Buffalo Kolsch 716 - Flying Bison Brewing Company

    Buffalo Kolsch 716 is a Kolsch brewed by the Flying Bison Brewing Company which is located in Buffalo, New York. 716 is Flying Bison's summer seasonal beer which has previously been called Dawn Patrol Gold as well as Flying Bison Summer Beer.

    The beer pours a golden straw color with one finger of white head which quickly fades. The beer appears very bubbly and energetic.

    Buffalo Kolsch 716 smells lightly of cereal grains and a tiny bit of hops citrus.

    The beer is light bodied with a medium level of carbonation. The beer is extremely crisp and refreshing.

    The Kolsch's taste is light, yet still full of flavor. Sweet grainy malts make up the majority of the beer's flavor, though there is a fair amount of hops citrus flavor as well. The beer reminds me of other German style beers in a good way. The beer finishes clean and semi-dry with an alcohol content of 5.40% ABV.

The Legend Lives On!

    I realize that 716 is likely the area code for Buffalo, New York, but imagine for a minute that there was once a legendary flying buffalo. This buffalo was magnificent in many ways, not the least of which was the fact that he could out-drink any man. A wise Indian shaman decided to trick the buffalo into teaching him the secret of flight. His plan went like this: While the buffalo drank full strength alcohol, the shaman would slyly be drinking only water. In order to pull off the illusion, the Shaman would have to call upon the wisdom of his ancestors. When the buffalo came into the village for the contest, the old shaman convinced the great beast that he was old, and as such, was very cold all of the time. In order to stay warm, the shaman insisted that his drinks be warmed over the fire before he drank them. The buffalo agreed, not being aware of the evaporative characteristics of alcohol when heated to boiling. While the shaman appeared to simply be drinking warmed alcohol, he was actually drinking something closer to water. Legend tells that it took 716 drinks to finally drop the great flying buffalo. Suffering nothing more than a full bladder, the shaman and his people rejoiced in their victory. Three days later, the buffalo awoke and fulfilled his end of the promise. With their newly acquired ability to fly, the Indian tribe set off to make a new home for themselves in the clouds.

    I was pleasantly surprised by Buffalo Kolsch 716. The beer is extremely refreshing and flavorful while still managing to be light. This is the perfect summertime beer. I could imagine drinking this beer while lounging outside by the grill, at the beach, or even while I'm doing some outdoors work.

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Pecan Harvest Ale - Abita Brewing Co.

    Pecan Harvest Ale is a Brown Ale created by Abita Brewing Co. which is located in Abita Springs, Louisiana. Pecan Harvest Ale differs from other Browns in that Pecans are added to the brew for a subtle nutty flavor. This beer was donated to Amulets and Ale by Emily Hohman.

    Abita's Brown Ale pours a copper color with a substantial beige head. Some lacing can be seen on the glass as the beer level diminishes.

    The beer smells mildly of sweet malts and toffee. There is also a noticeable hint of nuttiness to the beer.

    Pecan Harvest Ale is a light bodied beer with very little carbonation. The body is so thin that you have swallowed the beer before you even realize that you had some in your mouth.

    The Brown Ale's flavor is quite mild. A base of sweet malts is the main flavor with the tiniest bit of hops coming in at the end. You really can taste the pecans in the beer, which I find quite nice. The light toffee sweetness and nutty flavors remind me of a pecan pie, though much more subtle in flavor.

More like a "light brown" ale.

    I'm not really a fan of pecan pie, though I do find this beer to be pleasant. I'm starting to think that Abita Brewing Co. got their name from the various things that they add to their beers. The last Abita beer that I reviewed, Purple Haze, has raspberries added to the mix. Abita's brewmaster must just run around the brewery putting "a-bit-a" this into one vat, and "a-bit-a" that into another. Well, I suppose if he goes around doing that long enough he's bound to come across some very good combinations, and Pecan Harvest Ale seems to be one of them.

    I am, however, disappointed in the body and flavor of this beer. Such a thin, water-like body is not very pleasant to me when I'm drinking beer. The lightness of the flavors make me think even more that Pecan Harvest Ale comes off as watery. Luckily, Abita found that Pecans really add something nice to their beer, changing an average beer to a slightly better than average beer.

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In The Name Of Suffering - Three Floyds Brewing Co.

