Budweiser is probably one of the best examples of the pilsner style of beer. It's a top quality, beautifully crafted example of how good a beer can be. First brewed in the Czech Republic way back in.....wait a minute - that's the good Budweiser.
I'll start again.
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Advantages: Widely available Disadvantages: Too widely available
Budweiser is probably one of the best examples of the pilsner style of beer. It's a top quality, beautifully crafted example of how good a beer can be. First brewed in the Czech Republic way back in.....wait a minute - that's the good Budweiser.
I'll start again.
Budweiser, or to give it its friendly name, Bud is NOT one of the best examples of the pilsner style of beer. It is however a good example of the power of ... .../>
Review #26 on Budweiser lager - WHY?
Because, as Anheuser-Busch would probably agree, quantity far outweighs quality.
Glancing through my well thumbed copy of Michael Jackson's 500 Classic Brews for some relevant information on this beer, I find - nothing. So it doesn't make it into the top 500, what a surprise.
Budweiser is probably one of the best examples of the pilsner style of beer. It's a top quality, beautifully crafted example of how good a beer can be. First brewed in the Czech Republic way back in.....wait a minute - that's the good Budweiser.
I'll start again.
Budweiser, or to give it its friendly name, Bud is NOT one of the best examples of the pilsner style of beer. It is however a good example of the power of global marketing and clever advertising.
Review #26 on Budweiser lager - WHY?
Because, as Anheuser-Busch would probably agree, quantity far outweighs quality.
Glancing through my well thumbed copy of Michael Jackson's 500 Classic Brews for some relevant information on this beer, I find - nothing. So it doesn't make it into the top 500, what a surprise.
* ANHEUSER-BUSCH *
This is without doubt the big daddy of American brewers with almost 50% of the market, nearly double that of its closest rival, Miller. Its flagship brand, Budweiser, is the top-selling beer in the world. Anheuser-Busch began life in 1860 when German immigrant Eberhard Anheuser bought a brewery in St Louis and his son-in-law, Adolphus Busch turned it into a national success. Busch used the rail system to introduce the first fleet of refrigerated wagons, pioneered the use of pasteurization and launched the first national beer brand - Budweiser. by 1901 sales had reached 1 million barrels. Besides Budweiser and Michelob the company brew about 30 other beers.
You can find a much more detailed history on the official website: http://www.budweiser.com
------------------------------------------------------------ A Scotsman and an Englishman were flying across the Atlantic to New York when the stewardess approached. "May I get you something?" she asked. "Aye, a whisky" said the Scot. She poured him a drink then asked the Englishman if he'd like one. "Never!" he said sternly. "I'd rather be raped and ravished by prostitutes all the way to America than drink whisky!" The Scotsman hurriedly passed the drink back, saying "Aw man, I didnae ken there wis a choice!" ------------------------------------------------------------
* THE BEER *
The world's leading brand of beer was first brewed in 1876 and named after the famous brewing town in the Czech Republic. It is the epitome of light American lager, using rice in the mash to give it a clean, crisp taste (allegedly). Apparently, eight hop varieties are used but as it's so light on hop flavour or aroma you'd never guess. They also mature the beer in tanks containing beechwood chips to smooth out the flavour.
In some countries, such as Italy and Spain, where the Czech Budweiser registered their trade mark first, Anheuser-Busch has been forced to sell its beer as Bud. Britain is the only country where, following a court ruling, both beers are allowed to be sold as Budweiser. Confusing? Not really. Trust me, you'll only ever get these two mixed up once.
* THE POUR *
A bit of a misnomer here. I mean, hands up if you've ever seen anyone drink a bud from a glass. Not many. So what does it pour like? Bud pours to a crystal clear, pale yellow colour with a ridiculous amount of carbonation forming a white, bubbly head that doesn't last too long and leaves a token lace effect. Probably best to drink it from the bottle - always assuming that the bottle is clean of course.
* THE TASTE *
I WAS just going to leave this blank but I suppose I should write something. Try as hard as I might, I can't detect any real beer flavour in a Bud. Maybe a very slight maltiness but it's so faint that I could well be imagining it. Eight hop varieties? That dispels the old saying "variety's the spice of life". WATER. I can taste water. Perhaps not tasting anything is a bonus here. Bland doesn't even begin to describe it. Remember those beechwood chips they use to smooth out the flavour? Maybe they used too much - they've smoothed that flavour as flat as a pancake. Nearly forgot. This stuff is so gassy that even if you can't taste the beer, you'll be repeatedly tasting everything else for hours later.
* THE VERDICT *
At 5% ABV, you could be forgiven for thinking this was lower than that in alcohol content. You could certainly be forgiven for thinking it was lower in beer content. What you couldn't be forgiven for is describing it as a quality beer. As for food pairing, there's not much chance of bud interfering with anything at all - no possibility of a clash of flavours. Probably goes great with a Big Mac.
