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Bud Light Lime-A-Rita
Anheuser-Busch
- From:
- Anheuser-Busch
- Missouri, United States
- Style:
- Malt Liquor
Ranked #47 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 53
Ranked #28,559 - Avg:
- 2.13 | pDev: 37.09%
- Reviews:
- 92
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jul 29, 2023
- Added:
- Jul 06, 2012
- Wants:
- 11
- Gots:
- 265
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Ratings by drtth:
Reviewed by drtth from Pennsylvania
3/5 rDev +40.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev +40.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
The beverage pours out into a Duvel glass a clear light yellowish green color with very light carbonation and not much head. The thin head disappears almost immediately so there's no lacing to speak of and only minimal bits of liquid on the sides when sipping.
The aromas are dominated by the lime and it is hard to pick out anything else in the background but it isn't all just lime in there. (Could be the Tequila but I've not had a Tequila shot in many years so its hard bo be sure.)
The flavors include lots of sweetness, some lime, a bit of citric tartness, something that may be Tequila flavor and maybe even a hint of salt. There is no bitterness at all.
The mouthfeel is medium bodied and there is faint carbonation. The finish is basically the fading of the sweetness but there is no increase in dryness. Towards the end there is an definitely light lime flavor though.
While I don't expect to be having more of this I was surprised at how much like a Margarita it did taste. It is hard to think of this as a malt liquor, rather its a beer cocktail with emphasis on the cocktail. For what it is supposed to be (a simple sweet lime margarita flavored drink) it is pretty good. I can see why it would be popular as summer refreshment among those who've decided, for what ever reason, that they don't like beer. As for myself it provides me with a good reminder of why I gave us drinking sweetened beverages years ago.
Reviewing this beverage is an interesting challenge since the temptation is to compare it to beers rather than rate to style. Hence, across the board average scores. I can't bring myself to score it higher but its equally unfair to penalize it for not being a Duvel or an IPA since neither was the goal in producing this beverage.
Jan 08, 2016The aromas are dominated by the lime and it is hard to pick out anything else in the background but it isn't all just lime in there. (Could be the Tequila but I've not had a Tequila shot in many years so its hard bo be sure.)
The flavors include lots of sweetness, some lime, a bit of citric tartness, something that may be Tequila flavor and maybe even a hint of salt. There is no bitterness at all.
The mouthfeel is medium bodied and there is faint carbonation. The finish is basically the fading of the sweetness but there is no increase in dryness. Towards the end there is an definitely light lime flavor though.
While I don't expect to be having more of this I was surprised at how much like a Margarita it did taste. It is hard to think of this as a malt liquor, rather its a beer cocktail with emphasis on the cocktail. For what it is supposed to be (a simple sweet lime margarita flavored drink) it is pretty good. I can see why it would be popular as summer refreshment among those who've decided, for what ever reason, that they don't like beer. As for myself it provides me with a good reminder of why I gave us drinking sweetened beverages years ago.
Reviewing this beverage is an interesting challenge since the temptation is to compare it to beers rather than rate to style. Hence, across the board average scores. I can't bring myself to score it higher but its equally unfair to penalize it for not being a Duvel or an IPA since neither was the goal in producing this beverage.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Heatherkove from Indiana
5/5 rDev +134.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +134.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Never drink this straight from the can! Pour chilled Lime-A-Rita into an ice-filled glass and enjoy. Makes a quick & easy, not too sweet Marguerita-like drink with a crisp, carbonated finish. Getting difficult to find, similar drinks have recently disappointed: Corona Hard Seltzer Limonada and High Noon Sun Sips Hard Seltzer Lime were the most recent disappointments. If you know of a good Lime-A-Rita substitute, please let me know.
Jul 09, 2023Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania
2.42/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
2.42/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
5/7/23 Can from Anthony's fridge.
Look is a sickly light straw color. Little to no bubbly. No head.
Smell is sweet lemonade.
Taste is sticky sweet. More lemonade than anything.
Feels and tastes like a melted freeze pop.
How deceiving for it to be labeled Bud LIGHT. This small 8 oz can had 220 calories and 29 grams of carbs! Sugar bomb.
Jun 07, 2023Look is a sickly light straw color. Little to no bubbly. No head.
Smell is sweet lemonade.
Taste is sticky sweet. More lemonade than anything.
Feels and tastes like a melted freeze pop.
How deceiving for it to be labeled Bud LIGHT. This small 8 oz can had 220 calories and 29 grams of carbs! Sugar bomb.
Rated by UIR1983 from Iowa
2/5 rDev -6.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
2/5 rDev -6.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
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Jan 13, 2021Reviewed by BubbleBobble from New York
2.34/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5
2.34/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5
Pours the color of lemon-line Gatorade, cloudy, briefest of quarter-inch heads that disappears, a bit of carbonation breaking the surface, no lacing. Smells like margarita mix with a whiff of alcohol burn at the back. Taste is thick sugary drink mix and cheap grain alcohol, like something you'd mix together with your friends in high school. Mouthfeel is thick (sweet), but the carbonation is nice.
Aug 23, 2020Rated by G_booky from Wisconsin
1.79/5 rDev -16%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2
1.79/5 rDev -16%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2
If you want to puke I your mouth I’d suggest you to drink this. It’s bad.
Jun 02, 2020Reviewed by KACK1533 from Massachusetts
2.11/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 2.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2
2.11/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 2.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2
Smells like a margarita, but doesn't quite have the taste of one, as the lime is somewhat front and center, but battling with other tastes for top spot. Feels slick on the tongue. The booze is mostly hidden here, but you'll get to taste it soon enough. I wouldn't have this again.
Mar 31, 2020Reviewed by BeerBobber from Nevada
3.49/5 rDev +63.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.49/5 rDev +63.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Color on the pour seems to be a hazy yellow with no head at all.
Smell is malty lime. Does that make sense? Like lots of lime with some really sweet white bread smells. Not bad but a bit odd.
Taste is kind of a medicinal malty lime. Again a bit odd, right?
Mouth feel is sticky tangy sour and sweet. A lot going on here, right. Lots of bubbles still popping in the back of the mouth and throat after the taste. Kind of fun. Like Pop Rocks.
Overall this is an over priced product. I love that this is a Bud light product! I do not like a lot of the Bud line up starting with the signature Bud let alone the crap Bud Light. Yet this seems to laugh in the face of the Bud Light. Artificial flavor, huge ABV and nowhere light in the mouth feel. I really have to rate this well for kind of kicking a lot of Bud norms to the curb. And I do apologize to regular Bud drinkers. Carry on and Cheers! Drink what makes you happy! Do not let some one else tell you what to drink!
Mar 11, 2020Smell is malty lime. Does that make sense? Like lots of lime with some really sweet white bread smells. Not bad but a bit odd.
Taste is kind of a medicinal malty lime. Again a bit odd, right?
Mouth feel is sticky tangy sour and sweet. A lot going on here, right. Lots of bubbles still popping in the back of the mouth and throat after the taste. Kind of fun. Like Pop Rocks.
Overall this is an over priced product. I love that this is a Bud light product! I do not like a lot of the Bud line up starting with the signature Bud let alone the crap Bud Light. Yet this seems to laugh in the face of the Bud Light. Artificial flavor, huge ABV and nowhere light in the mouth feel. I really have to rate this well for kind of kicking a lot of Bud norms to the curb. And I do apologize to regular Bud drinkers. Carry on and Cheers! Drink what makes you happy! Do not let some one else tell you what to drink!
Bud Light Lime-A-Rita from Anheuser-Busch
Beer rating:
53 out of
100 with
761 ratings
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