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Americanized versions of Cheladas (Mexican specialty beers that use lime and salt for a distinctive flavor) have yet to impress beer drinkers nationwide - just ask Miller Chill.
So when Budweiser decided to go Chelada, I knew I had to try it…and I faced the ugly consequences. What were they thinking?
What was I thinking?
Do you like carbonated tomato soup? If so, you will love Bud’s rendition of the Chelada, which tastes like a college prank.
Talk about appearance: upon pouring out this thick, pulpy, reddish disaster the smell was almost unbearable; it reeked of salty old clams and spicy tomatoes - great for dinner, not as a beverage.
And then comes Bud’s infamous carbonation: why Budweiser prides itself on having the harshest bubbles in the business (they must be proud, since all their beers are ultra harsh) is beyond my comprehension.
Throat-destroying suds are not my bag, sorry.
If the idea of sipping a Z-level Bloody Mary tickles your fancy, tickle away. I’ll be in the restroom, vomiting at the mere thought of this mess.
Between Bud Chelada and Miller Chill, I may have to give up drinking altogether.
Budweiser Chelada stats:
Tastes like: infant excrement swimming in month-old tomato soup - with clams
Smells like: refer to “tastes like”
Alcohol content: I didn’t bother to check, and neither should you
11 Comments
Miller Chill and Bud Chelada are marketed in two completely different ways. Miller Chill is meant to appeal to the Corona style drinkers. Land Shark which is made by Budweiser is a similar drink. Corona, Miller Chill and Landshark are much different than Chelada.
Chelada is meant to be a pre-made “red beer”. Red beers were very popular 10 years ago. You could go to any bar in America and ask for a “red beer” and the bartender would know what you were talking about. It’s beer with tomato juice and often times a little tobasco.
Budweiser isn’t trying to appeal to every drinker in the country with Chelada. They are trying to appeal to those people who still would like to have a “red beer”, which is a decent amount of people. We just got Chelada in my city and quite frankly, from what I’ve seen, stores can’t even keep it stocked because it goes so fast. It’s definitely not for everyone. I tried it and it wasn’t for me, but I’ve talked to a few people who love it.
I tried miller chill and it clearly said chelada on the bottle. It was like drinking a wine cooler,and honestly I think they are targeting the younger crowd that dose not like the taste of beer but still wants to drink socially . chelada was the sound it made coming back up!! Dont drink more than three or you will know what I am talking about!
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Bud Chelada: I like it… I love it… I can’t get enough of it. Seriously!
This stuff is great but it was designed for a hardier soul than the average college student these days, Bikers and Cowboys love this stuff. Where I live there is not 1 bar or lounge that does not stock it, even though they will also make you a fresh one.
Fine disscussion but why the clam juice? Where is it written that beer, tomato and clam juice go together?
You youngins don’t know a thing about booze. People have been drinking RED BEER since the prohibition. In fact my grand pappy used to mix motor oil and schnapps on those cold winter nights, while us kids were tied up in the frigid cellar. Any hoo red beer puts hair on your chest.
I love the stuff,but too bad it doesn’t come in 12 packs. It is something different that I used to drink years ago. Besides it’s the only way I would ever drink a Bud. It’s not moving that well in Fla. , people tend to look down on you when your beer is the size of a paint can. Smaller sizes please. They might try to advertise it here also.
Honestly, were you expecting beer, or bloody mary? If you like bloody marys you will love this drink. It is well made, and a lot better than I expected. If you dont like bloody marys, this drink is not for you. The alchohol content is 5.0% for the bud version, 4.2% for the bud light version since the OP failed to include this.
Great for a morning tailgate session. Still, probably would not drink more than 2 or 3 of these things at one sitting.
This stuff tasted like crap. I’d rather lick a fresh herpes sore than ever slip this crap again.
Who gives a shit what it looks like? Grow a pair and drink it from the can like your grandpa would have. If you’re so much of a prep-school puss that the word ‘Clamato’ leaves you making faces and crying like my little sister, then don’t fucking drink something with CLAMATO in big letters across the front of it.
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