    In The Name Of Suffering is a Black India Pale Ale brewed by Three Floyds Brewing Co. located in Munster, Indiana. This ale is brewed as a collaboration between the brewery and the band "EYEHATEGOD". According to the bottle, this is brewed in a New Orleans style. I picked up this bomber on a recent trip up to the Three Floyds brewpub.

    The beer pours a dark black with a large khaki head. Some lacing is left by the foam as it falls down the glass.

    In The Name Of Suffering smells mainly like the trademark Three Floyds hops aroma. There is also a slight sweetness of roasty malts that is subtly perceptible underneath the sharp hops scents.

    The Black IPA is medium bodied with a medium level of carbonation. The beer feels like it almost takes over your entire mouth when you take a sip.

Black Metal Beer.

    In The Name Of Suffering blends the pretty common hops flavors of Three Floyds' beers with a surprising roasty and cocoa malt base. There is a nutty flavor at the end of the taste before the beer's dry finish leaves you ready for more. I really expected this beer to be much more bitter than it is. Instead, the beer leaves a sweet cocoa aftertaste. The balanced, yet contrasting flavors mask any alcohol harshness that may be present in a beer with an ABV of 7.1%.

    If the skulls, snakes, and monster on the bottle didn't clue you in at first, this is a pretty metal beer. The dark black color of the ale allows no light to penetrate the glass it is poured in, just as the dark souls of those who play heavy metal. I wouldn't be surprised if you drank this ale and were suddenly able to shred  on guitar with the best of them. In fact, I might just go pick up the old guitar as soon as I finish this post! HAHA! Nobody can stop me now. Before long, I'll be tearing it up just like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZspGWM-aWs!

    Yeah, maybe not. At least I got to enjoy a good beer. In The Name Of Suffering is another quality beer from Three Floyds Brewing Co. While it isn't my favorite beer from the brewery, it still manages to impress with an amazing balance of hops and malts which only the finest breweries seem to be able to achieve. This Black IPA is a good mix of dark beers and pale ales which could be a very nice compromise for fans of either style attempting to get into the other one.

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Heavy Rain - Playstation 3

    Heavy Rain is an Interactive Drama/Action-Adventure game created by Quantic Dream. The game saw release in 2010 solely on the Playstation 3. Unique from most other games of the generation, Heavy Rain has a strong focus on story-telling rather than reflex button-mashing action. Because of this focus, Heavy Rain plays out much like an interactive movie in which your actions influence the story's outcome.

Devil's Tramping Ground Tripel - Aviator Brewing Company

    Devil's Tramping Ground Tripel is a Tripel (imagine that!) created by Aviator Brewing Company which is located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. No, I didn't make that city up. I received this beer as a part of my craft beer club membership. Last month the club ran a special "beer in cans" month which featured four beers packaged in the sometimes looked down upon aluminum can. I, for one, am a huge fan of beer in cans as they keep the beer fresher and protects it from light extremely well. Not to mention the fact that beers cool down much faster in aluminum.

    Devil's Tramping Ground pours a pale gold with a finger or two of an off-white head. The foam is quite bubbly and quickly dissipates.

    The Tripel smells lightly of sweet banana as Belgian styles tend to. There is a distinct yeasty smell to the Tripel as well as a generaly sweet scent. A slight hint of cloves can also be smelled.

    The beer is moderately carbonated and features a medium body. There is a bit of alcohol warmth to the 9.2% ABV Tripel as well.

The only beer served in hell?

    Devil's Tramping Ground Tripel floods the tongue with sweet malts and funky banana-like Belgian yeast flavor. There is only the slightest bit of hops in the mix which keeps the sweetness from becoming overbearing. As well as the warmth, the beer's alcohol content causes there to be a slight jet fuel-like boozyness to the Tripel which causes some of the flavor to be lost. There is also a somewhat metallic tang to the beer.

    From what I've heard, people in hell want ice water. At least that's what I was told quite often when I explained to my parents that I really wanted that new video game that just came out. Apparently, as it turns out, people in hell want water because all they have is beer. Which wouldn't usually be a bad thing, but think about it, it's super fiery hot down there. Alcohol is extremely flammable. Therefore, these poor souls are attempting to find refreshment, only to combust into even hotter flames! These guys can't get a break! But then, I guess that's why it's called hell...

