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Budweiser is the American lager Adolphus Busch introduced in St. Louis in 1876, brewed from two-row and six-row barley malt, rice and a blend of American and European hops. After primary fermentation it matures over beechwood chips, where the yeast carries out a second fermentation that builds natural carbonation. It pours clear gold with a subtle honey note and a trace of citrus on the nose, followed by soft malt, a light grainy sweetness from the rice and a gentle noble-hop finish. The body is medium and the close crisp and clean.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 1993
Great American Beer Festival
American Premium Lager
Gold · 1995
Great American Beer Festival
American Premium Lager
Silver · 2002
Great American Beer Festival
American-Style Lager
Bronze · 2003
Great American Beer Festival
American-Style Premium Lager
★Silver — Great American Beer Festival (American Premium Lager)
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival (American Premium Lager)
★Silver — Great American Beer Festival (American-Style Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopcleanmalty
noble hop
clean
malty
honey
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with subtle honey notes and a delicate citrus character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Budweiser

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear, bright gold with excellent transparency. The head is modest but persistent, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and steady throughout.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with subtle honey notes and a delicate citrus character. Soft malt grounds the profile, with a light grainy sweetness from the rice adjunct. Noble hops contribute a gentle, refined background without aggression.

honey, soft maltcitrus whispernoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light malt sweetness balanced by a clean, crisp grain character. Rice contributes a smooth, drying quality that moves through the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the soft malt and gentle hop blend to define the finish.

light grainy sweetnesssmooth rice noterestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with hop bitterness receding quickly. A dry, refreshing quality lingers without astringency.

crisp, dryquick fade
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
71
Appearance
78
Finish
70
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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About American Lager

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