Budweiser Select
Anheuser-Busch

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From:
Anheuser-Busch
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Light Lager
Ranked #155
ABV:
4.3%
Score:
51
Ranked #30,228
Avg:
2.07 | pDev: 31.88%
Reviews:
431
Ratings:
1,357
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 04, 2023
Added:
Nov 13, 2004
Wants:
  15
Gots:
  312
SCORE
51
Awful
Budweiser SelectBudweiser Select
Notes: Brewed with two-row and roasted caramel malt for a rich color, and a blend of hand-selected premium American and Bavarian hops for balance and flavor. Budweiser Select spends approximately twice as long as regular beers in the brewhouse, which results in lower carbohydrate and calorie content after fermentation.
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Rated: 1.76 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Feb 04, 2023
 
Rated: 1.69 by Slyde180 from Texas

Jan 22, 2023
 
Rated: 1 by carolinabeerguy from North Carolina

Jan 06, 2023
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Reviewed by brewme from Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Had that one time at a party back in the day. I have had a wicked lot of beers from these guys, most of which are not at all good whatsoever, this included.
Dec 31, 2022
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Rated by Billymo from Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev +44.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Of all the low calorie, low carb beers I’ll take this over to others
Dec 15, 2022
 
Rated: 1.76 by emerge077 from Illinois

Oct 03, 2022
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Reviewed by DrOfGolf from Delaware

1.7/5  rDev -17.9%
look: 1.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1.75
Pours a very pale yellow color with a very small white head. It has the taste of a beer .. sort of .. when you drink one ice cold and are dying of thirst. Haven't had one in years and now I remember why. Blah.
Sep 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3 by LAM01833 from Massachusetts

Jul 31, 2022
 
Rated: 2.99 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Jul 21, 2022
 
Rated: 1.94 by not2quick from Missouri

Jul 09, 2022
 
Rated: 3.07 by hybridnoisebloom from Wisconsin

Jun 06, 2022
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Reviewed by sglooney316 from Texas

3.5/5  rDev +69.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is my favorite backyard all-nighter beer. In my fridge you find 3 types of beer: a Stout buy-of-the-week, miller lite, Budweiser Select. Love Budweiser Select can't complain. Full of memories of the good ole college years where we all chip in to buy a 24-pk or two.
May 03, 2022
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Reviewed by Dudon from Maine

4.27/5  rDev +106.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
One of the better light macro beers out there - it'll never compare to the craft beer, but it's excellent for what it is. Great lawn mowing / fishing / golfing beer on a hot day.
Dec 31, 2021
 
Rated: 3.13 by AmatuerSurgeon from Missouri

Dec 26, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by KT3418 from Colorado

Oct 29, 2021
 
Rated: 2.02 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Oct 18, 2021
 
Rated: 1.76 by Danzifer from Ohio

Sep 06, 2021
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Reviewed by chum_husk from Minnesota

2.26/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 4 | overall: 2
12oz bottle - review from notes

This is just a big nothing. Or a small nothing. Smells like water. Tastes like water with a little beer poured innit.

Not feeling this one
Jul 31, 2021
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Reviewed by jkblr from Indiana

3.25/5  rDev +57%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
25oz can stamped 20NOV21 poured into a pint glass at fridge temp 4.3% ABV. The beer pours bright very light gold in color with minimal nearly white head. The head recedes to a thin ring and single layer of bubbles. The aroma is faint with a minerally vegetable note. The taste is barely sweet and tart with a mild toasted malt note and plenty of movie popcorn butter. The mouthfeel is thin bodied with above average carbonation and a somewhat dry finish. Overall, ok. It's nice that they put some toasted malt in this beer, but the vegetable and butter notes are too much to forgive.
Jul 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by Fettpopps from Massachusetts

Jun 25, 2021
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

2.29/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2
Lightly chill hazed pale amber with a persistent off-white creamy head leaving fine curtains on the glass.

