Budweiser Select 6Pk

Budweiser Select 6Pk is a 4.3% ABV American light lager from Anheuser-Busch, sold as a six-pack of 12 oz bottles. What distinguishes this beer from other light lagers is its extended brewhouse process — roughly twice the duration of standard beers — which naturally reduces carbohydrate and calorie content to just 99 calories and 3.1 grams of carbs per serving.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.3%  |  Origin: St. Louis, Missouri, USA  |  Style: American Light Lager  |  Brewery: Anheuser-Busch

Production & Heritage

Anheuser-Busch, founded in 1852 in St. Louis, Missouri, brews Budweiser Select using a combination of two-row malt and roasted caramel malt alongside hand-selected premium American and Bavarian hops. The extended brewhouse time is the defining production step: by keeping the wort in the brewhouse approximately twice as long as a conventional lager, fermentation consumes more sugars, resulting in a drier, lighter-bodied beer with significantly fewer residual carbohydrates. This method sets Select apart from the mainline Budweiser and positions it squarely in the low-calorie segment without resorting to adjunct-heavy shortcuts.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Faint grain and subtle floral hop character greet the nose. There is a light bready quality underneath, with no heavy malt sweetness dominating.

Taste: The entry is clean and dry, with a subtle grainy sweetness giving way to hints of toasted bread at mid-palate. A touch of floral bitterness from the Bavarian hops emerges toward the finish, balanced by a slightly doughy malt backbone. The body is deliberately thin and refreshing.

Finish: Dry and crisp with a lingering beechwood character that distinguishes it from many competitors in the light lager category. The finish is short but clean, leaving little residual sweetness.

How to Drink Budweiser Select

Serve ice-cold, ideally between 33–40°F, in the bottle or poured into a chilled pilsner glass to appreciate its pale gold clarity. Its dry, low-carb profile makes it a strong base for beer cocktails: a Michelada benefits from its clean dryness against tomato juice and hot sauce; a Shandy pairs its light body with fresh lemonade for warm-weather drinking; and a Beer-a-Rita uses the low sweetness as a neutral canvas for lime and triple sec.

Best For

• Backyard barbecues and tailgates where a crisp, easy-drinking lager keeps pace with the day
• Calorie-conscious drinkers looking for a full-flavored alternative at 99 calories
• Stocking a cooler for game-day gatherings with a crowd-friendly beer
• Casual weeknight drinking when a lighter option fits the mood

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Budweiser Select taste like? Budweiser Select is a dry, clean light lager with subtle grainy sweetness, hints of toasted bread, a touch of floral hop bitterness, and a distinctive beechwood-accented finish. The overall impression is crisp and refreshing with very low residual sweetness.

How does Budweiser Select compare to Michelob Ultra? Both are low-calorie American light lagers, but Budweiser Select at 4.3% ABV and 99 calories sits slightly higher in alcohol and calories than Michelob Ultra's 4.2% ABV and 95 calories. Select's use of roasted caramel malt and extended brewhouse time tends to deliver more noticeable malt character and a drier finish compared to Ultra's more neutral flavor profile.

Is Budweiser Select good for calorie-conscious drinkers? At 99 calories and just 3.1 grams of carbohydrates per 12 oz serving, Budweiser Select is specifically engineered for drinkers who want a lighter beer without completely sacrificing flavor.

Where is Budweiser Select made? Budweiser Select is brewed by Anheuser-Busch, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the oldest and largest brewing operations in the United States, founded in 1852.

What foods pair well with Budweiser Select? Grilled chicken or burgers benefit from the beer's dry, palate-cleansing finish. Light seafood like shrimp tacos works well with its crisp carbonation. Spicy wings find balance against the low sweetness and clean body. Fresh salads with citrus vinaigrette complement its subtle floral hop notes. Pizza is a classic pairing, where the beer's dryness cuts through cheese and oil.

What sizes does Budweiser Select come in? Budweiser Select is commonly available in six-packs of 12 oz bottles, as well as larger multi-packs and individual larger-format cans depending on regional availability.

Is Budweiser Select worth the price? Budweiser Select positions as a mainstream light lager that delivers slightly more malt complexity than many competitors in its price tier, making it a solid value for drinkers who want low-calorie convenience without an entirely flavorless experience.

Why Budweiser Select?

The defining advantage of Budweiser Select is its extended brewhouse process, which achieves a genuinely drier, lower-carbohydrate beer through fermentation rather than simply diluting a standard lager. The use of roasted caramel malt alongside two-row barley gives it a toasted character that most sub-100-calorie beers lack entirely. For drinkers navigating the crowded light lager segment, Select delivers a measurable step up in flavor depth while keeping the nutritional profile lean at 99 calories and 3.1 grams of carbs. It occupies a practical middle ground between ultra-light beers and full-calorie lagers.