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Bud Ice

Anheuser-Busch
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 79 American Lagers in hopIQ

Bud Ice joined the Budweiser family in 1994 and goes through an ice-brewing step in which the beer is chilled below freezing so that ice crystals form during finishing. The recipe pairs barley malt with corn, rice and corn syrup, which lifts the strength while keeping the body light. It pours clear gold with a white head that fades fast. Sweet grain and faint corn lead the nose alongside a whisper of herbal hops, and the palate brings mild malt sweetness, a touch of fruit and a clean, crisp finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bud Ice

◎ Appearance

Bud Ice presents a clear, pale golden hue characteristic of the American lager style. The white head forms readily but dissipates rapidly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible throughout the body.

pale goldclearquick-fading headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sweet grain and corn notes, reflecting the malt and adjunct bill. A whisper of herbal hop character emerges in the background, delicate and restrained. The overall aromatic profile remains understated and approachable.

sweet graincorn adjunctfaint herbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with mild malt sweetness and a light, undemanding body. A subtle fruity note appears in the mid-palate, adding minimal complexity. The finish arrives clean and crisp, with low bitterness and no lingering sweetness.

soft malt sweetnesslight bodyclean finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and refreshingly dry, with no astringency or cloying aftertaste. Carbonation carries the clean sensation through to the end.

dry finishrefreshingquick fade
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
71
Taste
72
Appearance
75
Finish
73
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bud Ice

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bud Ice

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, sweet, crisp character as Bud Ice will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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