Coors Light - Coors Brewing Company

JamesMN

Minnesota

2.5/5  rDev +25%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Appearance: Completely translucent pale yellow. Had a white head that disappeared almost instantly.

Aroma: Almost no smell. Just a bit of corn and yeast.

Taste: A watered down pilsener. No malt presence because that has been replaced with corn or some other adjunct. A hint of bitterness right at the beginning but nothing after that.

Mouthfeel: Besides the taste, everything about this beer reminds me of a highly carbonated soda.

Final Thoughts: As far as macro lagers go, I've had worse. However, there are a lot of craft brewers making pilseners that completely take the cake compared to this one. So if you really like this style then check out your local brewery's selection.

Serving type: can

07-18-2012 05:27:34 | More by JamesMN

2beerdogs

California

1.15/5  rDev -42.5%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

This "beer" is so sad.

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times.

"When I want beer, I drink beer. When I want water, I drink water. But why would somebody want to drink watered down beer?"

So many people are wasting their life with this "beer."

Serving type: on-tap

06-18-2012 20:03:00 | More by 2beerdogs

SometimesIfart

Michigan

2.88/5  rDev +44%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Coors Light is definitely one of the better widely available American Lagers. Appearance is a straw yellow with nothing else to it, And the smell is that of an average lager. But the taste is a nice change from the normal, It's almost like they actually take their time making this stuff. Yes I said it, An American Lager that actually has some time put into it! Imagine that!. I don't get why it has such a bad rep on here. The mouthfeel is nice as well with the usual lager fizziness. And I was surprised at the low alcohol content since I was actually buzzing off of 4 bottles of the stuff. So the next time you're about to pick up that 6 pack of Bud Light or any other basic cheap lager, Grab this instead.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2012 23:37:18 | More by SometimesIfart

Dools9

Massachusetts

2/5  rDev 0%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Had a bunch of these leftover in the fridge from friends and whatnot. Poured this into a shaker pint.

A: Extremely pale yellow bordering on clear, lots of carbonation. Two finger white head lasts about a minute, no lacing.

S: Little to no aroma. What is there is a faint metallic, light hops, light pale malts.

T: Bready, slightly sweet, cooked veggies, faint hops.

M: Extremely light and watery, highly carbed, drinkability is endless.

O: I find this beer extremely refreshing on a hot day, thats about all its got goin for it however.

Serving type: can

06-12-2012 17:36:34 | More by Dools9

jazzyjeff13

United Kingdom (England)

1.9/5  rDev -5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

A 450ml aluminium bottle with a BB of June 2012. ABV is stated as 4.5%. Picked up cheap from a nearby off-licence. Brewed in the UK by Molson-Coors at Burton-on-Trent.

Poured into a straight pint glass. A crystal-clear pale straw colour with plentiful carbonation. Forms a large head of brilliant white foam that lasts for a minute or two before dissipating. Aroma - what aroma? There really is nothing there, just a whisper of light malt and stewed hops.

Tastes of hardly anything. Faint light malt and stewed hops, with hints of corn and overcooked veg. Slightly sweet. Mouthfeel is crisp, light and watery, with prickly carbonation. A little dry. Not much aftertaste.

Piss. So bland it might as well be water. There's nothing technically wrong with this, but it's still one of the worst beers I've ever reviewed. So lacking in character that it sullies the very concept of beer. Vile - save money, drink H2O!

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2012 21:28:02 | More by jazzyjeff13

BlackBelt5112203

South Carolina

1.65/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 1.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

18 oz bottle poured into a pilsner glass at fridge temperature.

L - Pale straw (bordering on clear) color with a 2.5-finger fizzy white head that dissipates quickly with no sign of lacing. A good amount of bubbles but less than I was expecting.

S - Grainy and corn aromas jump out. There’s maybe a tiny hint of floral hops but it’s mostly that adjunct light lager smell that everyone knows.

T - Very watery. A little bit of grain and corn come out at the finish, but this should hardly be able to be called a beer.

F - Very light-bodied with tons of fizzy carbonation and a crisp mouthfeel and finish. Refreshing, but again, this is hardly beer. Another reviewer said it best - it’s like seltzer water.

