Budweiser Ale

Motown322

Jason P wrote:

I don't like Bud, but I do like the new American Ale. It was a lot better then I thought it would be. It kind of reminds me of a Redhook ESB . . . kind of.

I don't think the American Ale is bad at all... I think most people have their mind made up about it before they even try it because it's not "hip" or "cool" to say that a domestic beer is any good. If you tell me you like Sam Adams and hate Bud American Ale, I immediately discount your opinion as a brand snob and nothing else, because I don't think you could do a blind test and tell me the difference.

Just an opinion from an equal-opportunity beer drinker.

HailHailVitalogy

Hitch-Hiker wrote:

Your first problem was buying Budweiser. What sort of selection do you have over there? If there's a lot of international stuff to choose from, the English make the best ales, the Germans make the best Lagers and Weissbiers. Polish and Czech Lager is pretty good too. I'm not much of a stout drinker but I know that there's a coupleof Irish ones that are well regarded.

Oh I agree, I don't like bud at ALL...If I have to drink a shitty beer I'm down with Coors Light bottles, or even natty isn't bad since I'm used to it cause of college. I tried the American Ale just because it's something I wanted to try, same as Bud Light Lime, which actually is pretty good to chill on during the summer.

Someone mentioned Magic Hat...HELL YEAH! That's my shit

I wanna try this stuff called Purple Haze it's supposed to be a black raspberry wheat beer, sounds interesting

reversedarwinism

Motown322 wrote:

I don't think the American Ale is bad at all... I think most people have their mind made up about it before they even try it because it's not "hip" or "cool" to say that a domestic beer is any good. If you tell me you like Sam Adams and hate Bud American Ale, I immediately discount your opinion as a brand snob and nothing else, because I don't think you could do a blind test and tell me the difference.

Just an opinion from an equal-opportunity beer drinker.

What the hell. You've got to be kidding. To real beer lovers, just about every beer tastes different. Sam Adams and American Ale are miles apart. I was very interested to try the American Ale and have given it three tries. Its not terrible, but its not a good example of an ale either. It has a balance to it, but it also tastes like there's a bit of budwiezer (regular american beer) in with it too. If you can't tell the difference between these two... go drink a bud light or something.

I am glad that this board does have its share of people who love "real beer".

pretext

HailHailVitalogy wrote:

I wanna try this stuff called Purple Haze it's supposed to be a black raspberry wheat beer, sounds interesting

Eeew. I tried it on a sampler in college. If you can imagine drinking a flower/pollen, that's what it tasted like.

This week I had a Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale. Great stuff. I don't drink near as much as I used to, but since you can buy singles in NY, I try to get something different every time. Generally, I don't like the really hoppy IPAs. Much prefer a good Belgian wheat. Can't drink any of that pisswater produced by Bud and the like.
My defaults/easy to get almost anywhere: New Castle, Guinness, Sam Adams' seasonals. Sammy Smith's and Chimay are pretty easy to find now too, but I have to wanna shell out a few more bucks.

My favorites: St. Peter's brewery, somewhere in England. The porter is my favorite bottled beer ever. Last May I got to have a ton on tap at this pub in London. Absolute heaven.
Motor City Brewing Works' Ghettoblaster. A fine reason to visit Detroit. Seriously.

deadmosquito

reversedarwinism wrote:

What the hell. You've got to be kidding. To real beer lovers, just about every beer tastes different. Sam Adams and American Ale are miles apart. I was very interested to try the American Ale and have given it three tries. Its not terrible, but its not a good example of an ale either. It has a balance to it, but it also tastes like there's a bit of budwiezer (regular american beer) in with it too. If you can't tell the difference between these two... go drink a bud light or something.

I am glad that this board does have its share of people who love "real beer".

you are exactly right. that's the same thought i had when i tried it last week. it has that sickeningly sweet "budweiser" taste to it underneath the extra bit of hops they've used to try to make it more respectable. i think it's pretty gross.

sam adams on the other hand is a really decent beer, and usually what i get if i'm at a bar with only macros.

fightingthesuburbs

Haven't tried the Bud Ale but after seeing it guessed it would taste exactly as you described it.

I try a few things every once in a while but as I've aged I've gone to more wine and beer strictly on a seasonal kick or for football etc.

BUT I do love beer still. Recently had New Belgium's 2 Below which is the best winter brew I've tasted. Most are too heavy for me. like a meal. This is nice and light in comparison.

And if you drink IPAs once you go Dogfish you never go back. Wish I could try that special brew weekapaug mentions.

Lukin2Not4You

You have to love dogfish heads unique spin they put on beer. they hit some home runs this year like palo santo marron brown ale and black and blue(IMO). Even the ones that were not great such as pangaea and theobrama(IMO) were an experience.

Also i love it when good breweries get together. Avery and Russiam River collaboration not litigation ale, that was outstanding.

If you want a real good "cheap" beer this holiday season grab a case of Sierra Nevade celebration ale. Best bang per buck that i can think of.