I write this at the risk of being labeled "un-American" by some ultra-conservative freaks...but then again, I don't care.

Unfortunately our American Beers, at least the big breweries, are all, with few exceptions, pretty much tasteles, or on the other end of the scale, foul tasting (to me). No matter where you go, each country, even Germany, has their share of crappy beer, (Bier, das wie Weaselurin schmeckt), but not to the same extent.

The reason they are so popular (Miller, Bud, Coors, etc.) is that they are priced for and marketed toward the working class.

There are several great micro brews, but not widely distributed and a bit more pricey. Then, of course, we have the imports. We have our choice from a sampling of some of the world's best at any local HEB in Texas. Again, this is probably a bit pricey for the guy that just got done laying asphalt all day or working at the construction site to buy on his way home evry day. My guess is he'll go for the Bud or Miller or Coors. It's cold and it's cheap.

Personally, I'd rather pick up a six pack of Peroni, Molson or St. Pauli Girl than a twelve pack of Bud (depending on what I was in the mood for). If I find myself in the position where only domestics are available and I really want a cold beer I might choose a Michelob..if they are cold. Most likely I'll just have a "Coke" or water as beer isn't another food group for me.

I started writing a comment while reading through the many opinions on the Anheuser-Busch InBev post by Idlewild and it turned into enough to stand alone as a byte.

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