About this beer

Budweiser goes back to 1876, when Adolphus Busch set out in St. Louis, Missouri, to brew a light, crisp lager that could travel across America. Nearly 150 years later it remains one of the most recognised beers in the world, and its red-and-white label is a fixture at Kolkata bars and house parties alike. The Budweiser sold in India is brewed locally by AB InBev, the brand's owner.

Expect a bright, pale-gold lager with a lively sparkle. Barley malt gives a light sweetness, rice keeps the body crisp and clean, and a restrained hop bitterness rounds it off. It is a reliable all-rounder: refreshing on a humid afternoon, easy alongside spicy food, and familiar enough to please a mixed crowd. Choose the 330 ml bottle for the table, or the 500 ml pack for the fridge before a match screening or a family get-together.

Key facts

• Created by Adolphus Busch in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1876
• Known worldwide as the 'King of Beers'
• Brewed with barley malt, rice and hops for a crisp, clean American-style lager
• Brewed locally in India by AB InBev; stocked here in 330 ml and 500 ml packs

Tasting notes

Aroma:

light malt, a touch of green apple and faint floral hops

Taste:

crisp and clean, light biscuit sweetness, gentle bitterness

Finish:

short, dry and refreshing

Serve

Serve ice-cold, 3-5°C, straight from the bottle or poured into a chilled pilsner glass.

Food pairing

A natural match for a Kolkata kathi roll or chicken chaap, and for buffalo wings or a classic hot dog.