet fruit, which is perhaps from the minimal amount of hops used. Tasteless and basically the training bra or beers for novice beer drinkers.

Mouthfeel is very light, crisp and refreshing, with a watery feel, a light body and very low fizzy carbonation.

The only reason to dink this beer is if you have no other beer to drink at a summer party.

Serving type: bottle

02-04-2012 05:41:07 | More by CHickman

PlinytheFarter

Illinois

1.38/5  rDev -25.8%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5

Oh Budlight.. I review you just for fun. Does anyone actually come here for a Bud Light review? I understand it has to be included, I just find it funny so many people have reviewed it. Now I am one of those. I will start by pointing out that the label has a swish of water cascading upwards towards the heavens on it. That says it all. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

01-31-2012 15:57:43 | More by PlinytheFarter

donmonkey1

Tennessee

3/5  rDev +61.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance: Pours straw yellow with a decent head that recedes too quickly. there is some lacing on the glass, and the carbonation is quite lively.

Smell: Sweet corn, but not as strong.

Taste: A little sweet, maybe artificial sweetner, fresh corn beginning to ferment.

This beer is light and easy to drink. It's not good but it's really not bad. It would be refreshing on a hot day. It's about perfectly average and would be a good starting point to rate other beers against.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2012 05:33:35 | More by donmonkey1

jsisko01

Michigan

3.55/5  rDev +90.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

I've done so many reviews now that I figured why not do Bud Light?

Appearance - Pours a clear golden-straw color with an inch thick head that dissipates instantly. Has pretty nice lacing.

Smell - Strong scent of corn, grains, and bread.

Taste - Pretty sweet with grains and corn. A slight bit of citrus. Light malts.

Mouthfeel - Light body with high carbonation.

Overall - I've always liked Bud Light but I just don't like the carbonation in it.. Having acid reflux it gives me gas and heartburn compared to other beers. Almost like the carbonation has a different effect.

Serving type: bottle

01-17-2012 04:17:51 | More by jsisko01

barczar

Kentucky

1.7/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

Pours a clear yellow color with a small white head that dissipates quickly.

Aroma is minimal, corn adjunct, a hint of citrus, and grain dominates.

Flavor is also minimal, grainy malt with a tang in the finish that is just not good. It's not really citrus, just kinda tangy.

Body is light with medium high carbonation.

Overall, I would almost rather drink water. Some of it has more flavor.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2012 23:27:32 | More by barczar

lilnardey

California

2/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Poured a clear amber, had a small head that quickly faded away to nothing.

Not to much as far as aroma goes. Smells like a weak alcohol mixed with some malt.

Tasted hints of lemon or citrus, carbonation, slight malt, and then a lingering sour aftertaste.

Disappointing brew overall. Even if your on a tight budget, chances are you can find something better.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2012 04:05:32 | More by lilnardey

UnderPressure

South Carolina

1.15/5  rDev -38.2%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5

Bright, brilliantly clear. Pale, pale yellow. Momentary fluffy white head.

Very light pilsner malt aroma. Kind of sour (in a not so good way.)

Water and bubbles are the primary flavors. Slight "flavor" on the back end. Really not much going on with the flavor.

Carbonation is way too high. Thin bodied mouthfeel.

Every American has had Bud Light. Mega corporate swill. We all know the worst beers are the most popular.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2012 21:22:18 | More by UnderPressure

eduque14

Missouri

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

This beer is your average light beer. It pours a very clear yellow. There's hardly a distinct smell to it. The taste is that of carbonated water. There's little flavor. Not too much to pick up on. Maybe some notes of corn. Practically no evidence of hops however. It does have a decent mouthfeel. At least one that is very carbonated. All in all, this beer is really nothing special at all. On a hot day it will cool you off because it's similar to water.

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2012 01:16:45 | More by eduque14

CapitolCrusher

District of Columbia

2.5/5  rDev +34.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

ok time to start the bud light jokes

but you will not laugh when you are in the middle east and this is the only beer on the menu, then its a shining light of hope

of course back here in the states its often the last beer i drink...what i mean is the beer in the back of the fridge that i will drink in times of desperation and there is nothing left :-)

so here it goes...surprisingly it poured pretty nice. now it looks totally out of place! haha its almost as clear as water, haha something can't be right with that....but, the head is amazing on this beer and you can't take away from that. also the bubbles are perfect.

smell? well a weird grass smell and actually you can smell the alcohol too. that's weird considering its such a low abv beer.

tastes...just like nothing really, but maybe it should be graded upwards for that? i mean if that is what they are going for they did it. but the problem is there is just not any flavor or body

they way i see this is it "gets the job done" and is really refreshing from a carbonated water perspective, but come on, there is just not enough substance in this beer to get remotely excited about it.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2012 16:34:42 | More by CapitolCrusher

Jra1985

Oklahoma

1.88/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Poured from a bottle into a glass.

A- Very light golden look. Almost a one finger head.

S- Barley and hops, no real distinct aroma to it

T-Very light and watery. Not very appealing to the tastebuds.

M-Has a lot of carbonation and a watery feel to it.

O-Not a very good beer unless you like macro lights but it is cheap and plentiful. I would drink this beer over most other light beers from the bmcs. Not a beer to buy for the taste though.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2011 23:44:13 | More by Jra1985

phenomenologian

Nebraska

2.55/5  rDev +37.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

I poured this out of the bottle to see some smoke coming out. I poured it to see a less than one finger head that does not retain and laces a bit. The color of the head is puffy fluffy white. The body is a golden color that is a bit pale. Very little bubbles rise to the top which for me is not a good sign.

The smell is maybe barley maybe hops, but definitely water and metallic tones. Not a whole lot of character to it. If there are any flavorful barley and hops in this beer, it doesn't show too much.

The taste is of hops and water. When I say hops, I mean in a very faint and light sense. This is very adjunct and has little character. I taste water and those metallic tones.

The mouthfeel is harsh because of too much carbonation in my opinion. I would like it if the mouthfeel was better.

Overall, its pretty good for an adjunct. Take BL over coors, busch, PBR, or any of those worse adjuncts. I like it if I just want to get drunk. Its nothing special to enjoy the taste of. Its not intolerable either though.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2011 08:37:38 | More by phenomenologian

Fatehunter

Oregon

1.68/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Poured into a glass stein. To say it has any color is generous, maybe golden but quite transparent. A nice finger of white head formed, and was quickly gone. No lacing.

Smells like cotton candy (weird). There's another "sweet" smell in there... like candy corn.

Taste like water and rice.

Fizzy and light bodied. No real texture to speak of.

It is what it is... and it isn't even an above average Light Lager. Weird smell, no taste and looked average.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2011 00:33:39 | More by Fatehunter

Vashtar

Texas

2/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 1 | overall: 2

It looks good, but the foam looks fake. All of the bubbles are uniform and aren't very small.

The smell is like popcorn. It smells cheap.

The taste is lacking.

There exists no mouthfeel.

Overall, it sucks.

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Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 05:00:24 | More by Vashtar

dasenebler

Maine

1.85/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.5

Pours a pale yellow-gold with lots of fizz. Incredibly clear. The head was short-lived and fizzy, though there's some decent lacing.

Aroma is faintly grainy, and a bit metallic after a few whiffs.

Clean and watery beer spritzer. Cooked rice. No hops, no malt flavor. No redeeming qualities really other than that it quenches. Thin, seltzer-like carbonation. If you must drink it, make sure it's as cold as possible.

This is not beer by my standards. However, it is remarkable how consistently bland, clean and sterile the Anheuser-Busch products are.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 02:35:36 | More by dasenebler