Budweiser American Ale

[jdubs]

Anyone tried it? anyone whose a microbrew/import beer snob perhaps? I am dying to know... Looks like it has potential.

[flomo]

very curious myself

my first thought without trying it is that it will taste like killians

[bode]

very curious myself

my first thought without trying it is that it will taste like killians

my thought too. i tried to get some at the LQ the other day but they didnt have it in yet.

[flomo]

if it is good it could be like sam adams
i don't have any more hope than that for this beer

[zook]

if it is good it could be like sam adams
i don't have any more hope than that for this beer

qft

The fact they mentioned Cascade hops in the ad has be intrigued. BUT they mention hops in the regular Budweiser commercials when it's clear that the closest they ever get to the beer might be a truck driving by the brewery or something.

[flomo]

my beer brewing buddy calls cascade hops "the phil collins of hops"
not a good thing

inside joke= anything that sucks is refered to as phil collins

i like long trail ipa and it is made with cascade hops

[zook]

I love cascade hops, they're in Sierra Nevada, my all-time fave. I used to brew a lot and they were one of my top choices for finishing and dry-hopping. Your buddy's the Phil Collins of beer snobs.

[swiggidy]

I used to brew a lot

Awesome, didn't know that. Have a batch I need to bottle today because I've been a lazy ass for the last 2 weeks.

Your buddy's the Phil Collins of beer snobs.

+5

I'm hoping for something like Schlitz, "just a kiss of the hops". So only moderate expectations, but should be cheep on tap.

[jdubs]

My goal today is to buy a 6 of this.

[will641]

heres my guess: its the exact same thing as a bud heavy with a different design.

[flomo]

heres my guess: its the exact same thing as a bud heavy with a different design and color.

fyp

[Trikflow77]

comparing bud products to sam adams is just not right.

[flomo]

just drank one

dang good for a bud product, no lacking of hops, resembles long trail ipa and a brooklyn brewery beer(not sure which one but it is the free one they serve downstairs in the lounge on thursdays)
imo overpriced for what it is
paid $11.50 in manhattan which is the same range of most premium beers(sierra nev = $11.99)

going to drink a few more to make sure it gives the desired condition

[flomo]

cons
not in a can, not twist off, born on date?, price, bud is no longer american

pros
tastes good, gets ya drunk, bottle is nicely shaped for throwing like a german WWII grenade

[will641]

cons
not in a can, not twist off, born on date?, price, bud is no longer american

pros
tastes good, gets ya drunk, bottle is nicely shaped for throwing like a german WWII grenade

wow seriously? i respect your reviews on alcohol, so im going to take your word on this and actually try it. however, even if i find it acceptable i wont buy it anymore because i refuse to patronize annheuser busch on a regular basis.

[triumphant cracker]

not bad. but ipa 420 is muchbetter

[flomo]

not bad. but ipa 420 is muchbetter

[flomo]

tastes like ass????
was trying to quote that and respond
"like wufugees sigs ass"


dam yhou cracker

[swiggidy]

paid $12 for what? A six pack at worst I would hope.

/not a NYer

[triumphant cracker]

lol

[jdubs]

I failed at completing my goal for today, my fridge still has no Bud American Ale in it

Flomo and Cracker thanks for the reports- I will hopefully try some tomorrow.

[flomo]

will
there is better beer for the price and there are a lot worse beers for the price
it was better for me with a little of the chill off of it

paid $12 for what? A six pack at worst I would hope.

/not a NYer

$11.50 for a six pack, which includes bottle deposit and NYC fuck you in the ass taxes

dale's pale ale is $12.99 and sierra neva is $11.99 before the extras are added in

[swiggidy]

$11.50 for a six pack, which includes bottle deposit and NYC fuck you in the ass taxes

dale's pale ale is $12.99 and sierra neva is $11.99 before the extras are added in

Holy fuck, Sierra Nevada is $12 here for a 12 pack plus 5% sales tax.

Obviously I couldn't afford to live in NY.

[zook]

Thx for the TR flomo, I'll give it a shot when I see it

[Trikflow77]

im about to go to the beer store, will pick up a 6 pack and report

[Trikflow77]

ok so i just got a six pack of this. 6.99. Going into this i wasn't expecting much, just not a big fan of anheuser busch products in general. Overall it is a good beer. First sip was very hoppy, not as hoppy as an ipa but more like a sam adams. It was slightly sweet, but not 2 sweet. It has a hoppy, slightly bitter finish. It doesnt have the depth of flavor of a regular sam adams, but is a decent beer overall. I also agree with flomo, the better got better as it warmed up a bit in the glass.

[jdubs]

Alright, finally! I agree Trikflow, this beer is similar to Sam Adams ( the basic Sam, which I think is called Boston Ale?). I never thought I would enjoy a product from Budweiser, but I do like this. My first thought is that this is a result of the buy out from the giant Belgian company, but I dont think they could develop this and get it on the market in this short of a time frame. This must have been already in the works for some time. I'm sure the management was looking at microbrews taking a larger and larger bite of their market.

[bode]

bah. just tried to buy a 6-er at the grocery and couldnt because its sunday and indiana blows.

[Galapogos]

bah. just tried to buy a 6-er at the grocery and couldnt because its sunday and indiana blows.

At least you can buy your beer in a grocery store. Damn yankees....

[jdubs]

its very refreshing.

[will641]

i'm not big on evil corporation theories, but i fucking hate annheuser busch. they buy up and destroy good beers.

[flomo]

AB just got bought by inbev a few months back and now all their beer is delicious

[kingnat]

i'm not big on evil corporation theories, but i fucking hate annheuser busch. they buy up and destroy good beers.

ain't capitalism a bitch.



NATURAL LIGHT 4 LIFE!!!

[Monty3038]

How can Budweiser produce American Ale any longer?

Since they are no longer American owned?

Or does that not even factor in.

Go Labatt Blue!

Oh wait, that wasn't very patriotic of me...

[swiggidy]

PBR, FTW!!!

[flomo]

my regular beers now are PBR($3.99/6),natty light($2.99/6), dales pale ale($9.99/6), and old chub($8.99/6).

dales just went up to $12.99

[triumphant cracker]

brew your own...like the patriots did!!! yay beer!

[flomo]

brew your own...like the patriots did!!! yay beer!

TOM BRADY

[jdubs]

ironic that this is named American Ale isnt it?

[swiggidy]

Just had the American tonight (in a bottle) because I saw it at the bar. To me it's a way thicker version of Killian's. Didn't notice any hops (and I drink Schlitz at home, "just a kiss of the hops"). I'll personally never order this beer again unless it's a draft special then I'll give it a second chance.

[bigspenda73]

Hey swiggs, two people were arguing between Miller Light and Coors light at b-dubs last night, I stepped in and used your "they both suck if you two knew anything about beer...blah blah blah" line and they both shut up, said "yea you're right" and I felt all cool and shit.

you're my hero yo

[swiggidy]

Hey swiggs, two people were arguing between Miller Light and Coors light at b-dubs last night, I stepped in and used your "they both suck if you two knew anything about beer...blah blah blah" line and they both shut up, said "yea you're right" and I felt all cool and shit.

you're my hero yo

that's in the top 10 stories I've ever heard

[swiggidy]

I'm also happy that you didn't commit suicide last weekend.

[bigspenda73]

dont patronize me

[mcatdog]

I'm also happy that you didn't commit suicide last weekend.

QFT