I’m sure it takes a company like Anheiser-Busch months if not years to perfect a new brew for market. At the same time I’m sure it takes a company like InBev months if not years to put together a deal to buy the largest American owned brewery. It just seemed a little too perfect that a month after news broke that Anheiser-Bush had been bought by Belgium based InBev Anheiser turned around and dropped Budweiser American Ale on the market.
American Ale is Budweiser’s shot at a mass produced microbrew. It’s a top fermented ale that is dry hopped with Casade hops.
The beer itself isn’t bad but it’s definitely nothing special. American Ale has a nice amber color with hints of red and pours with a nice head. The head dissipates fairly quickly with little to no lacing. Despite it’s microbrew looks once American Ale hits your mouth it definitely feels like a Budweiser. American Ale lacks the full body mouth feel that brews like Alaskan Amber or even a Redhook Blonde have. Basically it’s a amber colored Budweiser that has a malty taste and a slightly bitter aftertaste.
If you are looking to pick up a six pack of something different it’s not a bad choice but if you are bellied up to the bar and you’re looking for a pint I would go with a legit microbrew.
