sakinago
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Mrs T brought home a slab of Bud Light the other day and I have to say how underwhelmed I am. It tastes of piss and I still have about 9 cans to get through.
She got it cheap because it isnt selling. Thank God she didnt buy all of it.
It got me thinking of American beers. I remember from my visits there that your drinking culture is different to ours in that you do not drink heavily. Most of the beers I tried were ok but a bit underpowered. Probably to refrain you from getting drunk and killing each other in a drunken rage.
But I know that there is better out there. A few weeks ago I went to a wake in a local hotel and they were serving this beauty - ON DRAUGHT !! God Bless America !! It really enhanced my funeral experience.
Shipyard
So how do Coors and Bud achieve such dominance when there are real quality beers out there ?
Regional acquired taste. Plus they are cheaper than imported or specialty beers. I've never liked bud (outside of bud light lines at the beach or on the boat). They are quite refreshing. Also maybe climate has something to do with it? Our summers do get hot, and in many places humid, a heavier beer is not that appetizing during that type of weather.