    I'm by no means saying that Devil's Tramping Ground Tripel is a bad beer and is given to evil souls as punishment. In fact, Aviator's Tripel is a good representative of the Tripel style. The beer is a little bit thinner bodied and too boozy tasting to be a perfect beer, but it is still one worth trying. If you're in the North Carolina area pick some up, but watch out for the horned beast!

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Salmon Fly Honey Rye - Madison River Brewing Company

    Salmon Fly Honey Rye is a Rye Beer created by Madison River Brewing Company which is located in Belgrade, Montana. I received this beer as part of my craft brew club.

    The Rye Beer pours a pale straw color with almost no head to speak of. I really expected this beer to be darker colored, and the lack of head makes me worry about the beer's body.

    The beer smells very sweet. There are notes of honey perceptible as well as bready malts, the peppery spice of rye, and some fruity notes from the hops. Strangely enough, instead of the normal citrus/pine scent of hops, this beer smells almost like apples.

    Salmon Fly Honey Rye is thin bodied with a very low level of carbonation. With an alcohol content of 5.6% ABV, no alcohol characteristics are present.

    Madison River's Rye Beer tastes much like it smells. Toasted bread malt flavors intermingle with the honey's sweetness. There is only the slightest bit of hops flavor to the beer, and only as a finish to the spicy and sweet notes put forth by the beer. Overall the flavors are very light. The beer tastes slightly watery due to the flavor's subtlety. Just as I thought I could smell apple in the beer, I also taste it a little bit in the beer's aftertaste.

    It is a goal of mine to one day be somewhere that I can regularly fish for salmonids. Unfortunately with my current skill level in fly fishing I would likely do a much better job of catching trees and unfortunate fellow fishermen. I'm starting to wonder, however, if I might be able to catch a few fish by pouring some of this beer into their natural habitat. As we all know, beer makes people stupid. If this is also true for fish, more than likely one is going to look at his friends a be like "hey dude, watch this!" right before he swims at me full speed. Of course with his  (because obviously only a male would show off like this) slowed reaction times I could easily snatch the fish out of the water as he attempted to tease me in front of his friends. Some might say that this would be unfair to the fish. I just say that it's using my resources!

    Salmon Fly Honey Rye is not really a beer that I would choose to drink regularly. There was nothing unpleasant about the beer, but there also wasn't anything that stood out. I would really rather have a beer which put flavor first a little bit more and came off as less watery. Still, if Salmon Fly is all that's on tap, it's still going to be way better than those...other beers.

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Latitude 48 IPA - Boston Beer Company

    Latitude 48 IPA is an American India Pale Ale created by the Boston Beer Company located in Boston, Massachusetts. I purchased this beer as part of Samuel Adams' "Hopology" pack in hopes that the beers would be better than Sam Adams' norm.

    Latitude 48 pours an amber color with Samuel Adams' hallmark thick head which leaves lacing down the glass as it resides. A large amount of bubbles can be seen in the glass, making me suspect that this one is going to be over-carbonated.

    The AIPA smells strongly of hops. According to the bottle, this beer is made using a vast collection of hops varieties from all over the world, which is the likely reason that the hops scent to the beer is somewhat confusing. The beer has a fruity, yet almost metallic smell to it which isn't unpleasant as much as it is intriguing.

    Sam Adams' beer is light to medium bodied with a moderate level of carbonation, definitely not the huge level that I was expecting. Instead of being too foamy in the mouth, the carbonation beefs up the body and makes what would seem like a lighter body seem much thicker and more smooth.

There's a reason we all went West.

    The American India Pale Ale tastes much sweeter than I would have guessed. While there are some slight floral notes from the hops, a huge malt backbone is more strongly featured. There is a somewhat bitter aftertaste from the beer, but other than that Latitude 48 is somewhat lacking in hops for an IPA. I also taste what I think is a cinnamon spiciness. There is a slight alcohol warmth to the beer which is surprising at 6% ABV.

    Latitude 48 is named for the Pacific North West area of the United States which supposedly has the best climate for growing hops. I can only imagine that our ancestors must have known this, hence the push Westward. Sure, there was supposed to be gold and silver on the west coast, but I think that they really went West for green gold, hops! Of course this isn't something that they would teach us in school, and we all know that there is no way that this fact would appear in any Oregon Trail game, but there just might be something to the theory.

