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  • čas přidán 6. 11. 2023
  • In this video, Tree House Brewery co-founder and Head Brewer tries three macro light lagers and picks his favorite. There is also a surprise tasting at the end - stay tuned for that!
    What is your favorite macro American Light Lager?
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  • @treehousebrewco
    @treehousebrewco  Před 4 měsíci +15

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  • @HonJazzz
    @HonJazzz Před 5 měsíci +387

    Even more impressive than his palette was his kindness in describing cheap beer.

    • @aaronsapp3407
      @aaronsapp3407 Před 5 měsíci +15

      I was here to say something similar. He treated them and the people who make them respectfully. Working near Saint Louis. I’ve gotten to see the pride of the A-B families and workers. It is really a generational company where students come to college planning to return to the company their dad works for.

    • @HonJazzz
      @HonJazzz Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@aaronsapp3407 It’s definitely a craft that is passed down generations

    • @krinklesofmadness
      @krinklesofmadness Před 5 měsíci +6

      With the craft market more established than before, it’s nice to see a new wave of consumers and brewers showing compassion and not snobbery towards the drink we all enjoy :)

    • @HonJazzz
      @HonJazzz Před 5 měsíci +5

      @@krinklesofmadness Exactly! It’s okay to appreciate both types of the beer drinking experience

    • @l4ndst4nder
      @l4ndst4nder Před 5 měsíci +2

      I think as craft beer makers have started making Lagers the scene has grown an appreciation for the mass brewers, for exactly the reasons he brought up in the beginning of the video

  • @mrbosky710
    @mrbosky710 Před 5 měsíci +398

    As a miller lite drinker, I would trust this man brews some great beers

    • @odbt1071
      @odbt1071 Před měsícem +2

      It seems that he may know a thing or two about beers

  • @jamess3532
    @jamess3532 Před 5 měsíci +378

    As a brewer with more than 20 years of experience. I will say that the most difficult to brew style are the American Light Lagers. There is nowhere to hide any flaws and the fact the large microbreweries are able to produce millions of gallons with such amazing consistency is impressive. Every beer has its place and there is nothing wrong with enjoying any one of these, however none would be a first choice if the goal is to enjoy a beer with complexity and exceptional flavor. You did well identifying all three. We keep an American style light lager on tap and some people have told me it's a PBR clone while others have claimed it's a bud light, Coors or Miller lite clone. The fact is that most of these beers are more similar than they are different.

    • @Dreyno
      @Dreyno Před 5 měsíci +22

      People forget that big breweries became big because they were really good at making beer. Producing huge quantities with perfect consistency. Obviously making lowest common denominator beer that doesn’t offend is good business but that skill could be turned to any sort of beer if the market demanded it. For example, Guinness realised there was a thirst for some heavier tasting beers and they produced West Indies Porter which was excellent.

    • @jamess3532
      @jamess3532 Před 5 měsíci +11

      The large macrobreweries learned that producing the least offensive beer profile with the broadest appeal was extremely profitable. I don't give them credit for producing great beer. I give them credit for developing a large scale brewing process that produces a near flawless and consistent product. The fact is, the vast majority of American Light Lager "beer" drinkers don't actually like beer. Give most of them a beer with more than 10-15 IBU's and they can't tolerate it and hate the way it tastes. One of the greatest things to come out of the homebrewing and microbrewing trend is that it brought many Americans back to enjoying beer brewed without a bunch of adjuncts and enjoying a beer brewed with noticeable Hop character, Barley, A good water profile and a yeast
      strain with some complexity.@@Dreyno

    • @Dreyno
      @Dreyno Před 5 měsíci +9

      @@jamess3532 I didn’t say they produce great beer. I just said they’re really good at making beer and they’re capable of making better beers if they wanted. I agree, most people want easy to drink, light beers. So that’s what they churn out by the truckload.
      And as someone who’s worked in some physical jobs down the years, the appeal of an easily chugged, frosty beer with little complexity is understandable after a day in the hot sun. You don’t particularly want a heavier beer with lots of notes. You just want refreshment. Very different from having a few tasty micro brews of an evening.

    • @xannyboofer7029
      @xannyboofer7029 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@Dreynotheres definitely a time and place for craft beers as well as light lagers n such

    • @jakeleisure8326
      @jakeleisure8326 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@DreynoIdk, man. There are plenty of belgian wheats that fit this mold while also not tasting skunky. You cant buy a 36 pack for under $30 though 😁

  • @doug7040
    @doug7040 Před měsícem +19

    Yep. I’ve had em all, and I’ve had a lot of them. ML is now all I got in my fridge after years of rotating them. Over time it just became the winner.

