Budweiser - Anheuser-Busch

Cooldill

Illinois

2.58/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Picked up a six pack on sale at local grocer. Poured into a "Meister Pils" flute glass.

A- Pale yellowish, almost watered-down apple juice. Initial solid white 2 finger head that is slightly creamier than expected, but fades steadly into a thin halo around the top of the beer. Some sudsy, coating lacing that isn't too bad. Obviously as average as you can get in the appearance department, but not all that bad really.

S- Initial moderate cooked vegetable, some yeastiness in the background and sweet grain. Not great or exciting, but certainly unoffensive.

T- Slightly sour tasting adjunct taste, sweet but somewhat balanced by the sourness, which unto itself isn't particularly pleasant. Very slight yeast and dinner roll in the finish, but only if you really search for it and after it warms a tad.

M- Moderate carbonation, and thin and watery. Not a whole lot to say here, but not overly bubbly so fast drinking is quite easy.

Overall, this is a classic American beer. Is it a great American beer, would I personally call it a "good" American beer, probably not. If anything, it's merits are easy drinking and low price. If you want a beer to drink on a hot day, and want something simple and light, this is better than most adjunt lagers out there.

Like it or not, Budweiser is linked to America's history. Growing up just southeast of St. Louis, were this is brewed, I might have a soft spot for this unremarkable beverage just due to homesickness, but this stuff really isn't as bad a people make it out to be. I guess it depends on mindset and the individual himself, and what he's looking for in a glass of beer.

Serving type: can

11-19-2011 08:59:52 | More by Cooldill

ajtorres311

Florida

2.5/5  rDev +7.3%

05-17-2013 15:50:54 | More by ajtorres311

Dave_Treat

Virginia

2.75/5  rDev +18%

05-17-2013 15:01:45 | More by Dave_Treat

canders0927

Texas

2/5  rDev -14.2%

05-16-2013 21:29:53 | More by canders0927

Nolen12

Kentucky

1.5/5  rDev -35.6%

05-16-2013 20:09:25 | More by Nolen12

Matt73

New York

3/5  rDev +28.8%

05-15-2013 18:01:26 | More by Matt73

erialbill

New Jersey

2/5  rDev -14.2%

05-15-2013 12:59:46 | More by erialbill

lucasj82

Indiana

1.75/5  rDev -24.9%

05-15-2013 01:24:46 | More by lucasj82

KerryCummins1977

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev +39.5%

05-15-2013 01:08:44 | More by KerryCummins1977

spencek91

New York

1.75/5  rDev -24.9%

05-14-2013 23:16:15 | More by spencek91

innominat

Ireland

2.75/5  rDev +18%

05-14-2013 17:54:59 | More by innominat

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -14.2%

05-14-2013 13:19:22 | More by HinghamRick

bridell

Rhode Island

1/5  rDev -57.1%

05-14-2013 13:13:27 | More by bridell

RaphaelSC

Brazil

2.53/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75

A: Light and limpid yellow body, a thin white head when serving in its right temperature.

S: Almost without smell, a faint malt smell can be detected.

T: Some malts can be feeled, but almost no hops at all, like the nose the taste is too faint.

M: Refreshing, with some sweetness and low bitterness, nothing special.

O: Another American Adjunct lager perfect as a session beer in hot days, but if you look for something special and complex: avoid Budweiser!

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 05:42:16 | More by RaphaelSC

aLenwell

Florida

3/5  rDev +28.8%

05-14-2013 00:31:05 | More by aLenwell

Bill235

Ohio

2.25/5  rDev -3.4%

05-13-2013 11:34:37 | More by Bill235

HawkIPA

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev +28.8%

05-13-2013 01:56:58 | More by HawkIPA

xip

Indiana

2.75/5  rDev +18%

05-12-2013 19:16:44 | More by xip

Bobhoya

Arizona

2.25/5  rDev -3.4%

05-12-2013 18:26:56 | More by Bobhoya

JamesStreet

Louisiana

2.5/5  rDev +7.3%

05-12-2013 16:51:22 | More by JamesStreet

Slay40

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev +18%

05-12-2013 02:33:43 | More by Slay40

TammyC2164

Washington

2/5  rDev -14.2%

05-10-2013 22:13:53 | More by TammyC2164

twenty5

Pennsylvania

1/5  rDev -57.1%

05-10-2013 14:32:39 | More by twenty5

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev +28.8%

05-10-2013 12:54:05 | More by pcsnyder

lancecenter

Texas

3.05/5  rDev +30.9%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A - super pale and golden with a couple fingers of fluffy head that quickly go away. Completely devoid of lacing.

S - mostly grass, a little bit of sweetness, and the signature Budweiser yeast.

T/M - corn and grain. Clean, crisp finish.

O - Pretty drinkable. I'm not sure why, but I really like the Budweiser yeast.

Serving type: can

05-10-2013 05:34:35 | More by lancecenter