O - I don’t have anything against adjunct lagers. They have a time and place. However, this one just doesn’t do it for me. There’s almost nothing here to even review. It’s like water in every category - even the color. One thing that saves it from being a straight 1 is that it’s so much like water that it’s completely inoffensive. There’s nothing “bad” here, but that’s just because there’s nothing here at all.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2012 23:45:18 | More by BlackBelt5112203

dbossman

Nebraska

2.53/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

A: Extremely light yellow; pale and supper bubbly; a fairly decent foamy head with okay lacing

S: Lots of tart grains--mostly just stale grains but some faint citrus; not horrible but quite one-dimensional and a touch soapy

T: Light and grainy with not a ton of flavor--that's the goal I guess; nothing too offensive but nothing much more than water and musty, generic grains

F: A bit thin and over-carbonated but I've had worse feeling beer

O: It is what it is: nothing too offensive but just rather blah

Serving type: can

06-05-2012 02:43:43 | More by dbossman

Monk0383

Delaware

1.18/5  rDev -41%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

I am trying to save some of these "home draft" systems for homebrew, so I bought one Miller lite, one Coors light. Drank the Miller first, then the Coors. The Coors was probably some of the worst beers i've ever had! I grading this to style also. It is a mess, all I could taste in this beer was fruity esters, and yeast. Not that beer is sweet, just fruity, I can't describe how nasty it is. I'd rather have Old english!

Serving type: on-tap

05-28-2012 11:13:42 | More by Monk0383

TheDreadnought

Pennsylvania

1.73/5  rDev -13.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2

Sigh.

It, quite frankly dosen't deserve a "review", but here we are.

This is a kind of beer that if you need to rehydrate this would be it. You can tear through a 30 rack, or if you're "lucky"... a "36" pack, with out much guilt or thought.At the time of this posting, halfway through a case while smoking a pork shoulder.

Beer colored water without much else.

But of course, you already knew that.

Serving type: can

05-20-2012 16:59:55 | More by TheDreadnought

Clones21

2.9/5  rDev +45%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Had a Coors in a can. Coors isn't a bad beer. It's light and smooth. Color isn't all that great, just a yellow straw. I usually drink craft beer, but every now and then I'lll have some Coors Light. Pound 6(or 12) of these away and have a good time.

Serving type: can

05-20-2012 01:02:55 | More by Clones21

BostonHops

Massachusetts

1.65/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

what the hell, the opportunity presented itself and i have nothing better to do...

12oz cold-activated can served in a pint glass. (hallelujah, the mountains were blue!)

pours a clear, pale yellow tone with a finger of spritzy head that demonstrates practically no retention whatsoever; lacing too is nonexistent. (no big shock on either count.)

nose is just... absent. very subdued grainy notes. flavor profile follows the nose: nothing. a bit grainy... completely underwhelming; it's a tired cliche but if ever there were a time for *beer-flavored seltzer*, this would be it. (made with artificial beer flavoring). yes, this is a light beer, but even by that standard it's exceptionally light.

mouthfeel is more or less standard for the style; light-bodied, watery, high carbonation. drinkability is this beer's major selling point (which isn't saying much); marketed to a younger demographic more interested in quantify than quality, coors light succeeds to some degree. inoffensive and super light, i *could* drink a few of these... i just don't see the point.

original review on: 10-12-2010

Serving type: can

05-15-2012 23:16:22 | More by BostonHops

B33R501

Pennsylvania

1.58/5  rDev -21%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5

well. pinochle night at my parents with my dad and younger brother (both non drinkers) and my uncle (an over 70 olde school budweiser drinker). only thing my dad keeps in the fridge is coors light, cans. funny though, on draft this is not the worse beer ive ever had, almost drinkable.

apperance, who cares i drank 2 from the can. i dont know what this smells or tastes like, musty corn adjuncts i guess. the slightest hint of malt sweetness in the finish. drinkable? well it was this or water, so i drank it. mouthfeel? can i give this a zero?

Serving type: can

05-09-2012 14:49:32 | More by B33R501

elNopalero

Texas

1.53/5  rDev -23.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1

The Coors blight.

I had this at as a sampler at the grocery store. The sales rep poured it into a disposable cup, as it should be. Only because it’s deserving of the best. (Next time I will use my glass snifter to properly evaluate its color and aroma under optimal conditions.)

