Finally available on these shores by 2001, the original Czech-based Budweiser pilsner (a.k.a. Budvar) is now sold in America as a ‘lager’ for greater consumer access. Consistent spice-hopped bitterness and fizzy carbonation tantalize up-front as reclining barley roast and subtle crystal malting boost full-bodied character. With much more sweet yeast thickness and grain penetration than nearly all of its pilsner-lager competition, this Bud’s first class and totally efficient.