    I went into drinking Latitude 48 hoping to discover a decent IPA created by Samuel Adams. By all accounts, Sammy makes good beer, he just doesn't make beer that is anything special. If ever you want something that is easy-drinking, look to Sam Adams. I feel like this IPA kind of goes along those same lines. If you would like an easy introduction into IPAs without jumping right into the super bitter stuff, Latitude 48 might just be the perfect starting point for you!

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Two Hearted Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

    Two Heated Ale is an American India Pale Ale created by Bell's Brewery, Inc. which is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. American IPAs tend to be more fruity and floral in their hops selections as compared to the classic English IPAs which are usually more on the piney end of things. Two Hearted Ale has the distinguished honor of being my third favorite beer of all time. This is definitely my "go-to" beer when I'm out and nothing else sounds good.

    The beer pours a hazy yellow-orange with a nice two finger head on top. The beer leaves a good amount of lacing on the glass as the liquid level in the glass lowers.

    Common to most IPAs, Two Hearted's aroma is mainly that of citrus fruits with a small bit of pine-like scent as well. While there are notes of grapefruit in the aroma, lemon is the main citrus fruit in the ale's nose. Almost perfectly balanced with the hops scents is a sweet, almost muffin-like malt smell which reminds me of of baked goods.

    Two Hearted ale is a medium bodied beer with a low level of carbonation. The beer has a very creamy and easy-to-drink mouthfeel. After a few sips, an oily feeling begins to coat your mouth from the bitterness, but it never becomes unpleasant. At 7% ABV, Two Hearted Ale can sneak up on you and leaves the slightest alcohol warmth in your throat.

A stained glass window at Bells' showing Amboiju.

    The American IPA is not nearly as bitter as you would expect from the aroma. Bitter citrus notes are definitely present in the beer's flavor, but a sweet caramel malt flavor balances out the floral hops, keeping things pleasant. To me, the beer almost tastes like a sweet, lemon bread. The beer finishes a little more bitterly than it starts, though still not in a bad way.

    The name Two Hearted Ale comes from an ancient Native American story in which a young hunter attempts to feed his family by spear fishing for the great Amboiju, a stream fish said to be hundreds of years old. As these things go, times had become hard for the natives and this fish was their last hope. In his rush to become a hero, the young Indian speared the great fish, only to be carried miles downstream by the seemingly unharmed fish. On his long trek back upstream to his family, the young brave meets an elder fisherman who informs him that Amboiju cannot be killed using a normal spear, as the fish has two hearts. If one heart is wounded, the other heart keeps the fish alive until it can heal completely. At this point in the story, the old man teaches the young man (likely using a montage) to create a two-pronged spear with which to hunt the fish. With his new knowledge the young brave sets off on his journey back home, sticking close to the water in hopes of catching glimpse of his adversary. Sure enough, just as all hope seems to be lost and winter begins to set in, Amboiju is seen by the boy, sitting just a few feet off shore. The boy brandishes his newly crafted weapon and pounces into the water with the grace of a cat, piercing the great fish's side. Again, the fish pulls the boy through the water, though this time upstream. When the boy is able to lift his head from under the current he realizes that he is back in his village, and that the great fish was alive no more. Legend tells that Amboiju fed the boy's entire village for months, and allowed the tribe to regain their greatness among the proud Native American peoples.

    Of course I made up the story of Amboiju, but that sort of thing is why you're here, isn't it? Bell's Two Hearted Ale is my number three beer due to its amazing balance of sweet and bitter. I'll admit, when I first tasted the beer, long before I was a beer fan, I thought that it tasted like lemon dusting spray smelled, so I understand if others do not agree with me that it is a great beer. All I ask is that you give it another chance later on, once you have gotten used to the more bitter flavors in IPAs and might better appreciate the floral, citrusy hops in this great beer!

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Old Man Winter Ale - Southern Tier Brewing Company

    Old Man Winter Ale is an Old Ale brewed by the Southern Tier Brewing Company which is located in Lakewood, New York. Old Ales get their name from the sometimes long-term storage seen by the beer in much older times. The modern Winter Warmer style of beer is extremely similar to the Old Ale style.

    This beer was donated to Amulets and Ale by Emily Hohman as a part of a New York beer selection. I saw the beer in the back of the refrigerator and figured that since winter is quickly leaving, and that today is a cold, rainy day, that Old Man Winter Ale would be the perfect beer to review.

