Budweiserand Bud Light are two of America’s top-selling beers, according to data cross-referenced from myriad sources.
Also rounding out the top five are Miller Lite,Coors Light, and Michelob.
What do all of these beers have in common, without editorializing on their taste profiles?
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You got it: they are all pilsners.
Pilsner Urquell
In many ways, this is the beer that started it all, pilsner-wise.
Another one is Sour Monkey, which is just as boozy but also ultra tart.
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Stella Artois
At the risk of setting off a fiery debate,Stella Artoisis a pilsner-style beer.
And also at the risk of outcry, it’s a good beer, too.
Balanced, refreshing, and widely available, it’s a global go-to beer for good reason.
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It tastes exactly like you imagine when you imagine a classic pilsner beer.
At 5% ABV, it’s mild on the alcohol.
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