Budweiser 24Pk

Budweiser 24Pk is a 24-pack of America's iconic beechwood-aged lager, brewed at 5% ABV by Anheuser-Busch. First introduced in 1876 out of St. Louis, Missouri, Budweiser remains one of the most recognized beer brands on the planet, distinguished by its proprietary beechwood aging process that no other major American lager replicates at scale.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5%  |  Origin: St. Louis, Missouri, USA  |  Style: American Lager  |  Brewery: Anheuser-Busch (est. 1876)

Production & Heritage

Anheuser-Busch has brewed Budweiser continuously since 1876, making it one of the longest-running beer brands in the United States. The grain bill combines barley malts with rice, along with a blend of imported and classic American aroma hops. What genuinely separates Budweiser from most mass-market lagers is its beechwood aging process: long strips of beechwood, pre-treated with baking soda to neutralize wood flavor, are stacked inside lagering tanks. This increases the surface area for yeast contact during secondary fermentation, producing a notably clean and smooth finish. Natural carbonation comes from kraeusening — the addition of actively fermenting young beer to the lagering tanks rather than force-carbonating with CO2.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Light cereal grain and pale malt lead, followed by a faint hint of fruity esters and a whisper of floral hops. The nose is clean and restrained, consistent with the style.

Taste: The palate opens with a subtle malty sweetness driven by the barley malt and rice combination. Mid-palate brings a light, crisp body with delicate fruity and citrus-adjacent notes. Hop bitterness is intentionally minimal, allowing the grain character and smooth beechwood-aged texture to carry the profile.

Finish: Short to medium in length, dry and clean with a mild residual sweetness. There is no lingering bitterness — the finish resets the palate quickly, which is a hallmark of its food-friendly design.

How to Drink Budweiser

Budweiser drinks best ice-cold, poured into a clean pilsner glass or served straight from the can or bottle between 35–40°F. Its light body and clean finish also make it a reliable base for simple beer cocktails. A Michelada benefits from Budweiser's malty sweetness balancing the tomato juice, lime, and hot sauce. A Shandy pairs Budweiser's crisp grain character with fresh lemonade for warm-weather drinking. A Beer-a-Rita (beer margarita) works well because the lager's neutral profile supports lime juice and tequila without competing for attention.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for backyard barbecues and cookouts
• Game-day gatherings where crowd-pleasing drinkability matters
• Pairing with grilled meats, burgers, and classic American fare
• Keeping a reliable everyday lager on hand at home

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Budweiser taste like? Budweiser delivers a crisp, light-bodied lager profile with subtle malty sweetness, faint fruity esters, and very low hop bitterness. The beechwood aging contributes a notably smooth, clean character that finishes dry.

How does Budweiser compare to Coors Banquet? Both are heritage American lagers brewed at 5% ABV, but Budweiser uses rice in its grain bill and beechwood aging for smoothness, while Coors Banquet relies on an all-barley and corn mashbill with Rocky Mountain water, producing a slightly more grainy, toasted flavor.

Is Budweiser good for sipping on its own? Budweiser is designed as a straightforward, drinkable lager best enjoyed cold; its clean profile and light body make it easy to drink on its own without requiring food or mixers.

Where is Budweiser made? Budweiser originated at the Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1876. Today it is brewed at multiple Anheuser-Busch facilities across the United States, though St. Louis remains the brand's historic home.

What foods pair well with Budweiser? Grilled burgers and hot dogs complement Budweiser's malty sweetness. Fried chicken works because the carbonation and dry finish cut through the oil. Pizza pairs naturally with the beer's light body. Salted pretzels and bar snacks play off its subtle sweetness. Spicy wings benefit from the clean, palate-cleansing finish.

What sizes does Budweiser come in? Budweiser is widely available in single cans and bottles (12 oz, 16 oz, 25 oz), six-packs, 12-packs, 18-packs, 24-packs, and 30-packs, as well as draft formats.

Is Budweiser worth the price? Budweiser positions as a mainstream American lager at an accessible price point; the beechwood aging and kraeusening process give it a production pedigree that exceeds what most similarly priced domestic lagers can claim.

Why Budweiser?

Budweiser's beechwood aging process is a genuine production differentiator — not a marketing gimmick. The beechwood strips create additional yeast contact surface during lagering, yielding a measurably smoother beer than standard tank-fermented lagers. Paired with kraeusening for natural carbonation and a barley malt-and-rice grain bill refined over nearly 150 years, the result is a lager that has earned its ubiquity through consistency. A 24-pack represents the most practical format for anyone who wants a dependable, clean-finishing American lager ready to serve at volume.