Oh, so it's a less-light Bud Light--just a little toastier, and less ricey, waxy or sweet of grape notes. Unfortunately, while slightly reduced, those notes are all still there, accompanied by a slightly more present touch of bread that's missing from the lighter brother.

The medium body is fluffy but wet.
Jun 10, 2021
 
 
Rated: 3.11 by Hazey92 from New York

May 05, 2021
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Rated by JuanPn from Louisiana

4.23/5  rDev +104.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
taste really good for a light beer, good if you want to drink a lot, but not suffer
Feb 28, 2021
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Reviewed by Richi3Rich from Texas

5/5  rDev +141.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This beer is great. It’s one of, if not my favorite beer. The taste isn’t too strong, so for the novice beer drinker it’s a great choice. It is very refreshing and goes down easy. Not very filling, and easy to drink! I hope that Budweiser does not stop the production of this beer because it is one of kind and I have very fond memories of drinking this with my friends. I highly recommend this beer.
Feb 26, 2021
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Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri

2.48/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
Gold in color with excellent clarity and plenty of carbonation bubbles. There’s a fingernail of off white around the rim and covering a quarter of the top. I get the faintest corn aroma, but I really have to seek it out. I’m tasting faint corn. The mouth is watery and highly quaffable.
Dec 05, 2020
 
Rated: 1.71 by Jaasoares from Virginia

Jun 30, 2020
 
Rated: 1.88 by BlueTomorrow from Michigan

Jun 08, 2020
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Rated by KSE-BRIGUY from Ohio

1/5  rDev -51.7%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Is there an option less than 1?
May 15, 2020
 
Rated: 2.09 by SFC21 from Florida

Mar 29, 2020
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Reviewed by tp1962 from Illinois

4.82/5  rDev +132.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
This is a good beer. An “Awful rating” just isn’t accurate or appropriate. This beer tastes good.... light .... crisp... session able ... and great with family and friends..
Not all beer needs to cost $6 or more for ten ounces... don’t get caught in the hype... drink it because you like it....don’t let opinions sway what you like!
Feb 08, 2020
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Reviewed by AphenomAnon

5/5  rDev +141.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
*For "Lite" beer* #beer flavored water that tastes good.

When I first drank it I thought of iced tea, they managed to get the flavor without the body.
Advertised as an UltraLite low cal blahblahblah, This is one of the best tasting of all light beers. No floral hops but I do not enjoy that in a light. Just a smooth aftertaste from fresh bread.
Dec 06, 2019
 
Rated: 2 by seakayak from Massachusetts

Oct 16, 2019
 
Rated: 2.1 by Manta200 from Kentucky

Oct 14, 2019
 
Rated: 2 by craigbelly from Iowa

Oct 11, 2019
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Reviewed by wmscottsimpsonjr from Missouri

2.95/5  rDev +42.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
This one's got some noble hops in the nose, plus a little caramel. The flavor has a hint of toast with pilsner malt. It's got a bit of flavor but watery as fuck.
Jul 26, 2019
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Reviewed by robed from California

2.5/5  rDev +20.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Of the Budweiser products probably one of the better ones. The black can at least makes you look a bit cool when drinking it. If you find one fresh, cold, it's probably better than average
Jul 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.18 by Bear1964 from Nebraska

Jul 10, 2019
 
Rated: 2.1 by Jonnybgood from Massachusetts

Jun 01, 2019
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Reviewed by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

1.28/5  rDev -38.2%
look: 1.75 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1.25
L: Pale straw yellow two finger head with little lacing and dissipating quickly.

S: Almost no smell but bready water.

T: Watered down grain - this may be an improvement from the standard, but without a side by side I'd be hard to convince.

F: Thin but carbonated.

O: Another Midwest staple for those who think they found class.
May 31, 2019
Budweiser Select from Anheuser-Busch
Beer rating: 51 out of 100 with 1357 ratings