Anheuser-Busch of watering down its beers

[public servant]

RTV6 - Lawsuits accuse Anheuser-Busch of watering down its beers - US/World Story

We need a lawyer.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I didn't think that was possible.

 

[Lonestar6]

How can you tell??

 

[PistolBob]

Every beer they makes tastes like it has something besides water in it...I guess that's why they keep those Clydesdales around...to make more beer....blech.

Not even a US company anymore...so it's probably foreign horse juice.

 

[public servant]

I always wondered why Budweiser tasted like crap.

OK...not completely true. I don't mind the Bud Lime. And I drink Rolling Rock which is now produced by Anheuser-Busch. It hasn't tasted the same since 2006.

 

[churchmouse]

Every beverage I have been a fan of has at some point changed to pull more profit. Every one. It may come on slowly but there is a point that the taste is just not there anymore.

 

[mrjarrell]

Big deal. Not like it's real beer. Bud's made from rice, not barley or real grains. That's why it doesn't taste like anything. Hell, I don't know how Bud drinkers would know it was watered down.

 

[Crappiepro]

I've been drinking the new Bud Black. It's a great beer. It doesn't seem watered down. I think it's even like 7% by vol. Great Beer!

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Good thing about not being a beer snob is there's more beers I enjoy.

 

[littletommy]

This is why I've started gathering the supplies to brew my own. There are still lots of good beers out there, but I find myself moving more and more towards the micro brewery stuff.

 

[Lonestar6]

Triton is s great local Indy brew; People's near Lafayette; way up north you have Three Floyd's. It is Great go be s Hoosier!

 

[drysdaleg]

Good thing i never drink any of their stuff.

 

[Shootsforfun]

What's the big deal watering down water gives you more water right?

 

[theweakerbrother]

Water would make their awful beer taste better.

 

[phylodog]

Beer sucks. Bourbon is king. It's all about the corn and I prefer mine over 100 proof.

 

[88GT]

So what? It's their product, isn't it? As long as the alcohol content isn't more than the stated amount.

 

[public servant]

So what? It's their product, isn't it? As long as the alcohol content isn't more than the stated amount.

I believe the claim is the alcohol content is less than the stated amount.

 

[sepe]

The horse urine gives it a fuller body and some flavor. The up to 30% rice makes it disgusting.

Beer sucks. Bourbon is king. It's all about the corn and I prefer mine over 100 proof.

I really only drink beer if I'm planning on drinking all night (usually only in the summer). I mostly drink gin but tequila is a good friend of mine. I can do bourbons, scotch, and whiskey but it isn't my favorite. Hypothetically speaking, I've came across some mason jars of a buddy's family recipe (possibly brought up from Kentucky, if it actually existed). Their proper moonshine was very nice and they had a bourbon recipe that was outstanding...that is, if they existed.

But homemade beer tastes so much better than store bought. Some I've made tasted better than some microbrews I've had. Much cheaper too.

 

[P-Shooter]

The Plot to Destroy America's Beer - Businessweek

While I am not a fan of Budweiser or Miller's "top shelf" brands, I do have a fundamental issue with InBev trying to sell previously imported beer that's now brewed in the states for the same price. They are increasing profit, by cutting a lot of corners and fooling the consumer. Now they're trying to buy the Modelo group as well, which will probably mean more of the same. Corona and Modelo sold at premium prices, while being brewed in St. Louis. I love our local micro brews, Triton, Flat 12, and especially Sun King. But I'm on a strict budget, so they are now an occasional indulgence. I turn to the big breweries products often out of cost. It may be their brand, and they can do what they want with it, but they are losing market share, which means people are noticing. Now they're suing. Will be interesting to see where this goes.

 

[nascarfantoo]

Haven't drank a AB, Miller's, Coors, etc. for many months (except at ballpark). Since I discovered micro brews a few years ago I just can't enjoy a Bud Light like I once did.