Budweiser Repeal Reserve Amber Lager

[GilaMinumBeer]

They can do it, and it will be faultless when they do. I don't understand why they don't brew beers like this all the time and sell them under the Michelob label.

Perhaps they are testing the market with this one.

Prolly for the same reasons that Michelobe stopped. I expect the challenge is getting people to just try them.

Michelobe has made some reasonable attempts. Their Pale Ale of ~2007 was fantastic. They also offered a Marzen, Porter, Bavarian Wheat, and a Bourbon Cask Ale. Hell they even had a winter sampler.

I miss the Pale Ale.

 

[Hammy71]

I'll give it a try when I see it at the store. I've said it before....I'm a beer geek, not a beer snob.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

They can do it, and it will be faultless when they do. I don't understand why they don't brew beers like this all the time and sell them under the Michelob label.

Perhaps they are testing the market with this one.

Remember "Bud American Ale"? It was actually pretty good. IMHO it was a little bland compared to what I look for in an APA; i.e. I'd much prefer SNPA or similar. But it was technically flawless and it would be my first go-to if I was at an airport bar or perhaps major sporting event where the selections were poor, i.e. where everything was macro pale lager with maybe Boston Lager thrown in as "premium".

But it got killed after three years. I suspect that everyone who buys craft avoided it because it was Bud, and everyone who never buys craft didn't see a reason to buy it instead of their usual macro lager.

 

[madscientist451]

I'm kind of curious about the beer, but for now, I'm not buying any ABInBev products as long as they sponsor organizations ( not naming them) that CHOOSE not to follow their own rules and be disrespectful.
There are plenty of other beers to try and I have plenty of homebrew.
I'm not advocating others do the same, please keep drinking what you want, its a personal choice and freedom is important.

 

[Homercidal]

Prolly for the same reasons that Michelobe stopped. I expect the challenge is getting people to just try them.

Michelobe has made some reasonable attempts. Their Pale Ale of ~2007 was fantastic. They also offered a Marzen, Porter, Bavarian Wheat, and a Bourbon Cask Ale. Hell they even had a winter sampler.

I miss the Pale Ale.

I liked the variety pack that Mich sold years back. Of course that was back when I was first starting to get into craft beer, but still...

I haven't seen this new beer around yet, but then I haven't really looked either. My beer purchases lately have been the craft beer endcap at my local grocery store and the usual hunt for limit Edition beers from craft breweries (Backwoods Bastard! FTW!)

 

[mmb]

Remember "Bud American Ale"? It was actually pretty good. IMHO it was a little bland compared to what I look for in an APA; i.e. I'd much prefer SNPA or similar. But it was technically flawless and it would be my first go-to if I was at an airport bar or perhaps major sporting event where the selections were poor, i.e. where everything was macro pale lager with maybe Boston Lager thrown in as "premium".

But it got killed after three years. I suspect that everyone who buys craft avoided it because it was Bud, and everyone who never buys craft didn't see a reason to buy it instead of their usual macro lager.

Bud Ale was a middling to good Amber Ale. They can brew a "good" craft beer but it's not in the cards for there demo. I don't know if Bud will ever make the splash into "craft" simply because it fights against their main market product. They could make a damn good beer but they'd make fun of it on TV.

Although, Bud Light Pumpkin Spice wouldn't surprise me at all for the Basic Bar Ahem Ladies.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I liked the variety pack that Mich sold years back. Of course that was back when I was first starting to get into craft beer, but still...

I haven't seen this new beer around yet, but then I haven't really looked either. My beer purchases lately have been the craft beer endcap at my local grocery store and the usual hunt for limit Edition beers from craft breweries (Backwoods Bastard! FTW!)

I was really disappointed when they took the Pale ale off the shelves here. It was, IMO, a solid beer. High flavor, low alcohol. Good price point. Was quickly becoming a staple beer in my fridge.

 

[unionrdr]

Nice color, good clarity, but too much caramel malt flavor in my estimation. And it only comes in a 6 pack that I ever saw?

 

[brewshki]

It was good enough. I appreciate a good amber lager and this was decently up there. However, I still have other brands I prefer. I am not 100% sure I like those ones more only for the brand, but I am okay with that. While I try to support craft, I don't mind buying BMC. However, this isn't good enough to make me choose it over something like Sam Adams or a smaller brand.

