Natrual Ice 6Pk 16OZ

Natural Ice 6Pk 16OZ is a 5.9% ABV American ice lager sold in a six-pack of 16-ounce cans, brewed by Anheuser-Busch InBev. As the number-one-selling ice beer brand in the United States, Natural Ice — widely known as Natty Ice — has maintained a commanding presence in the value ice beer category for decades.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.9%  |  Origin: St. Louis, Missouri, United States  |  Style: American Ice Lager  |  Brewery: Anheuser-Busch InBev

Production & Heritage

Natural Ice is produced by Anheuser-Busch, the storied St. Louis brewery founded in 1852 and now part of the global Anheuser-Busch InBev group. The beer is made with a blend of premium American-grown and imported hops alongside a grain bill of malt and corn. What defines Natural Ice is Anheuser-Busch's exclusive ice-brewing process: the beer is chilled to below-freezing temperatures, forming ice crystals that are then removed. This concentration step increases the alcohol content above that of a standard lager and contributes to a fuller body relative to other budget-tier American beers.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with pronounced sweet corn and a layer of honeyed bread. A general sweetness dominates, with faint yeast and grain notes detectable underneath.

Taste: The palate is decidedly corn-forward, delivering a noticeable sweetness on entry. Mid-palate brings a starchy, grainy breadiness that reflects the malt-and-corn grain bill. The back end carries a metallic edge that becomes more apparent as the beer warms.

Finish: The finish is short to medium with a slightly raw, doughy quality and residual corn sweetness. A faint metallic tang lingers briefly before fading.

How to Drink Natural Ice

Natural Ice is best served ice-cold, straight from the can or poured into a chilled pint glass. The low temperature tames the sweetness and keeps the finish clean. A Michelada works well here — the lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire counter the corn sweetness with acidity and spice. A simple Beer Margarita (Beergarita) blends Natty Ice with frozen limeade and tequila for a crowd-friendly summer drink. A Shandy — half beer, half lemonade — is another practical option that balances the grain-forward character with bright citrus.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for tailgating or game-day gatherings
• Casual backyard barbecues where quantity and cold refreshment matter
• Budget-friendly party supply for large groups
• Late-night drinking sessions that call for an easy-drinking, higher-ABV lager

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Natural Ice taste like? Natural Ice is a corn-forward ice lager with a noticeable sweetness, starchy grain body, and a short finish that carries a slight metallic edge. It drinks simply and is best enjoyed very cold.

How does Natural Ice compare to Bud Ice? Both are ice-brewed lagers from Anheuser-Busch, but Natural Ice has a higher ABV at 5.9% versus Bud Ice's 5.5%. Natural Ice tends to taste sweeter and more corn-driven, while Bud Ice is generally perceived as slightly cleaner and more neutral on the palate.

Is Natural Ice good for parties? Natural Ice is one of the most popular choices for large gatherings due to its low cost, higher-than-average ABV, and wide availability in multi-pack formats including 16-ounce tallboy cans.

Where is Natural Ice made? Natural Ice is brewed by Anheuser-Busch InBev, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Production takes place across Anheuser-Busch's network of U.S. breweries.

What foods pair well with Natural Ice? Grilled hot dogs and bratwurst complement the beer's corn sweetness with smoky, savory fat. Nachos with jalapeños provide spice and crunch that cut through the malt. Pizza — particularly pepperoni — works because the carbonation and cold temperature cleanse the palate between bites. Fried chicken is another solid match, as the beer's light body refreshes against the richness of the breading.

What sizes does Natural Ice come in? Natural Ice is widely available in 12-ounce cans (in 6-, 12-, 18-, 24-, and 30-packs), 16-ounce tallboy cans (commonly in 6-packs, as featured here), 25-ounce single cans, and 24-ounce single cans.

Is Natural Ice worth the price? Natural Ice positions firmly as a value-tier ice lager, and within that segment it delivers exactly what buyers expect: a higher ABV than standard domestic lagers at a very low cost per ounce. For drinkers seeking craft complexity or nuanced flavor, this is not the target — but as a budget ice beer, it leads the category in sales for a reason.

Why Natural Ice?

Natural Ice holds the title of America's best-selling ice beer, a position it has defended for years against competitors like Bud Ice, Keystone Ice, and Milwaukee's Best Ice. The exclusive ice-brewing process from Anheuser-Busch pushes its ABV to 5.9%, notably higher than most standard American lagers, while the 16-ounce tallboy format provides more beer per can than a standard 12-ounce serving. For consumers in the value ice lager category, Natty Ice remains the benchmark — not because of flavor complexity, but because of reliable consistency, broad distribution, and straightforward drinkability at a price point that undercuts nearly everything else on the shelf.