Is Busch Light’s Alcohol Content Considered High?

At 4.1% ABV Busch Light’s alcohol content is considered to be on the lower end of the beer spectrum and a common trait of American Light Lagers. With 3.2 carbs and just 95 calories Busch Light is considered a healthier option for those looking to avoid weight gain or on a diet.

IBU Rating Of Busch Light

Busch Light has an IBU rating of 5. The lower the number means the less bitter a beer will be.

International Bitterness Units (IBU) is a scale used to measure the bitterness of beer by measuring the parts per million of isohumulone from hops in a beer, which gives beer bitterness. The IBU scale will range from 1 to about 120. At the highest level the human tongue will not be able to tell the difference between bitterness levels.

What Is An American Light Lager?

An American light lager is a lighter version of the American lager, balancing light malt bread-like flavors with subtle, yeast fruitiness. These beers will be light on the bitterness scale (Often below 10 IBU) and are considered one of the most popular beer styles in the United States. These lagers will have a very subtle flavor with a wide drinkability. Considered perfect warm weather drinking beers.

Why Beer Drinkers Like This Beer

Busch Light is known for being a low cost, low calorie and low carb beer. That’s it. No really.

Often a beer included in happy hour specials or in the cheap section of gas stations, Busch Light is popular on college campuses due to the low cost and lower alcohol content. Often found during a game of beer pong.

Why Beer Drinkers Do Not Like This Beer

Like most American Light beers, mass production and ability for anyone to drink this beer is clearly the main focus. Many beer reviews state Busch Light is about as close to sparkling water as a beer can get. Very little flavor is present in this beer.