Andy Sparhawk 
I was a good many years old when I finally tasted a Michelob Ultra. As a craft beer fan, Michelob Ultra represents everything craft beer drinkers despise about mass-produced lagers from Big Beer. Light beer has been the most popular category of beer for decades. People love the idea of indulging in a few low-calorie … Read more
Corona beer is the best-selling, most recognizable Mexican beer, not to mention a wildly successful imported beer in a category that has become extremely popular. Today, breweries worldwide may offer a Mexican-style beer to celebrate Cinco De Mayo or warm-weather beachy vibes. But the OG Mexican beer remains true to its historical roots, and production … Read more
Coors Light was released twice. The beer was first released in 1940 and then in 1978. So what does one make of a beer that was introduced twice? An initial failure to launch, or a beer before its time? We’ll explain the dual dates and describe this innovative beer that continues to be one of … Read more
Coors Light is one of the world’s best-selling, most recognizable light beers. Its brand leverages pure Rocky Mountain spring water for a taste “as cold as the Rockies” and a beer “made to chill.” But enough with the marketing speak, what does Coors Light actually taste like? We’ll dive into this refreshing beer and find … Read more
A frosty, clear long neck crowned with a lime. The sound of waves lapping along a shore, palm trees with Christmas lights, and Snoop Dogg telling Andy Sandberg to stick to comedy. Corona Extra is synonymous with its relaxed beach vibes and celebrity promoters in the United States. Globally, the Corona brand is recognized as … Read more
Many consumers today, including beer drinkers, are conscious of the calories they consume. Beer makers, like Amsterdam, Netherlands based Heineken, have responded by not only listing the calories of their products but striving to balance the demand for beers with low calories and carbs with a flavor profile beer drinkers will recognize and enjoy. Heineken … Read more
Light lagers dominate the world beer market. These pilsner-style beers with fewer calories and fewer carbs than regular beers invest in high-dollar marketing campaigns to win the attention of beer lovers. At the top of this competitive market are Miller Lite and Bud Light. For years, these two brands’ owners have gone after each other … Read more
Busch Light lists 95 calories per 12 fluid ounces. Americans love drinking lighter beers. Light beer appeals to beer drinkers who want to enjoy these popular brews without worrying about gaining extra pounds around the waist. To many, the fear of a beer belly is real, even if your wife says she likes your dad … Read more
A growth in diet-focused foods and beverages and consumer preference for crisp, refreshing beers contributed to a shift in light beer in the late 70s and 80s that has continued largely unabated. Busch Light’s introduction mirrored this trend and has cemented the beer as a top-selling value brand for maker Anheuser-Busch. Why Did Busch Light … Read more
Busch is Anheuser Busch’s budget brand compared to their premium Budweiser and Bud Light. But are they any good? If you’re searching for a cheap beer or in a pinch, which should you choose, Busch or Busch Light? We offer our expertise to this critical beer question. I grew up in the shadow of the … Read more
