O'Doul's - Anheuser-Busch

Hunter

Arizona

2.25/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Yellow brew with reasonable carbonation. Absolutely no smell to it, and taste to match. Reminds me rather of club soda, with a slight beer flavor added. Some notes of hay and hops but otherwise utterly bland.

Having gotten the bad out of the way, I'll say that it serves in what it is designed to do - satisfy a taste for beer when it's inappropriate to be drinking alcohol. It's certainly no worse than the domestic macrobrews that so many swear by (i.e. Budweiser, MGD, etc.) I'll buy it again when I need to keep my wits about me.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2010 23:46:07 | More by Hunter

jkane101

New Jersey

1/5  rDev -53.1%

05-24-2013 01:42:30 | More by jkane101

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

2/5  rDev -6.1%

05-21-2013 01:47:36 | More by Kingcurio

bumchilly25

British Columbia (Canada)

2/5  rDev -6.1%

05-19-2013 03:42:29 | More by bumchilly25

Photekut

Azerbaijan

1/5  rDev -53.1%

05-18-2013 22:37:01 | More by Photekut

smartassboiler

Illinois

1/5  rDev -53.1%

05-13-2013 19:16:57 | More by smartassboiler

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev +29.1%

05-10-2013 16:13:54 | More by pcsnyder

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

2/5  rDev -6.1%

05-05-2013 13:30:11 | More by ZEB89

tdm168

North Carolina

2.99/5  rDev +40.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A - clear yellow with a large, thick, dense, white head that has good retention

S - grainy, husk

T - grainy, husk, a bit sweet; very very faint flavor

M - light bodied, well carbonated

For those that are avoiding alcohol but still like to have a beer, I"m glad that there are offerings out there for them. This is probably one of the better ones (small sampling as it is) that I've had. Due to the nature of the style, it is incredibly light and has a very weak flavor profile. There is enough flavor however to give those that choose this style an inkling that they're drinking a beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 01:17:08 | More by tdm168

Arsenal0328

Indiana

1.5/5  rDev -29.6%

04-11-2013 02:13:12 | More by Arsenal0328

wroywel

Massachusetts

1/5  rDev -53.1%

04-06-2013 21:14:08 | More by wroywel

Lare453

Florida

1.25/5  rDev -41.3%

04-04-2013 01:45:24 | More by Lare453

prisoner1572

Illinois

2/5  rDev -6.1%

04-01-2013 16:54:08 | More by prisoner1572

orangesol

Pennsylvania

2/5  rDev -6.1%

03-08-2013 00:24:16 | More by orangesol

kangarooAdam59

Pennsylvania

1.75/5  rDev -17.8%
look: 1.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1 | overall: 3

After hockey game freebie (though I`ve had this many times over the years):

In a pint glass:

A: super clear light yellow body yields a half finger head that immediately dies, streams of bubbles rise at a moderate pace, lacing tries to cling here and there but slides then stops repeatedly

S: cooked corn, rice, light malts

T: bland cooked corn slightly sweet but construed as off-putting

M: do I really have to say something here, look at the abv and you tell me if this is sesssionable, just too light, kinda makes Bud Light look like a heavy beer

O: this is a "low alcohol beer" by style, so I`m wondering is it necessary to go any further other than - good for style but not one I would seek out, and yes I pounded this b/c my body was craving after hockey calories

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 05:34:13 | More by kangarooAdam59

jiffymon

New York

1.75/5  rDev -17.8%

02-13-2013 17:03:38 | More by jiffymon

DmanGTR

New York

2.75/5  rDev +29.1%

02-10-2013 16:31:41 | More by DmanGTR

digitalflood

New York

3.25/5  rDev +52.6%

02-04-2013 20:21:14 | More by digitalflood

phishbone23

New York

1.25/5  rDev -41.3%

01-23-2013 19:04:58 | More by phishbone23

T-Leb

Missouri

1.11/5  rDev -47.9%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

I'm still confused as to who drinks this and why. I actually remember seeing a pregnant lady drinking one of these. Is that safe? I still don't know the answer.

There is nothing to like or dislike about this beer.

What beer drinkers drink when their not drinkin' beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2013 02:59:01 | More by T-Leb

spycow

Illinois

1.5/5  rDev -29.6%

01-17-2013 16:07:38 | More by spycow

EersandBeers

West Virginia

1/5  rDev -53.1%

01-16-2013 17:47:31 | More by EersandBeers

Mantooth

North Carolina

2/5  rDev -6.1%

01-16-2013 01:09:56 | More by Mantooth

Glopez

California

2.75/5  rDev +29.1%

01-06-2013 07:50:39 | More by Glopez

TMoney2591

Illinois

2.1/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

I reiterate: Who needs alcohol, anyway? Answer from earlier: everybody... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear pale straw topped by a finger of short-lived lightly off-white foam. The nose comprises mineral water and dusty grain. The taste brings in some fruity funk for the sake of it, but that just makes things a touch less palatable, frankly. The body is pretty light, with a light moderate carbonation and a watery feel. Overall, if you want such a non-alcoholic option for a beverage, just drink water or soda or something. It's just not worth it to opt for this shit just for the sake of saying you drank something that sorta/kinda had the vague appearance of "beer".

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2013 23:51:03 | More by TMoney2591