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My name is Liz, and this is my first beer review for The Brew Club! Let me just start off with the disclaimer! By no means am I am an expert on beer… I just enjoy drinking it. So the below statements are just what I think about Bud Light Lime. OK, with that said… Let’s continue with the review!
As far as 2 weeks ago, I started seeing more and more commercials for Bud Light Lime (I guess it’s Bud Light’s answer to Miller’s Chill). As a current Bud Light drinker, I was pretty excited about trying this lime flavored beer from Bud.I mean, come on… Who doesn’t like beer with a slight hint of lime? For years people have been adding a little lime to their Coronas, right? Blue Moon has lime flavored beer too! Its a popular trend! So, here we go! (drum roll please….)
At first glance I like the design of the Bud Light Lime bottle.It’s clear and the Lime logo makes it look kind of fun and refreshing.I think they’re definitely going with the summer feel here. Coincidental that they’re releasing this beer in early May for the start of spring/summer and the BBQ/Summer Party season? I think not… It makes sense to get people thinking abut what beers they are going to try for the summer season, right? Might as well be BL Lime.
I open it up and I smell a very, very slight hint of lime, not overpowering though. I pour the beer into my small glass (sorry no beer glass either), and it produces very little foam. As you can see in the picture, my glass is pretty small so it doesn’t fit the whole beer in it!
As I take my first taste of the Bud Light Lime, I can definitely taste the lime in the beer. It’s almost as if the lime flavoring is stronger than the beer itself because the taste of the beer isn’t very prominent; the lime overpowers it a bit.. If I had to describe the taste as best as I can, I would say that’s it tastes sort of like Sprite/7Up with a kick. The flavors are a little out of balance, more lime taste than beer taste. In my opinion, a little overdone with the lime.
I noticed that the Bud Light Lime has a 4.2% ABV, so its not a really strong beer in that sense – right on par I guess with the regular Bud offerings. How much does the Bud Light Lime Cost? In Jersey, I paid $6.49 for the six-pack (plus tax), so considering the average quality of this beer, I thing you can definitely get more bang for your buck.
To be honest, I’m a bit disappointed with the Bud Light Lime product, it’s not bad, but I was expect something a little bit more, and it’s a pretty normal light lime tasting beer. If you are wondering how many calories are in Bud Light Lime, its 116 calories. On the other hand, I think this is a pretty decent BBQ/summer beer if you’re trying to keep things light at the party.
BL Lime can help keep it light, but overall I give this beer about 2 stars.
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What do you think of Bud Light Lime? Please share your thoughts about this very popular beer! You also might be interested in our review of the Bud Light Golden Wheat!
Liz
@DEE, thanks for sharing! While its not my thing, I know a lot of people enjoy it.
I love this beer .Always did like corona with lime ,but this is even better .No mess with the lime.In Canada its 4% not 4.2 nice light refreshing drink.Can have a few without being intoxicated . Good job AB
I don’t like beer, but I love this one! It is way better than Miller Chill. Go out and GET YOU SOME!
Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm Andrea!
I love it, and i don’t have to cut up limes like with a corona. Its very refreshing and my choice of beer nowadays, cuz its taste great.
Thanks for sharing Mindy!
YUPPIE POND WATER, ENJOY BORRACHOS !!
Picked up a big 24 oz bottle for $1.97 at the local convenience store. The aroma of lime was there, but didn’t seem overly strong. The lime defiantly is in the taste though. I finished that glass and poured the remaining 12 oz into the glass. By this time the lime was just overpowering, just really had to force the remaining down. Just not impressed, I wouldn’t purchase it again. If you’re into the lime stuff, Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus would be worth trying, the lime isn’t so overpowering.
@Steve – Thanks for the comment! I actually had a lime (key lime) wheat beer from the Florida Brewing Co that was very nice. Too bad its cold outside I thought it would be great for Summer! Otherwise, I’m not much into the lime.
Hello this is my first time ever liking the taste of beer…..for years I never liked the taste of any kind of beer even Corona. My husband insisted I try this and I am a fan…..this beer has a great taste especially mixed some cherry grenadine. If u hate the taste of any beer try this and it will change your mind. Love it
Thanks the LORD for Bud Lite Lime!! I was a barmaid for 15 years. I have tried every beer that they have made. Friends have sent me beer from all over the world. I like the taste of lemons & limes. I tried other beer with lime. It only gave me heartburn. But when I herad about Budlime, I just had to try it. It blew me away!! I LOVE the taste. And no heartburn or after taste like other beers I’ve tried. — Now I want all BUDLIME tee shirts, mugs, beer holders, & anything with Budlime wrote on it.
I even like the way the cans are made with the green tab & the lime slice on it.
Heck, I’m drinking an 8oz. can right!
Time for another. See ya Budlime Fans. It’s nice to know I’m not alone
This beer is perfect after a day in the hot sun when you want something light, cool, with a hint of citrus that goes down easily. It is extremely refreshing and this is when we drink it. After softball games. Tennis,
mowing the lawn, etc. We would not necessarily order it for dinner.
It is also awesome for taking the beach. It is a LIGHT beer meaning far far fewer calories and less alcohol so you can function after you drink one or two. We love it as a summer light beer.
BLL is also made in America by your fellow citizens. We also like it better than Corona which has it’s skunky moments. I mean, it is made in Mexico and the water there…nevermind.
Very exited before I tried this beer. Very dissapointed aftrwards…
Bought a six pack to try it, because of those ads in tv, really, it isn’t any ggod at all! There is an aftertaste the lasts for a very long time. In my case, I kept sensing that constantly. Sorry; didn’t like it.
Pablo
Pablo – you’re not alone! (Big ad budgets do not equal good beer.)
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