    The Old Ale pours a deep amber color with a nice foamy head on top which leaves some spotty lacing on the glass as it fades. This is really a pretty colored ale to look at.

    The beer smells sweetly of toffee and roasted malts. There is only a slight floral scent of hops to the ale. There is a somewhat boozy smell to the ale as well.

Best served in a cup made of pure ice.

    Old Man Winter Ale is medium bodied with a low level of carbonation which makes for a creamy beer. There is a slight alcohol warmth to the ale which comes in at 7% ABV.

    Southern Tier's Old Ale's flavor starts out sweet and ends bitter. Roasty malt flavors are briefly featured before the surprising bitterness takes over. There is an unpleasant, almost astringent, boozyness to the beer which detracts from the overall experience.

    Old Man Winter Ale is definitely a hoppier Old Ale than I have had before. I don't mind the bitterness to the beer, but I would prefer that the malt side of things be a little more robust. Not only would it play better into the balance of bitter and sweet, but it would also do a better job of masking the boozy smell and taste of alcohol in the beer.

    Overall, Old Man Winter Ale is a pretty cool beer.  Honestly, icy why people make such a big deal about this beer and plow through in a flurry to pick it up. Snow no matter what you're looking for in a winter beer, Old Man Ale's got you covered. Don't be a flake and try this beer before you're overcome by an avalanche of its fans!

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Nier - Xbox 360

    Nier is an Action Role Playing Game created by Cavia and published by Square Enix. The game saw release in 2010 on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. With a mixture of witty banter, mature story themes, and numerous references to other game series and styles, Nier is an incredibly enjoyable adventure.

Half Cycle IPA - Flat 12 Bierwerks

    Half Cycle IPA is an India Pale Ale created by Flat 12 Bierwerks which is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. I purchased a growler of this beer from Flat 12's taproom on a recent visit to Indianapolis. In addition to making good beer, Flat 12 is also a nice relaxing place to enjoy friends and conversation!

    Half Cycle pours a golden-orange color with a small white head on top. Once the head diminishes, lacing can be seen on the glass where the froth once was.

    The IPA's scent is mainly that of the beer's hops. Citrus and pine scents dominate with an almost earthy note beneath them. There is some sweetness to the scent as well. The beer's smell makes me think of a hayfield just after the rain with its sweet grassyness and earthy undertones.

    Half Cycle is medium bodied with a low level of carbonation. The hops oil in the beer gives it an almost oily mouthfeel.

    Unsurprisingly, Half Cycle IPA hits hard with bitter hops flavors. As in the scent, citrus and pine flavors dominate the beer. While Half Cycle is very bitter, a bit of sweetness in the beer keeps the bitterness from being unpleasant. The ale features lots of great hops flavor, and shows once again that Indiana brewers know how to do hops.

    For some reason, the name Half Cycle makes me think of doing laundry. The way my mind works leads me to wonder if Flat 12 named their beer due to its effectiveness as a laundry detergent. Use "x" name brand detergent, it takes an entire cycle or more to get your clothes clean. Use Flat 12's IPA, your clothes come out as clean as the day you bought them and smelling fresh like lemons and pine after just one half of a cycle. (Amulets and Ale does not recommend using beer as detergent in any situation. Not only would it likely leave your clothes smelling like you rolled around on the floor of a bar, but it is also a horrible waste of good beer.)

    My visit to Flat 12 Bierwerks really impressed me. For a relatively new brewery, Flat 12 really has a nice set-up and some very good beers. Half Cycle IPA is probably my favorite beer that they make, and really is a great India Pale Ale. While the beer definitely sits on the more bitter side of IPAs, it still manages to not be just another novelty "lets see how bitter we can make our beer at the cost of good flavor" IPA, which I feel are becoming far too prevalent in the craft brewing community.

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Retro Review! Live-A-Live - Super Nintendo

    Live A Live is a Japanese Role Playing Game (JRPG) created by Square. The game only saw a release on the Super Famicom in 1994 and was never officially available outside of Japan. An unofficial fan translation allows non-Japanese speaking gamers to enjoy the JRPG. It's really too bad that the game never saw an English release, as it presents some unique ideas in game design as well as a large amount of humor and enjoyable gameplay.