  • @lathropedition
    @lathropedition Před 5 měsíci +155

    As a beer lover from Portland, I get so much crap for loving Miller Lite. Now this validates that I knew what I was talking about!

    • @matthewruzanski
      @matthewruzanski Před 5 měsíci +13

      The Midwest supports you

    • @entertained...
      @entertained... Před 5 měsíci +5

      you're not wrong haha; it's my go to for parties where i know there's a demand for lite beer.

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish Před 5 měsíci +2

      Stop drinking with children.

    • @il9861
      @il9861 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Drink the bud light

    • @YourStylesGeneric321
      @YourStylesGeneric321 Před 5 měsíci +7

      @@deadpanfish You must be a big grown up boy aw how cute

  • @pandaland1
    @pandaland1 Před 5 měsíci +146

    Out of the 3 I prefer coors light. It goes down smooth and it’s always consistent regardless of the size can and it doesn’t taste bad as it warms up.

    • @YourStylesGeneric321
      @YourStylesGeneric321 Před 5 měsíci +33

      well yeah water doesnt really change that much

    • @Mike-jv4rz
      @Mike-jv4rz Před 5 měsíci +22

      The other 2 are just as weak-@@YourStylesGeneric321

    • @nerdgey9394
      @nerdgey9394 Před 5 měsíci +18

      @@YourStylesGeneric321 bro dont understand how ABV works

    • @mamadinks7924
      @mamadinks7924 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I’m with you. Highly consistent.

    • @ADM-wt9cn
      @ADM-wt9cn Před 4 měsíci +21

      A warm bud light is TOUGH

  • @jasonbarnes3280
    @jasonbarnes3280 Před 5 měsíci +181

    Nate's palate is incredible. It's no wonder why Tree House Beers are so incredible.

    • @gailm1122
      @gailm1122 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Completely agree.

    • @weslegna
      @weslegna Před 5 měsíci

      I too enjoy eggplant penetration

    • @Miked_upp
      @Miked_upp Před 5 měsíci +4

      He says Bud Light is corn forward.. no corn is used in brewing BL.

    • @jasonbarnes3280
      @jasonbarnes3280 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Miked_upp and?

    • @Chris.4345
      @Chris.4345 Před 5 měsíci +10

      @@Miked_uppA forward tasting note is not dependent on the physical presence or involvement of that ingredient. Compare with vanilla, toffee, tobacco, or what have you, in a bourbon.

  • @jsfourdirections
    @jsfourdirections Před 5 měsíci +213

    Miller Lite is the best for real. Nate has such a discerning pallet it's really impressive

    • @jesot
      @jesot Před 5 měsíci +2

      Miller Lite is the best of the 3, but it gives me a terrible headache which is why I drink Coors when I'm slumming.

    • @entertained...
      @entertained... Před 5 měsíci +2

      my preference of the major lights as well; bud is in the middle, because coors tastes watered down.

    • @Gilbert-cd9rt
      @Gilbert-cd9rt Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@jesotSlumming?

    • @hookslogan
      @hookslogan Před 3 měsíci

      @@jesotfor me, its been the opposite. I can only have 2 Coors Light before I start getting a headache, but when I was drinking Miller Lite and High Life, I didn’t have that issue.

  • @treehousebrewco
    @treehousebrewco  Před 5 měsíci +62

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    • @joeberrouard3743
      @joeberrouard3743 Před 5 měsíci

      Just subscribed!

    • @treehousebrewco
      @treehousebrewco  Před 5 měsíci

      thank you!@@joeberrouard3743

    • @elusivelectron
      @elusivelectron Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@treehousebrewcoI love in St. Louis and Bud Light is not consistent here anymore AT ALL. Not sure if how it's stored, bottled, or how it's brewed. Bud Light sometimes tastes a bit more like champagne and really sweet which is absolutely nothing what it should taste like. It also sometimes loses ALL the hop flavor.

    • @howellinnovation
      @howellinnovation Před 5 měsíci

      I sure wish I could try your beer here in Michigan. Please distribute it here!

  • @pbandwhey
    @pbandwhey Před 5 měsíci +103

    Halfway through I was getting disappointed when Miller was seemingly falling behind, but glad it made a comeback at the end 😂

    • @JayJay-ii5un
      @JayJay-ii5un Před 4 měsíci +15

      Miller beats all lite beers by far

    • @MichaelJohnson2
      @MichaelJohnson2 Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah it's interesting how his preference was so inconsistent. He started off saying Bud Light had more hop flavors then later said Bud+Coors had less. Then was more negative on Miller and said he would prefer that one even though he ranked it last. Perhaps he should compare them without swallowing bc his viewpoint changes as he drinks more alcohol.

