Budweiser

Tasting Notes

The aroma is mild and grainy with faint hints of rice and a subtle floral hop note that doesn't push far forward. On the palate, flavors are light — soft malt sweetness, a touch of cooked grain, and very low bitterness that fades quickly. The body is thin and highly carbonated, which keeps it from feeling heavy. The finish is clean and short, leaving little residual flavor behind.

About the Brewery

Anheuser-Busch was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1852 and grew into the largest brewing company in the United States. The brewery is best known for its flagship American lager, which has been brewed with rice as an adjunct since the 19th century. AB InBev, a Belgian-Brazilian conglomerate, acquired Anheuser-Busch in 2008, making it part of the largest beer company in the world by volume. Their portfolio spans dozens of brands across multiple categories and price points.

Food Pairings

The beer's low bitterness and light body make it a natural companion to ballpark-style foods — a hot dog or bratwurst works well because the mild grain character doesn't compete with the meat. Spicy foods like buffalo wings benefit from the beer's neutral profile, which cools the heat without adding competing flavors. A simple cheeseburger pairs cleanly, as the carbonation cuts through fat. Salty snacks like pretzels or potato chips also pair well because the beer's gentle sweetness offsets the salt without complication.

Style Guide

American Adjunct Lager is a pale, light-bodied lager brewed with a significant proportion of non-barley adjuncts — most commonly corn or rice — which lighten the body and reduce the assertiveness of malt flavor. The style evolved in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly driven by cost efficiency and a preference for lighter-tasting beer. ABV typically falls between 4% and 5.5%. Compared to a German or Czech pilsner, it has noticeably less hop character and malt complexity, placing drinkability and neutrality above flavor intensity.