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Bud Light
Anheuser-Busch


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- From:
- Anheuser-Busch
- Missouri, United States
- Style:
- Light Lager
Ranked #161 - ABV:
- 4.2%
- Score:
- 47
Ranked #30,286 - Avg:
- 1.87 | pDev: 39.04%
- Reviews:
- 1,609
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Yesterday at 10:35 PM
- Added:
- Aug 22, 2001
- Wants:
- 73
- Gots:
- 1,812
SCORE
47
Awful
47
Awful


Notes:
Bud Light is brewed using a blend of premium aroma hop varieties, both American-grown and imported, and a combination of barley malts and rice. Its superior drinkability and refreshing flavor makes it the world’s favorite light beer.
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Rated by bostoncman
1.11/5 rDev -40.6%
look: 1 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1
1.11/5 rDev -40.6%
look: 1 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1
Was never a fan of this beer and now embarrassed to be seen holding it.
Yesterday at 10:35 PMReviewed by JoeyKinney from Tennessee
5/5 rDev +167.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +167.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
LOVE BUD LIGHT!
Own a bar and it is my number 1 best seller. Been a fan since I was a kid. Can definitely taste the difference even compared to higher cost brands. Price is unbeatable as well
Yesterday at 06:52 AMOwn a bar and it is my number 1 best seller. Been a fan since I was a kid. Can definitely taste the difference even compared to higher cost brands. Price is unbeatable as well
Reviewed by StreetersTavern2022
1/5 rDev -46.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1/5 rDev -46.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
I used to like it when I was a young adult. However now that I’ve tried so many other beers I can’t stand the aftertaste of this. My favorite is Pabst. For a light beer I’d go with coors or Miller lite
Saturday at 10:53 PMReviewed by YouPeopleArePretentious
2.56/5 rDev +36.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 5 | overall: 3
2.56/5 rDev +36.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 5 | overall: 3
Read my username. This is the most popular beer in America for a reason. Its cheap, easy to drink, has a decent taste, and gets you drunk quick. This beer is not a 47/100. You people have no life.
Wednesday at 10:12 PMRated by Muffwhistle
1/5 rDev -46.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1/5 rDev -46.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Dog water
May 25, 2023Rated by Mischa_Borgmann from North Carolina
1.41/5 rDev -24.6%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5
1.41/5 rDev -24.6%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5
tastes just like plain water
May 24, 2023Rated by Momoo
1/5 rDev -46.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1/5 rDev -46.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Piss water, UGG!
May 20, 2023Reviewed by Danflurry from Texas
1.99/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 2 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2
1.99/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 2 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2
I don’t see how I could rate it lower. It would have to actually be water to give it 1 star. It’s not offensive tasting. In fact it is a bit like drinking a slice of honey wheat bread. Would never buy. Would not turn down if offered and there were no other options.
May 12, 2023Rated by MadMadMike from Florida
1.02/5 rDev -45.5%
look: 1.25 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1.02/5 rDev -45.5%
look: 1.25 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Yeah, it’s pretty bad.
Spuds MacKenzie‘s whiz.,
(400!)
May 09, 2023Spuds MacKenzie‘s whiz.,
(400!)
Reviewed by AutoMechanic from Virginia
2.89/5 rDev +54.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
2.89/5 rDev +54.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Not the worst I’ve had but not the best either. Mild taste to it. Kind of bland in my opinion. Not a huge fan. Only tried it once though. It’s definitely better than some beers but I wouldn’t choose it unless it was the only option. Probably will never again try it for obvious reasons. I do like the blue can and label but that’s the only thing.
May 04, 2023Reviewed by Woerner from Florida
1.21/5 rDev -35.3%
look: 1 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.25
1.21/5 rDev -35.3%
look: 1 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.25
Haven't had one in over 30 years. Didn't care for the taste. I also remember having several headaches while consuming it.
I'd never consume one again, regardless of any controversy.
May 02, 2023I'd never consume one again, regardless of any controversy.
