Comments on: Tasting Budweiser American Ale: I give it three stars

By: William Brand

William Brand — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:19:56 +0000

Thanks for the info. You’ve inspired me to call a pub owner friend and get some keg prices, which I will pos.

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:08:55 +0000

I just have to respond to the quote of a $37 keg because that comment is very misleading. I’ve purchased a lot of their kegs, and that price is for a 1/6 barrel keg (In fact, I just bought one for $37 as well). There are no $37 half barrels out there with these types of beers.

That equates to a $111 half barrel which makes more sense. It’s still a value in my mind, but not nearly as extreme as posted in this thread.

By: William Brand

William Brand — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:29:16 +0000

Advice to Dennis: NEVER buy a sixpack of an Anheuser-Busch product. Go for singles.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:44:17 +0000

My opinion: Doesn’t live up to the hype. Tastes like a 50/50 mix of a good ale and regular Bud. Taste doesn’t last. A little bitter. Not smooth. Might be good consumed in mass quantities (pitcher form) with pizza, but that’s about it. Not something to compliment good food or stand on its own. Will not be trying it again after this first 6-pack is gone.

By: William Brand

William Brand — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:54:57 +0000

InBev is Belgian and Brazilian, not Dutch.

By: William Brand

William Brand — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:47:52 +0000

Yeah, putting the squeeze on craft brewers. That is a worry isn’t it. I intend to taste Bud against a bunch of similar ales, like Red Tail Ale from Mendocino, something from Anderson Valley etc. Don’t think it stands up, but we will see.

By: ElDonger

ElDonger — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:30:37 +0000

I had to opportunity to try a bottle of BAA this past Saturday with my wife. She said it was weak (What did I expect from a DogFishHead 120 lover?!) I felt that it was flavorful, but lacked finish. It was a total palate cleanser in a weird, get out of the pool and be totally dry, kind of way. However, I hate to say it, but I do agree that it is a pretty good beer. I would definitely buy this if nothing else was close by, or in a pinch. My initial worry was that Bud was trying to create a Sam Adams killer by making a similar product and then putting the squeeze on bars to carry BAA instead of Sam Adams. I could see them “killing off” the competition slowly and then when they find that it is not cost effective pulling the plug on this beer.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:13:29 +0000

hirteesdotnet Says:
August 21st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
THE BIG LIE!!!! Budweiser used to be American. It didnt need to be labeled American, it WAS American. Now that the Dutch own it, they need to label it American.

What a FRAUD!!!
….

Just so you know this guy spams this message on every website.

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Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:58:02 +0000

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By: Roger Zeebach

Roger Zeebach — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:28:04 +0000

I’m looking forward to tasting this new brew.
Let’s clarify right off the bat that I love craft brewed beer, and have sought out and enjoyed unusual and well brewed beers for 40 years (and yes…there were quite a few excellent and world-class US made beers available even way back then); also, I am not an apologist for Anheuser-Busch and generally not a fan, but one thing is absolutely certain: they have the technical capabilities and experienced masster brewers which can allow them to make great products.

I enjoy craft beer as much as anyone, but to tell the truth, the micro brewery scene has lately gotten very strange, with an awful lot of really mediocre product coming from that segment of the brewing industry. Not all of the failed micros got squeezed out by bigger brewers or bad distribution; the reality is that a lot of them just made really bad beer.

If Budweiser American Ale turns out to be a great product I will buy it. Some of the naysayers point to the fact that it likely won’t have an intense “in your face” flavor profile. But folks who _really_ know beer will point out that balance is often the difference betwen an ok beer and a truly outstanding one.
A part of me is rooting for A-B on this one…and I can’t believe I’m saying it…I for one hope it turns out to be a breakthrough product.