    • @Forever_Laura
      @Forever_Laura Před 4 měsíci

      Not to toot my own horn, but, in the beginning when he said Miller Lite was the least impressive I told myself that he would end choosing Miller Lite 🌬 📯

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit Před 3 měsíci

      I do like miller the best although i find myself getting kind of tired of it since it’s been my beer of choice for so long

    • @figurinechamp6881
      @figurinechamp6881 Před měsícem

      Bud Light is beyond sweet and fruity. Knew it would change as it got warmer, then he finally tasted what we all Know- Miller > Bud Light.

  • @billsteinbacher6284
    @billsteinbacher6284 Před 5 měsíci +254

    Miller Lite and High Life are my macros of choice. Glad you pointed out the additional sweetness in the bud light, that's always what I've told people I do not like about it.

    • @dennisanderson8663
      @dennisanderson8663 Před 5 měsíci +10

      The Rite Aid by me sells 12 packs of High Life bottles for like $9 it's great!

    • @billsteinbacher6284
      @billsteinbacher6284 Před 5 měsíci +5

      ​@@dennisanderson8663So cheap, and somehow remains drinkable. Or maybe I just convince myself of that because it's so cheap 😂 There's a couple bars in my town that have bottles for like $2.50, that's what I'm drinking over the $8.00+ craft choices available most of the time.

    • @tomb816
      @tomb816 Před 5 měsíci +13

      Super cold Hi-Life on a wicked hot day. Nothing better

    • @tiki_trash
      @tiki_trash Před 5 měsíci +2

      I've never been a fan of High Life but Miller Lite is the only light beer I actually like.

    • @billsteinbacher6284
      @billsteinbacher6284 Před 5 měsíci +6

      ​@@tiki_trashHas to be bottle for High Life for me. I have absolutely no idea why, but it's just not quite the same from keg or can. There's a lot of craft light lagers out there I enjoy also. But yeah, miller lite is the only macro light lager that hits the spot for me really.

  • @Maxwelleastman
    @Maxwelleastman Před 5 měsíci +65

    What a roller coaster of emotions for me. Glad he came back around to the Miller!

  • @teasquare
    @teasquare Před 4 měsíci +12

    I appreciate that he's respectful toward his fellow brewers in the field! Cool video

  • @greatjobzach
    @greatjobzach Před 5 měsíci +14

    Insane to nail the first 3 light lagers. Nate is the 🐐

  • @marcosromero3738
    @marcosromero3738 Před 5 měsíci +1

    love this, keep these types of videos coming. Cheers!

  • @jgons
    @jgons Před 5 měsíci +6

    He did great. And while I rarely drink standard American light beer, I 100% agree with his choice.

  • @itwasaladream
    @itwasaladream Před 5 měsíci +21

    Miller Lite is a crusher for sure i love it, for a mass produced beer its just solid all around.

    • @bfboobie
      @bfboobie Před 5 měsíci +4

      For sure, tastes better than overly sweet bud light. A little cornier than coors lt imho, but both are superior to nasty ass bud light. Cant go wrong with miller light, or coors light sheeeeit, ice em down and KssssssK-TOK,gluggluglug

  • @Kevin_wiIiams
    @Kevin_wiIiams Před 5 měsíci +7

    I agree. Bud light seems the sweetest to me. Miller light is my preferred as well.

  • @yarrowind9
    @yarrowind9 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I've only been brewing for about 5 years, but the skill you have is incredible! Hats off to you brother!

  • @miggitymikeb
    @miggitymikeb Před 2 měsíci

    These videos are fantastic, thanks for doing these. Keep it up!

  • @redballs
    @redballs Před 5 měsíci +9

    Miller lite all day

  • @johnfrei9057
    @johnfrei9057 Před 4 měsíci +7

    No one would describe Miller Lite as a great beer, but it’s impressive how good and consistent it is at the volume that it’s produced.

  • @Rav2277
    @Rav2277 Před 3 měsíci +2

    As someone who got really into craft beer in college and has mellowed out his palette in the 7 years since graduating, I’ve gravitated more and more to lighter beers. My and my friend group’s go to light beer is Miller, and for the same reasons he stated, and I too think bud light is too sweet!
    Thanks for this video! Cool
    To hear from an expert, and appreciate the respect he gives to these beers and their brewers!

