Budweiser American Ale
Tuesday May 13, 2008
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what do you think of Genesee Cream Ale ???
I’ve certainly heard of it but I’ve never had it. I don’t think that it’s distributed in my area.
THE BIG LIE!!!! Budweiser used to be American. It didnt need to be labeled American, it WAS American. Now that the Dutch own it, they need to label it American.
What a FRAUD!!!
Intriguing theory but they were using “American” long before anyone suspected the Belgian (not Dutch) takeover.
In addition shirteesdotnet, American Ale is a style of beer. They are not claiming they are an American company but simply stating the style of beer that is in the bottle.
One more thing, you should probably also brush up on which country the Dutch come from. Either that or read again who bought Budweiser.
My dad brought home a promo pack from the heads of Budweiser, and I found it tasted like a light version of Samuel Adam’s Oktoberfest. Any thoughts?
Unless I’m mistaken Anheuser-Busch is still an American Company. The shareholders vote for the take over by inBev is scheduled to end Sept. 29th. Also there is a pending anti-trust concern. ABIB would hold a virtual monopoly over beer production and shipping in The States.
Is Budweiser ever going to release a product similar to Guinness Draught? Stouts are increasing in popularity in the States, and I think an American Stout would do quite well.
Also, I am really looking forward to trying the American Ale. I’m a big fan of Newcastle Brown Ale, and perhaps Budweiser is onto something similar.
Budweiser did make a Stout called Bare Knuckle Stout. Not sure if it ever hit the shelves, but a few restaurants in the area had it on tap a while but that was about 5 years ago.
shirtteesdotnet is full of it, bud has always had “the great american lager” printed on the bottle. they simply followed suit with the ale. tacky? no. what makes your company what it is today? yes. thanks, im here all week.
Great beer! Serious punch! Better than Sam Adams octoberfest! Hey Guys, Where do you think this beer is made? AMERICA!!!!!!!!!
I was just wondering if anyone knows if this beer is distributed in only select areas. if so, for how long and where? I wonder because I cant find it anywhere around where I live (Indianapolis), but maybe I am looking in the wrong spots.
Having tasted real beers and ales in Europe, the stuff produced by Budweiser is not even in the same class. The American Ale is, however, equal to the good ales you might get in Great Britain and on a par with the Sam Adams Boston Lager. Most Americans wouldn’t know a good beer or ale if it bit them in the butt.
For those of you looking Bud American Ale in your area Anheuser-Busch has set up a website devoted their new beer. It contains a handy-dandy locator that can help you find the nearest place to buy it. Check it out at http://www.budamericanale.com/pub/american-ale.aspx#find-it
I had a number of samples of this Ale at Seaworld in Orlando just last week. I thoroughly enjoyed the ale, it reminded my of Sweetwater Pale Ale which is brewed/sold at a chain of restaurants here in the DC Area. I did a side by side comparison to Michelob Amber Bock and I much preferred the Bud Ale. I typically drink Sam Boston Lager and currently Sam Oktoberfest, but they may have a companion in the refrigerator if I can find bottles in stores around here. Unfortunately the locator tool doesn’t work for VA.
I’m drinking one now, and I have to say I like it. It is a huge step up from Bud or Bud Lite and I wish them well with it. I really Think AB should have long ago stop worrying about cannibalizing sales of Bud if they came out with something good. Oh, and “World Traveler”, I am one as well, and there are bad and excellent brews anywhere you go, even dare I say it, the EU.
Cheers
Haha, Col. You are correct; the US most certainly does not have a monopoly on bad beer.
i had my first ale and im not sure but i thinkthe black lettering on a brown label doesnt get it (not that im too worried about whats on the bottle)
I have to say, this is better than I expected. I think the watered down Oktoberfest pretty much hit it on the head. For a cheap beer you’ll probably be able to find in $5 pitchers and $6 buckets, you’ll be hard pressed to beat it.
That’s a good point, Anon; I hadn’t thought of it this way. Bud American Ale should prove to be an affordable beer that most everyone can enjoy.
Ha, this is totally a watered-down version of Sam Adams ‘Oktoberfest’ … which is a truly AMAZING beer. Sam Adams kicks BW arse any day of the week. I’m from Missouri and I still drink Coors Light over Bud Light … sorry BW!
I’m a native of Ireland, have traveled all over the globe and drank extensively in most countries (my liver does not thank me for that!). AS someone who normally drinks Smithwicks, Sam Adams and various craft ales, I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of this brew. Kudos to AB for producing a quality Ale. I had pangs of doubt forking over $7 for something I thought would probably be another domestic red imposter (thinking Red Dog), bit no worries, this is a worthy ale. Good Job Anheuser Busch. This is a winner.
I just downed one of these and I’m on the fence. It is like a cross between Sam Adams Boston Ale and a Bud. Weird …