It pours a thin golden yellow crayon color, with hardly any discernible aroma and a flavor reminiscent of a cheap corn mash bourbon, i.e. just plain, and just plain nasty. The selling point is that their new 16 oz. aluminum bottles shows you “when the beer is hot the mountains are white, and when it’s cold they turn blue.” (Or maybe it was vice versa?) If their main selling point is their advertising then who cares about the taste, right?

Serving type: can

04-23-2012 20:59:53 | More by elNopalero

NWer

Washington

1.1/5  rDev -45%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5

Well, it has some alcohol in it so it has something going for it.
That's about it.
I drink this when I visit my brother-in-law to be polite. He loves the stuff.
Unbelievable!
Watered down piss - and I'm being generous.
Now, to fill out my 250 characters:
If you pour it in a glass, you have piss in a glass.
There.

Serving type: can

04-22-2012 00:47:28 | More by NWer

Bierwolf

Missouri

2.13/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Best by date of 7/13/2012. Poured into a pilsener.

Appearance: Clear, pale yellow. White fizzy 1 finger head that did not last.

Smell: A little malty. Slight floral and slight fruit.

Taste: Dry. Very low sweetness. Low hop flavor and bitterness. Fairly even.

Mouth Feel: Light, thin body. Some carbonation on the tongue.

Overall: It was cold and wet but not really satisfying. If you wish to drink a light lager there are better ones out there. With the style in mind I find it a bit below average.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2012 16:51:39 | More by Bierwolf

TheBeerGuy101

2.28/5  rDev +14%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Coors Light is your standard typical pale macro lager.

It's definitely a lawnmower-type beer.
Summer brew - bon fires, bbq's, tailgates on a hot day.

Appearance is light yellow ( light straw)
Very light head - fades quickly.
Hardly any lacing.

Aroma is mild and watery.
You can't pick up any particular hops or malt, barley or rice.

There isn't much of an aftertaste and it is easy drinking.
Crisp. Light. Underlying Sweetness. Mild Toasted Corn.
It would be easy to down a bunch of these.
Its definitely something one would have to drink ice cold to avoid the notes that come from it if it wasn't.

It's not really offensive by any means, but it's not something I would purchase.
I didn't pair it with any particular food and was given to me by a friend for review.
If you want a light and tame-slightly flavored brew at a bar or other event, this is something that might be of interest to you.

Serving type: can

03-20-2012 03:44:59 | More by TheBeerGuy101

Douberd

Netherlands

1.5/5  rDev -25%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2

ABV on my can is 4.15%. 355 ml can, bought in Mexico, and also made in Mexico for Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma.
Poured a very light yellow colour,almost piss like, with a two finger froathy head that it didn't lasta second. It was dissolving as I was pouring the beer. Lots of bubbles in the glass.
Very light aroma, not of a beer though but mostly of a soft drink, it reminded me of 7up sodas.
Unfortunately, there is no taste whatsoever.
Very watery on the body.Very light carbonation.
I didn't like it that much since it doesn't have any beer taste, but maybe it would be nice to have a few in a hot summer day, mostly because of the watery mouthfeel.

Serving type: can

03-18-2012 22:09:59 | More by Douberd

atr2605

New York

2/5  rDev 0%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

A-pours crystal clear and faintly yellow.
S-Almost non existent. I believe there may be hints of sweetness.
T-When it is cold it is almost tasteless with hints of corn in the finish. Refreshing in the sense that it is extremely light and again...almost tasteless
M-Very light bodied
O-Not a good beer but then again it is meant to appeal to the masses.

Serving type: can

03-17-2012 22:41:40 | More by atr2605

Adam5150

2.15/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Pours straw yellow color with a small white color head that evaporates rather quickly. Overly carbonated. Not any lacing on the glass. Nose is sweet corn and a bit of skunk. Taste is very light with a bit of corn flavor at the end. Mouthfeel is light as expected. Ok beer for a hot summer day if you drink it cold and fast.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2012 19:32:15 | More by Adam5150

shoeinc

1/5  rDev -50%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

Probably the first beer I ever had, and I thought it was great...then I grew some taste buds and...

A - Can o slightly yellow water

S - nothing to report...

