Bud Light Lime

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by troutman

Drumheller - it must be available across Canada though?

I've seen it in my Co-op liquor store.

I haven't tried it since I haven't had a good Mojito since Cuba, and have given up trying.

[Got Miikka?]

Originally Posted by BuzzardsWife

I once had a strawberry beer at a pub downtown, it was amazing. I'd like to try the lime, because I know lime and ginger ale and beer is quite nice.

Might have been the Fruili or whatever it is called - if you like that you should try the cherry kriek beer (both of these are available at 1410).

[StoneCole]

Originally Posted by flip

Please keep in mind the way Americans and Canadians measure alcohol in a beverage is different.

In Canada it is alcohol by volume in the US it is not. 4.2% for them is not 4.2% for us.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_by_volume

It isn't as weak as you think.

Actually most states measure alcohol by volume, so 4.2 is the same. Some states measure it by weight, which gives a number about 4/5 the size of the ABV number (like it says in the wikipedia article).

Fact is most regular beers in the US are in fact 5% ABV (the same as here) and most light beers in the US are 4.2% ABV compared with 4% here.

There are cases in the US where the beers actually are lower in alcohol content...usually beers bought from grocers because some states have laws that limit the alcohol content of drinks sold in certain types of establishments (namely grocery stores).

Another thing with light beer...in Canada a beer can only be called "light" if it is 4% ABV or less. In the US for a beer to be called "light" it actually has to be below a certain # of calories per serving...not based on alcohol content.

[Weiser Wonder]

Originally Posted by bizrns

Howdy,

I don't post much but just wanted to let everyone know that bud light lime is excellent beer. I'm in Houston and have gone through a handful of these tonight... Wish they were sold in Canada... Plus they are 4.2%, pretty good for an american beer...

Mnnn.....

Also, cars are so cheap here I can't believe it. Anything American is nearly free..

I'm warning you, that's a chick drink. Not that I look down on guys drinking chick drinks, but I wouldn't mention your views on Bud Light Lime to a group that prides itself in masculinity.

Also, American stuff is cheap because Americans don't get paid very well at all.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Just picked some up this afternoon for the first time.

It's not bad, but definitely no substitute for my standard Dos Equis with fresh lime. Not as good as Corona either.

Then again, I never buy Bud Light so maybe that has something to do with it.

One thing I have noticed, they do get better the more of them you drink.

[Flames in 07]

Any BLL sightings in Calgary yet?

[tete]

Originally Posted by fotze

I have not been able to find a decent mojito in Calgary, absolutely pales in comparison to the ones I've had in the southern US (and probably moreso brazil).
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The secret to a good mojito is aromatic bitters - that makes all the difference. So many places just do rum, lime, soda, mint and try to pass it off as a mojito - but it really needs the bitters.

As for Bud Light Lime - I'd try it - sounds like a girly beer and since I'm a girl - I bet I'd like it.

[Daradon]

Originally Posted by flip

Please keep in mind the way Americans and Canadians measure alcohol in a beverage is different.

In Canada it is alcohol by volume in the US it is not. 4.2% for them is not 4.2% for us.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_by_volume

It isn't as weak as you think.

Actualy measuring alcohol by proof is weaker, as the proof system is roughly about double the by volume system. Doesn't mean there is double the alcohol in it, it means, the unit of mesaurement is roughly doubled. (not the exact conversion, but a good rule of thumb).

IE, that Light Lime beer at 4.2 wouldn't 8.4 up here, it would be 2.1, which is right dead on for an American light beer.

American beer is pretty weak, unless you find imports you are used to from other places. From my experiences, my friends experiences, and serving american customers (what do you put in your beer up here? ) when I worked at a golf course and other places, I've only had evidence to support that.

[Azure]

To bump this thread.....is the Bud Light Lime in Canada yet?

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by Daradon

Actualy measuring alcohol by proof is weaker, as the proof system is roughly about double the by volume system. Doesn't mean there is double the alcohol in it, it means, the unit of mesaurement is roughly doubled. (not the exact conversion, but a good rule of thumb).

IE, that Light Lime beer at 4.2 wouldn't 8.4 up here, it would be 2.1, which is right dead on for an American light beer.

American beer is pretty weak, unless you find imports you are used to from other places. From my experiences, my friends experiences, and serving american customers (what do you put in your beer up here? ) when I worked at a golf course and other places, I've only had evidence to support that.

Beer isn't measured by Proof in the US, its measured by ABW.

3.2% ABW = ~4% ABV. 3.9% ABW = ~5% ABV. Its the same thing. American beer isn't any different. The only difference is perception based on ABW v. ABV, and maybe altitude.

As for Bud Light Lime... still no sightings. No Miller Chill either.

[8 Ball]

In Jamaica I was drinking Red Stripe and rum. They take a glass, and add a shot of Appletons Special god rum then fill it up with Red Stripe. It is quite good.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Azure

To bump this thread.....is the Bud Light Lime in Canada yet?

I've been looking but can't find any stores carrying it. Did try it while on vacation in the States and loved it.

[CMPunk]

Mmmm this is some tasty, tasty stuff

[Dion]

Originally Posted by CMPunk

Mmmm this is some tasty, tasty stuff

Where did you get yours?

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by Dion

Where did you get yours?

My parents fridge lol

[Dion]

Originally Posted by CMPunk

My parents fridge lol

Smart ass!

Any idea which liquor store they got it from?

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by Dion

Smart ass!

Any idea which liquor store they got it from?

Probably one in Montana lol I'll ask Dad in the AM, but I doubt they sell it in Kamloops

[Dion]

Originally Posted by CMPunk

Probably one in Montana lol I'll ask Dad in the AM, but I doubt they sell it in Kamloops

Montana? That explains things.

Been hunting down that beer all summer with no success. Stores here say they have a lot of people asking but can't get it yet. Maybe next summer

[Hack&Lube]

[Azure]

Yeah, I still can't find it around here.

I doubt it'll EVER come to Canada.