Reviewed by Brook82 from Ohio
2.05/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2
2.05/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2
Poured into a pint glass, looks pale straw in color. Little aroma, taste is almost non existent, a bit metallic. Goes down relatively smooth. Never buy it and there are better choices if you're wanting to drink a light beer.
Apr 30, 2023Reviewed by Majaman1978
1.11/5 rDev -40.6%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.25
1.11/5 rDev -40.6%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.25
Just a horrible beer overall and overpriced as well.
Never bought it except when throwing a party because I didn’t know what else to purchase to appease my guests. Never bought it for myself because of the ridiculous “premium” price point. I drink Miller High Life.
Never buying a Bud/InBev product again.
Ever.
Apr 26, 2023Never bought it except when throwing a party because I didn’t know what else to purchase to appease my guests. Never bought it for myself because of the ridiculous “premium” price point. I drink Miller High Life.
Never buying a Bud/InBev product again.
Ever.
Reviewed by SirWilliamIvory from Virginia
1.18/5 rDev -36.9%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1.18/5 rDev -36.9%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
This is not beer. It's merely water with a "beer like flavoring". I do not recommend this beer for anything. Save your money or spend enough to buy real beer. It has not taste and leaves a bad taste and feel in my mouth.
Apr 04, 2023Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon
2.11/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
2.11/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
Look: Pale yellow and crystal clear with a quick-forming pure white head that rapidly settles to a lid, leaving decent lacing behind
Aroma: Cereal grains, rice water, wafts of corn, light cracker, and light floral notes way down in there
Taste: Rice water and cereal grains kick it off and a little cracker note weaves in and out as well. Some corn and wafting floral notes are in the mix but not too discernable behind the rice/grain combo. Closes as it started, with rice and cereal grains
Mouthfeel: Light and plenty watery, medium-high carbonation, clean, and a clean and crisp finish
Overall: Well, it’s Bud Light – not much more is needed to be said. It’s like a watered down Budweiser and drinks as such – very light on flavor at all but easy to throw back, which I figure is its main appeal. Not great but you can do much, much worse although that isn’t a ringing endorsement
Mar 25, 2023Aroma: Cereal grains, rice water, wafts of corn, light cracker, and light floral notes way down in there
Taste: Rice water and cereal grains kick it off and a little cracker note weaves in and out as well. Some corn and wafting floral notes are in the mix but not too discernable behind the rice/grain combo. Closes as it started, with rice and cereal grains
Mouthfeel: Light and plenty watery, medium-high carbonation, clean, and a clean and crisp finish
Overall: Well, it’s Bud Light – not much more is needed to be said. It’s like a watered down Budweiser and drinks as such – very light on flavor at all but easy to throw back, which I figure is its main appeal. Not great but you can do much, much worse although that isn’t a ringing endorsement
Reviewed by cjgiant from District of Columbia
1.81/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 1.5
1.81/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 1.5
Can (tasted alongside other adjunct lagers in a tasting):
This beer is overall fine because there isn't much of anything to it. The nose has a floral corniness to it, which isn't a surprise but the mix isn't enjoyable to me. It's actually fairly soft for such a light offering, but doesn't really taste like much of anything but some water that was washed over some corn and a bit of grain. Nothing offensive, but also nothing to really enjoy, for me.
Mar 22, 2023This beer is overall fine because there isn't much of anything to it. The nose has a floral corniness to it, which isn't a surprise but the mix isn't enjoyable to me. It's actually fairly soft for such a light offering, but doesn't really taste like much of anything but some water that was washed over some corn and a bit of grain. Nothing offensive, but also nothing to really enjoy, for me.
Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire
1.03/5 rDev -44.9%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1
1.03/5 rDev -44.9%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1
So, I'm frequently prompted to drink this in a nearby neighbors' garage upon passing. I am frequently reminded that this is the very worst of all the macros, at least the popular ones. Surely there is worse beer possible, so I left room for those with my rating.
Mar 15, 2023Rated by GoBlue16 from Ohio
5/5 rDev +167.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +167.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
THE BEST OF THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! NEVER DISAPPOINTS
Mar 11, 2023
Bud Light from Anheuser-Busch
Beer rating:
47 out of
100 with
6616 ratings
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