  • @brianam7471
    @brianam7471 Před 4 měsíci

    Love this video! Always great to get perspective

  • @syphodyas226
    @syphodyas226 Před 5 měsíci +43

    I used to be a bud light drinker but I enjoyed a lot of beers. But as soon as I tasted Miller lite I switched over and that’s my usual. So I was shocked at first when he said it was the worst, but then happy when he switched his decision to the best out of the 3. The sweetness of bud light is why I can’t go back to it. I never realized how sweet it was until I tried it again after drinking Miller lites for so long

    • @GaryFalcon-rs5uy
      @GaryFalcon-rs5uy Před 5 měsíci +1

      Absolute water. Gross

    • @kennethbenfield1585
      @kennethbenfield1585 Před 5 měsíci

      I use to drink bud light until they took and unnecessary stance in support of castrating males. Left a bad taste in my mouth after that.

    • @varunmyneni9454
      @varunmyneni9454 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@GaryFalcon-rs5uypiss water

    • @Dreeza68955
      @Dreeza68955 Před 5 měsíci

      Well Miller lite does "Taste better and it's less filling."

  • @jstnzbll
    @jstnzbll Před 5 měsíci +74

    I'd love to see a pt. 2 with Narragansett, PBR, and Yuengling

    • @treehousebrewco
      @treehousebrewco  Před 5 měsíci +16

      noted

    • @goodolarchie
      @goodolarchie Před 5 měsíci +15

      @@treehousebrewco Rainier, Hamms, PBR here (the PNW edition)

    • @frankrizzo2025
      @frankrizzo2025 Před 5 měsíci

      Seconded.

    • @CPizzle83
      @CPizzle83 Před 5 měsíci +8

      I think yuengling would stick out here

    • @epochrocks3857
      @epochrocks3857 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@CPizzle83being an Amber lager it would for sure stick out with a more malt forward character. Would maybe have to throw in a Shiner Bock, Michelob Amberbock, or Modelo Negra would be a better comparison with Yuengling.

  • @user-xb9vx1vr2w
    @user-xb9vx1vr2w Před 5 měsíci

    Absolutely love your channel!! This was awesome!

  • @flundyyy
    @flundyyy Před 4 měsíci

    Fun video, great to see a breakdown of these light lagers!

  • @Miketheold
    @Miketheold Před 5 měsíci +12

    Miller been my go to for years

  • @JakeLuke308
    @JakeLuke308 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Very impressive Nate. You're take on all of these very popular beers supports why they are popular. They are good examples of their type of Lager, Pilsner..etc. They are made by people that love making beer. Good for all of them and the people that drink them. I visited New Belgium Brewery in Ft. Collins a few weeks ago. Great brewery with perhaps the best employee support, benefits and love of any place I've visited. Our tour guide gave us many samples of their sours, porters, IPA's and ambers. All very good. Our guide told us the head brewer does not like IPA's. I said it showed. She asked how it showed and I answered every one of your beers tastes like it was made to be the best beer in it's class, except the IPA's. They taste like they were made to fill out the IPA palate of their brewery. The guide then told us that their Juice Force IPA was the best selling IPA in America. Then asked if I found that surprising? I wasn't. I told her it was good, but not on the level of their other beers. She seemed fine with my response. My labored point here is that every beer I have tried from Treehouse, Pilsner, Lager, Farm Ale, Common Ale, IPA, Porter and Stout are all made with love and dedication to the style and Treehouse's commitment to quality. For all of the beers you brew, and there are lots, each of them is of the highest quality and most of all, you make your customers very, very happy. Is there any better outcome?

    • @10baiserx
      @10baiserx Před 5 měsíci

      I bet New Belgium lets it's bartenders receive tips though. Probably less screaming children running around too

  • @stevelaw5628
    @stevelaw5628 Před 5 měsíci +2

    That was so impressive! Nate, your palette is Incredible! I personally have 3 categories; I love it.... It's ok..... I'm never drinking that again.

  • @Deltron3031
    @Deltron3031 Před 5 měsíci +50

    Wow, Nate perfectly explained my cycle with Bud Light. Whenever I crack open a can I'm like 'Hmm this is better than I remember.' Then as the beer warms a bit I taste that sweetness and it brings me back to why it is my least favorite light lager.
    What the macro producers do very well is making that first sip clean, crisp and refreshing before the limitations of their ingredients, process, etc. can make themselves known as the beer warms. Maybe that is why I used to be so fond of the Rolling Rock 7-ounce bottles - you get many more "first sip" experiences without worrying about how the beer tastes half an hour from now.

    • @DiscombobulatedHampster
      @DiscombobulatedHampster Před 5 měsíci +5

      You shouldn't drink Bud Light at all.