T - none...

M - Perfect for mowing the yard.

O - Cheap. Good on a hot day. Does not quite set the benchmark for the worst beer ever, but its close.

Serving type: can

03-11-2012 04:25:18 | More by shoeinc

cooler4life

Quebec (Canada)

2.05/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

C’mon folks. You have bread and milk in the house. Coors is a staple. Stop reviewing like it's not.

A: Pale yellow like the afternoon sun. No lacing or retention. Some carbonation can be seen racing to the top.

S: Ricey, corn essences. Very mild, almost undecernable.

T: OK folks, you have been out in the yard pulling weeks all day for the wifey and you need something to slay the heat and the parched mouth. What do you reach for? A DIPA, that Rochefort 10? Haha, yeah right. You reach for the Coors Light, because you know it will satisfy your thirst.

M: Crisp with moderate carbonation. Leaves no flavor profile behind. Why? Because you are reaching for another.

O: Coors has been there for me when I needed it. However, to be true to the style it is abysmal. Still an American legend.

Serving type: can

03-10-2012 19:27:14 | More by cooler4life

6pkhbt

3/5  rDev +50%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Delicate flavours to say the least. There are no flaws in this beer but it is truly mild. Nice accompaniment to a hot humid day. People always dis on these kinds of beers, but I've had many good times where something this light is just what is called for.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2012 17:18:16 | More by 6pkhbt

TheCondor

Missouri

1.45/5  rDev -27.5%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

The Silver Bullet...another macro beer. I don't care for any of the "light" macro beers in particular, so I'll drink them all and talk about it. However, I did get my beer drinking start on this one, so I'm a little partial to it.

A - Almost transparent yellow color, very little head even after an aggressive pour into a mug.

S - Really nothing at all. A little grain and maybe a hint of hop and bread, nothing much.

T - This is why I got my beer start on this. I goes down like water, really doesn't taste like much at all. There is a slight bread note in there, but if this beer is cold at all it just tastes like cold carbonated water.

M - Clean and crisp. Perfect for mowing the yard or working outside in the heat.

O - It's the Silver Bullet. Ditka endorses it, so there's something to it I guess. Like the other mass-markets, good for parties, tailgating, college, or whenever offered for free.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2012 18:40:23 | More by TheCondor

donmonkey1

Tennessee

2.53/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Appearance: Straw yellow with virtually no head. The head dissapears rapidly with very little lacing. There isn't enough carbonation.

Smell: Faint malt, sweet corn

Taste: Very little taste, sweet corn at the end.

Mouthfeel: good carbonation, watery

This is an excellent thirst quencher, pretty boring, and in desperate need of some type of head.

Serving type: can

02-18-2012 05:25:47 | More by donmonkey1

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

2.33/5  rDev +16.5%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Normally I wouldn't review a beer like this scince it is so common that almost everyone who drinks beer has tried it at some point. The only reason I am doing it is to see how it compares to Batch-19 witch is a Adjunct lager also made by Miller/Coors.

Taken from notes written 6 days ago.

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a Stella Artois chalice.

A- A super light honey yellow. This is an incredibly clear beer. Upon pouring into a glass a white, light yet incredibly frothy head appears and then dissipates right away, leaving an incredibly thin/barley noticeable ring of bubbles around the edges of the glass. Although this is an incredibly clear beer there are very few bubbels visible rising to the top and the ones that are there are very sparse and spaced apart.

S- The aroma is just slightly hoppy and is somewhat skunky. One could even describe the smell as being sour or tart. This is truly the average aroma of "beer". It's what many a bar or house party end up smelling like by the end of the night. The aroma is very crisp and even smells a bit like pears. Although this is a light lager there is a scent of alcohol.

T- Slightly bready and somewhat sour. While finishing with a slightly sweet/fruity taste. There is a very slight alcohol taste to this beer. The hop and malt flavors are incredibly equal and balanced. The flavor is a little reminiscent of pears or sourdough bread.

M- Very smooth, light bodied, light/medium carbonation. Very crisp.

O- This beer is better than I remember it being, however scince I have started to drink craft beer I have begun to lose my taste for this style of beer in general. A very well balanced and stable beer.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2012 20:06:42 | More by Zachtheporter