 

[madscientist451]

Sorry, still not buying any. Bud sponsors an outfit that lets their employees violate THEIR OWN RULES when they disrespect the flag, veterans and all Americans. Its just not negotiable. Drinking that would put a bad taste in my mouth. Note: I respect others choices and if you want to buy Bud products, its still a (somewhat) free country and I hope you enjoy it.

 

[BrunDog]

...Bud sponsors an outfit that lets their employees violate THEIR OWN RULES when they disrespect the flag, veterans and all Americans. ...

Care to elaborate? I am interested to learn what this means.

 

[Enemygod]

Care to elaborate? I am interested to learn what this means.

I can only assume he is referencing the NFL.

 

[BrunDog]

I can only assume he is referencing the NFL.

Duh... of course! I was thinking something else. That's because I have already wiped the NFL from my mind.

 

[schematix]

What's this NFL? Anyone?

 

[mmb]

Sorry, still not buying any. Bud sponsors an outfit that lets their employees violate THEIR OWN RULES when they disrespect the flag, veterans and all Americans. Its just not negotiable. Drinking that would put a bad taste in my mouth. Note: I respect others choices and if you want to buy Bud products, its still a (somewhat) free country and I hope you enjoy it.

Funny how people claim to love America and rail against that which makes it great.

 

[schematix]

I don't think anyone would argue that they don't have the right to protest. It's the form and forum they've chosen that so many find to be inappropriate and insulting.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Funny how people claim to love America and rail against that which makes it great.

Most of us who aren't watching the NFL because of that don't think it should be illegal for the players to be protesting. Or I hope not, because that would be tremendously hypocritical.

We just are choosing to spend our time doing other things.

In all fairness, I've never watched much NFL, so they don't miss me anyways

 

[mmb]

Most of us who aren't watching the NFL because of that don't think it should be illegal for the players to be protesting. Or I hope not, because that would be tremendously hypocritical.

Welcome to America, you must be new here.

 

[ancientmariner52]

It's not illegal, but it is rude, obnoxious, and counterproductive. Don't stomp on my toes and poke me in the eye, then ask for my help. The problems are very real, but this is simply not helping.

 

[WFox93]

Arguments regarding the NFL aside, You folks have convinced me to try this repeal stuff. I was on the fence before but I've got an event coming up and I'm between batches so my homebrew is running low. Think I'll grab a six of this while I'm at the store.

 

[passedpawn]

Had one tonight while watching the Lightning school the Blues. Pretty good. Color is awesome, flavor just OK (at least there is flavor ). I would have taken another, but german octoberfest was also available.

 

[passedpawn]

I just skimmed the posts above. Some people are just bent on rage. Might be a social media thing. I don't care +/- about inbev, and I don't watch NFL, don't care about either. Maybe that kind of raging belongs on facebook or similar. Also, discussions of flag and veterans and such here, why?

 

[WFox93]

Seems like the run of this Repeal stuff is done. I searched and searched and couldn't find any, anywhere. I spoke with the owner of a local liquor store (but one of the nice ones...not like the "corner liquor and tobacco spot") She told me that they were out at the brewery are struggling to come up with more. I don't know how true this is but it does seem to hold some water since none is available anywhere.

 

[BrunDog]

If it sold, they will make more. Especially if the margins were good.

 

[GHBWNY]

Love it or hate it, Bud is getting a ton of free advertising from this thread.

 

[madscientist451]

I just skimmed the posts above. Some people are just bent on rage.

Maybe there is some rage, but I can't tell from here by looking at a computer screen. There are plenty of choices out there, some people choose to ignore what's going on and continue to support NFL sponsors, maybe they just don't care about it all that much; others choose to NOT support NFL sponsors and express their opinions about it. And still others just want to taste a different beer.
Whatever your choice, I hope everyone has a safe, happy Holiday season and a healthy and prosperous new year!

 

[applescrap]

I saw this in the store the other day.

I hate how AB/Inbev mock the "craft brewers" in their media but then buy craft breweries and emulate them with their own stuff.

Screw 'em.

Ut oh, here we go again. Screw who? Who is the 'em, all 200,000 people they employ? Many honest hardworking Americans.

 

[madscientist451]

Care to elaborate? I am interested to learn what this means.

Sorry, I can't elaborate. The original post was intentionally vague, because if posts are deemed too controversial, they are banned, so I can't really add anything.