Anheuser-Busch...

The obvious answer is that AB beers taste bad. Venture out, and chances are you'll agree.

 

You're going to get a whole range of answers that can pretty much be summed up into this:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/235712/beer-wars

 

you can drink a lot of AB beers.

to name a few:
BCS
BCBCS
BCBBRS
BCBVS
GI Christmas Ale
Green Line


That said, there is nothing wrong with going to a BBQ and having 15 bud lights

 

This depends on vintage...

 

If you realy like Bud Light Platinum, maybe you should try this: http://www.evian.com/en_US just add a touch of vodka

 

I dunno.. you'd have a hard time convincing me any year is a bad one when it comes to BCS variants...

 

Welcome to BA. If you like it, drink it. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about what beer you prefer. That being said, if you are interested in the vast world of beers and wasting alot of time laughing at grown men bicker about petty shit then this is the place to start.

 

I wouldn't try to convince you which one is bad, I'd be trying to convince you which one what brewed under the all watchful eye of AB..

 

x2. Even fresh 2011 BCBS is drinking amazingly well right now.

 

I like stouts, IPA, DIPA, BSDA, helles, American wheats, pils, dopplebocks, farmhouse saisons, and AAL's. Nothing wrong with Bud (but I like High Life better).

 

but in all seriousness in this thread, there is no reason to hate AB. They serve a purpose just like Barefoot wine and pop music serves a purpose. it's cheap, is totally palatable by the general public, and gets the job done.

That said, if you have some extra money laying around and have the time to get into a new hobby, beer is a pretty good one.

 

I don't think the point is that AB is bad, so much as there are many, MANY better choices out there. AB (also known as Anheuser-InBev these days) prizes quantity over quality, whereas many smaller, more passionate breweries are the exact opposite. Think of it like Burger King vs. a really good steakhouse. Both of them make hamburgers, and both of them will be edible, but only one of them takes the time and effort to make their burger a memorable experience.

There's no reason you can't keep drinking BLP, if that's what you like. But give some others a try too; I promise that you will be pleasantly surprised.

 

The common reaction from those who try some beer other than their usual AB/Coors/Miller/Pabst is "this doesn't taste like beer", when in fact the usual suspects are the ones that do not taste like beer. Many people have been tricked into thinking beer is suppose to taste like corny, bubbly cardboard. It's frustrating...

Kaaaaahhn!

 

To take a shot at your initial question, beers such as Bud Light Platinum use a ton of adjuncts (read: corn syrup, corn, rice, etc.) to make the light, water-like, tasteless beer the big boys (AB among them) think most of America wants (it's not, most of America just doesn't know any better. Take a look at styles that Americans have made their own, such as the IPA and the Imperial Stout; Americans usually do them as big and flavorful as they possibly can, in contrast to Bud Light, Miller Lite, etc.). The end result is a beer that is not only just about as tame as soda, but as bad for you, too.

What I would suggest is going back to your friend (or someone you trust not to laugh/belittle you) and telling him that although you enjoy Bud Light Platinum, you would not be averse to trying some of the craft brews that everyone seems to be raving about. Usually this will garner you a few suggestions, which you can use to start finding your own way. Usually people have no problem finding a brew (or several) that will easily make them forget about macros such as Bud Light, even Platinum.

 

I spent most of my life drinking Miller products, drink what you like but try everything you can with an open mind, you might be surprised…welcome to BA. Cheers ~

 

You're professing to like "beer" that was designed for people who don't like the taste of beer. I disagree with your friend. I don't think you'll like craft beer, so stay with what you like and be happy.

 

Had one last night.

One of my favorite beers. It is amazing