Anheuser World Lager (World Select)
Anheuser-Busch

Anheuser World Lager (World Select)Anheuser World Lager (World Select)
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From:
Anheuser-Busch
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
European Pale Lager
ABV:
5%
Score:
68
Avg:
2.87 | pDev: 20.91%
Reviews:
115
Ratings:
132
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 08, 2017
Added:
Jun 05, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by findlayfan:
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Reviewed by findlayfan from Ohio

3.13/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Saw this in a local grocery and decided to give it a try despite the $7.99 price tag (not to mention the green glass). Besides, I had a couple of Heineken’s in the fridge, so an A-to-B test was too tempting to pass up.

The initial pour was in AB’s favor: an equal head, a somewhat darker body, similar carbonation, and a less-skunky smell (the AB was likely fresher, with a “born on” date of 28 Jan 04).

AB actually has some hops in this one, which is WAY above the standard Mich/Bud fare.

Mouthfeel was also decent for the style and I found it quite drinkable: three or four of these could go down very quickly.

If AB is indeed aiming at Heineken (the bottle shape is similar, in a near-exact shade of green glass, but standing ¾” taller), this beer is a pretty decent imitation. It even has a few advantages.

That said, this isn’t my favorite style of beer – and the price is a bit steep for the product involved.

Now, if only AB would try to match (or beat) Heineken DARK…
Mar 03, 2004
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by jzlyo from Iowa

3.43/5  rDev +19.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
A little bit more malts and hops than their regular offerrings; otherwise it was still a fairly generic pale lager at inflated prices. Drinkable but the price is telling why its no longer made.
Apr 08, 2017
 
Rated: 2.32 by Superbohl4 from Wisconsin

Jan 24, 2015
 
Rated: 1.72 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Sep 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by priwen from Arkansas

Jul 08, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by Hendrick24 from Wisconsin

Feb 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by rorjets from Connecticut

Jan 11, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by jaydoc from Kansas

Oct 20, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Oct 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Noelito76 from New York

Mar 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by matjack85 from Illinois

Feb 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Damian74 from South Carolina

Dec 07, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by ralphw56 from Nevada

Dec 04, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by t0rin0 from California

Aug 18, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by rydev24 from Pennsylvania

Feb 05, 2012
 
Rated: 2.5 by dandmc24 from Florida

Jan 26, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Burt from Rhode Island

Nov 26, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by ROGUE16 from Delaware

Nov 15, 2011
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Reviewed by nickd717 from California

2.11/5  rDev -26.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
Review dated 12/19/2008 from 12oz bottle.

Looks like Bud - pale yellow with a fizzy white head. Mild hops and malt on the aroma with adjunk. This is the best their top brewmasters could come up with? It is BARELY better than Budweiser. Watery and ricey. Faint grassy hops. Carbonated yet weak mouthfeel. Wow, A-B is bad. I am really happy they are Belgium's problem now.
Aug 23, 2011
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Reviewed by Thorpe429 from Illinois

2.51/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
Reviewed from notes.

Pours a clear golden with a thin white head and little lacing. Nose brings forth some grain and a bit of some Czech/German hops. Taste is about the same, with a bit of grain but mostly just faint hops and some carbonation. Light feel with a good amount of carbonation to carry what little flavor there is. Drinks okay, but probably has a bit too much carbonation and not much real flavor.
Oct 08, 2010
Anheuser World Lager (World Select) from Anheuser-Busch
Beer rating: 68 out of 100 with 132 ratings