Wee Mac - Sun King Brewing Company

    Wee Mac is a Scottish Style Ale created by Sun king Brewing Company which is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wee Mac is one of the three standard beers that Sun King makes year-round. I purchased a growler of this beer when I visited the brewery this past weekend. It is notable that Sun King's beers appear in cans, as opposed to the nearly standard bottles. This is a new trend that I highly approve of.

    Wee Mac pours a reddish-brown color, which is almost ruby in hue. There is around one finger of khaki head that forms after pouring. Unfortunately I took a picture of the beer after the head dissipated.

    The Scottish Style Ale smells sweetly of caramel and toffee. There is a noticeably toastyness to the malts smelled.

   The Ale is thin bodied with a huge level of carbonation. Together, the body and carbonation make for a foamy, yet creamy mouthfeel. At 5.4% ABV, Wee Mac presents no alcohol character whatsoever.

This growler actually looks like it's growling!

    Sun King's Scottish Ale is quite sweet. Toffee and caramel notes are present just as the nose suggested. There is not nearly as much roasty flavor as the scent hinted at, however. There is an almost earthy flavor to the ale which might well be smoked peat, which is used in some renditions of the Scottish Style Ales. There is a sweet, maltyness that lingers long after the beer is swallowed.

    It is a little known fact that Wee Mac is actually a character from a Scottish legend. The legend speaks of a tiny man named Macinzie who saves a highland village from an English raid using only his wits and a wooden fork. Needless to say, it is a forking bloody battle. In fact, at the time the English uniform consisted of pure white pants and jackets. After Wee Mac destroyed the raiders, their jackets were so bloody that they were stained completely red. The English army from then on changed their uniforms to red coats and white pants in remembrance of their fallen brethren. (Note, the facts of this story have not been verified)

    Wee Mac is a more lightly flavored Scottish Style ale than others I have had in the past. I expect this style of ale to be a little bit fuller bodied and flavored. While I do think that this is probably the best beer brewed by Sun King, I definitely don't think that it is a mind-blowing Scottish Ale.

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April Fools! Bud Light - Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

    Here is is folks, a monster of a beer among mere villagers. Bud Light is a Light Lager brewed by the great people at Anheuser-Busch, Inc. located in St. Louis, Missouri. Bud Light is probably the best known beer in the US, and likely the most popular as well. Lets see if the beer can live up to its massive reputation!

    Bud Light pours a pale straw-gold color. The bright hue reminds me of the fairy tale in which Rumplestiltskin spins straw into gold. This is exactly what the brewers did with this beer. A rich foamy head forms right at pouring before retreating back into the glass as if the bubbles themselves cannot wait to get at the liquid gold.

    The Light Lager smells wonderfully light and slightly sweet, as if the purest water were graced with a slight touch of malts and the leaf of a hops flower were gently swirled on the surface of the beer.

    Bud Light has the light, delicate body of a Russian ballet dancer. If the ancient gods of Greece drank, this would be their water. The bubbles dance about your tongue like thousands of tiny pleasure sprites. The experience can barely be conveyed through words.

Ambrosia of the gods.

    The beer has such a light flavor that it is as though you are drinking an ancient healing tea, and surely this beer must have its own healing properties! I have never tasted something so refreshing. Subtle malt flavors play contrast to the light flavors of a mountain stream with only the slightest hops flavor coming through, as if the grass growing beside the stream donated some of their herbal freshness to the brew.

    I cannot imagine a beer that I would rather enjoy on a hot summer day. A lot of people will argue with me, but I honestly find that Bud Light is the best summer re-hydration drink on earth. Keep your iced tea, lemonade, sports drinks, I'll always choose to drink this liquid gold.

    I can only imagine that this beer was named for a master brewer named Bud. There must have been a day of brilliance in his life that he came up with this beer. You could say that a light bulb appeared over his head and the greatest beer on earth was born. This is where the name came from, Bud's Light. The apostrophe and the s were later removed as they made marketing a little more difficult, since everyone who tries this beer wants to believe that it is his or her own, not some guy named Bud's.

    Overall, Bud Light pleases me like no craft brew ever could. When it's hot outside and you're thirsty, nothing is better than popping open one of these great inventions of mankind. I would highly recommend this beer to anyone on earth. If aliens came down right now, I'd recommend it to them as well. It would be the most peaceful encounter ever and they would surely marvel at what great creators of art humans are. A great beer all around!

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