Here's a tip: Always serve Bud as cold as possible. In that way it is quite a refreshing thirst quencher on a hot day. For goodness sake, don't even think about drinking it warm. Unless of course you have a penchant for the flavour of residual water after boiling vegetables.
Would I drink it again? - For a dare, at a push, as a freebie, at a BBQ. Would I buy it again? - Would I FU**!
...The rice in particular gives Budweiser a taste not like any of the traditional British/Danish/Belgian lagers, and the rice also gives it its pale colour.
Bud has a smoother, more subtle taste, and lacks the bitter aftertaste and shudder-factor you can get with the likes of Stella. Yet it’s still nice and strong – 5% in GB, 4.3% in Ireland - in that all important factor, ALCOHOL.
For the above-mentioned reasons, some people – mostly ... ...a 330 ml bottle of Budweiser contains the following:
Calories 133
Total Fat 0 (g)
Cholesterol 0 (g)
Sodium(mg) content varies with brewing location, but average weight is 6mg/330ml serving
Carbohydrate 9.8 (g)
Protein 1 (g)
Alcohol/Vol 5(%)
A diet drink it’s not. Bud did actually introduce a ‘light’ version into the UK a few years ago which contained significantly fewer calories, but for some reason it didn’t take ...
sandrabarber 30.12.2001
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Advantages: crisp and clean Disadvantages: its American
...the light brewing process that Budweiser put all their beer through." I remembered as he spouted that the bottle was ice cold and had a refreshing feel to it let alone taste. It was then that I noticed that the regulars had started to pile into our little heaven on a Friday evening. Greetings flew around as if we were all someone else's prodigal sons. Hearty slaps and the ritual round sharing began. Mine was always a Bud. I could not help but notice ... ...Mortlake under licence from Anheuser-Busch Budweiser lager is available in various bottle sizes and pack sizes. The world famous and usual size is the 330ml brown long neck bottles, which go for £4.25 for a pack of 4 bottles or £7.98 for a pack of 10 bottles. Interestingly the shape of the neck of these bottles is part of the Bud experience. It delivers the right mix of beer and gas to add to the refreshing taste. I am not sure if this is fact but ...
cabletow 09.02.2002
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Advantages: Available everywhere, smooth taste, doesn't give me a hangover Disadvantages: Can be pricey in some outlets
...very original, title for a Budweiser opinion but hey, their adverts are great aren’t they!
I normally drink Budweiser (commonly known as Bud) wherever I go. I was originally a Fosters Ice girl but over time (and a few bottles) I find that it can become quite sickly. Budweiser is different though as to me, it does not have the overly strong taste of Stella or the weaker strength of some other bottled beers.
As with all lagers / beers Bud is ... ...I especially like about the Budweiser brand is that it is known worldwide and is generally my safe bet when abroad. Unlike McDonalds that you can visit overseas and not even recognise the taste of the food, Budweiser tastes the same to me wherever I am. The downside of this can be that it is often very highly priced and I have been known to pay about £4.00 for a bottle in some nightclubs. Budweiser are the official sponsors of the 2002 FIFA World ...
whitbybunny 10.11.2001 (20.11.2001)
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Advantages: Crisp Taste, Great Aftertaste, Great Beer Disadvantages: Price is a bit steep
...resist the crisp taste of Budweiser between a meal, football match, out with friends or any other occasion. I cannot believe it only has a rating of 3.74 stars overall, it’s a disgrace!
History
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I think your all in need of a history lesson but not on Henry the 8th and his however many wives he had. Its on good old bud, here goes. 1876 was when this delight was first invented, thats over a hundred years ago and its still one of the top brands ... ...at the time. In 1991 Budweiser was named the top selling beer in the world! quite an acheivement considering all the competetion. My favourite, Bud Ice was introduced in 1992 along with their Budweiser Light brand, Thank god for Budweiser. Not much of a history lesson I know but there ya go
Packaging
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I love the packaging of Budweiser it is a very nice design. I know its the content that you people are interested in but your not going ...
Sheringham_19 20.06.2002
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Advantages: Very thirst quenching on a summer's day Disadvantages: No taste, body or smell
...lager>
First of all, Budweiser is best if it is served ice cold – ideally with a glass that has been placed in the freezer for an hour (no joke, this is how it should be served). This has the effect of making it ideal for a hot summers day although it does reduce much of the taste of the beer.
Budweiser is a worldwide beer that is predominantly drunk in America – the product travels well and there is no discernable difference between ... ...overall experience of the drink. Budweiser fails to impress me with its look and feel. It almost looks like a glass full of ‘pee’, the smell is very weak and not stimulating and the texture is the same of orange cordial, rather thin and watery.
Taste – being a ‘real beer’ drinker I love to savour the flavour of a beer, enjoying the hops taste combined with many other subtle tastes. Budweiser us fairly pleasant with ...
Simoncook1 10.12.2001
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