Hi jpmcgrew, have tossed a lot of beer down my gullet, and there were many times when the very inexpensive was all we could afford.
There were a lot of beers we could buy for less than Bud that were OK, not spectacular, but drinkable.
I like beer, but rarely drink it anymore.
But when I do, my preference is ales.
Once, on vacation in the UK, we found ourselves in a pub (ya gotta go potty once in a while and pubs are great places) that, in the cellar, had an ale festival.
OK, twist my arm, we had to go and see what it was all about.
Brewers from all over the UK had brought their kegs there and you could try their beers.
Even the better part of us liked the stuff.
Have found that people who say they don't like beer can often enjoy a very nice one.
Am not here to dump on Budweiser. The people who brew the rice into their concoction make a lot of money doing it. And if people want to drink the stuff, so be it.
Have done blind beer tastings, and can always nail the Bud.
Personally can tolerate most lagers put out, even very cheap ones, but Bud just has a flavor I cannot abide.