Budweiser Select. Another in the Bud family from Anheuser-Busch, introduced very recently (2005) as their super-premium beer and I think it’s an all malt brew; their spec sheet talks about two-row and caramel malts and doesn’t mention any adjuncts. It’s also targeted at the low-car, low-alcohol market, without expressly being called a "light" beer… it’s only 99 calories (per 12 ounces) and 4.3% alcohol. Reviewed from the 24-ounce can. Appearance: Gold-yellow and clear; white head … Continue reading →

Bud Light is the "Superbowl beer"… it’s also the beer of the "Real Men of Genius" radio commercials which I actually find pretty funny and clever. Anheuser-Busch really pushes this beer as a sponsor of sporting events and claims it’s the world’s best selling beer. Not much more to say about it, other than what’s in my notes below. Reviewed from the 24-ounce can; it’s 4.2% alcohol by volume. Appearance: Amazingly pale yellow, crystal clear … Continue reading →

Miller High Life might just have the best name of all of these… you gotta love any beer subtitled "The Champagne of Beers" without irony. For some reason, when I think of High Life, I want to call it "your (grand)father’s beer," not in an offensive way but because it has that sense of history to me. It’s 5% alcohol by volume, and I served it up in the 24-ounce can, which has another classic … Continue reading →

I approached reviewing Pabst Blue Ribbon with a bit of trepidation; after all, I’ve said more than once that it’s my favorite macrobrew and the best of them out there. I tend to drink it when we’re at my parents’ place, as well. So how would the beer fare in an actual, objective tasting and review? Would I need to eat my words? Ah, I needn’t have worried; it’s still good. Reviewed from the 24-ounce … Continue reading →

The original Coors is known as "the banquet beer" though I have to admit I don’t know why. I suppose because they consider it so good that it’s appropriate for a banquet? Forget about Coors Light, this beer is an(other) American classic. The spoiler is, I was very pleasantly surprised with this beer; it’s quite good for what it is. And I love the simple, straightforward design of the can… this is the same company … Continue reading →