    • @Deltron3031
      @Deltron3031 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@DiscombobulatedHampster Long story, but once every 1-2 years in a free cooler for the masses on a parade float. And at that I usually start with a craft beer smuggled on in my Tervis. I certainly never choose BL at a store or bar!

    • @will.a.benjamin
      @will.a.benjamin Před 5 měsíci +3

      BL has to be really cold for me to choke one down. Never ever buy it myself...only drink it if it's all that's available at the get-together or party or whatever.

    • @chriscline4292
      @chriscline4292 Před 5 měsíci +13

      No beer should last a half an hour.

    • @Frostbite635
      @Frostbite635 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Nailed that explanation, the differences and complexity of a beer as it warms is so important and BL is a classic example of a beer that is made to jump out of the gate clean and be drunk immediately. Letting it sit just preps it for you to get a smell and feeling of a 4am bar that should've closed at midnight, just in a glass.

  • @noeldavis618
    @noeldavis618 Před 5 měsíci +13

    Wow, came full circle. Got all three right and Miller Lite is the best of the three. Well done.

  • @Ahglock
    @Ahglock Před 5 měsíci +20

    The larger companies seem to focus on removing objectionable flavors vs making a good flavor. It can make them very drinkable, but its not something I'd generally crave either.

    • @DustinHayre
      @DustinHayre Před 5 měsíci +4

      That's the point of Pilsners and other similar pale lagers, whether you're drinking an American or Czech-style. The style should be clean, crisp, and dry with only mild malt character and varying degrees of hop bitterness. The style is intended to be refreshing with a clean finish and no dominant flavors besides the mild bitterness of the hops. The American macro lagers are all decent examples of this, and are based on Czech Pilsners. It's a notably difficult style to brew well because there's nothing to hide your mistakes. The big brands have the ability to produce them at a massive scale with impressive consistency, which is definitely much more of a struggle for smaller brewers and home brewers.

  • @coreypaquette8605
    @coreypaquette8605 Před 5 měsíci

    You're a Gem 💎 please keep providing us with material. Thank you

    • @treehousebrewco
      @treehousebrewco  Před 5 měsíci +1

      we appreciate you watching. hoping to continue to expand the community

  • @HornsFan0228
    @HornsFan0228 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Well presented. I can easily see how challenging it would be to sample that particular selection, but you did so fairly and honestly. Interesting idea. I'll have to try it myself.

  • @willjam465
    @willjam465 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Very cool and interesting video. Miller Lite is my favorite of those 3 as well, for exactly the reasons he mentions.

    • @treehousebrewco
      @treehousebrewco  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching - and for commenting. Have a great day. 🍺

  • @surfstarcc1
    @surfstarcc1 Před 5 měsíci +22

    Miller lite is definitely my favorite of those three.

  • @derekroper3168
    @derekroper3168 Před 4 měsíci

    I thoroughly enjoyed this. Really impressed with your skill!

  • @davidjones-wr3pg
    @davidjones-wr3pg Před měsícem

    Wow, your final word on those beers is 100% in line with how I taste them. Great job!

  • @jimseviltwin1
    @jimseviltwin1 Před 5 měsíci +22

    I have been home brewing since 1992, it is refreshing to come across another brewer who recognizes the skill involved in making an American style ( albeit “light”) lager. The “experts” who bad mouthed American lagers have no perception of the challenges associated with brewing a consistently clean, crisp beer. My experience with brewing full body dark ales is how forgiving they are to make; minor flaws can be masked with a little tweaking. All I can say is try to brew an acceptable American beer before you pass judgement on a domestic beer.

    • @kingcam0775
      @kingcam0775 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Lagers are in vogue right now and most brewers have been very respectful of the craft involving them for the last decade.

  • @bigbaby91
    @bigbaby91 Před 5 měsíci +31

    Would love a follow up of their non-lite options and see how they compare!

    • @Home-cy2ww
      @Home-cy2ww Před 5 měsíci +4

      The original , REAL Coors was superb for it's classification.. The bubbles were as fine & uniform as Dom Perignon, , the bite just right.

    • @doctajuice
      @doctajuice Před 4 měsíci +3

      Between banquet, high life, and bud I would pick the coors all day personally

    • @bigbaby91
      @bigbaby91 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@doctajuice team High Life!

  • @larrynicholson2720
    @larrynicholson2720 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m impressed, I did not think you would get all of them. I do agree with you 100% about the flavor profiles which is why miller lite is my go to light beer. That being said, I love trying new brands and styles of beer.

  • @captboomers589
    @captboomers589 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing. Very solid video. Love me some Tree House 🔥🍻

  • @DarwinsBeerReviews
    @DarwinsBeerReviews Před 5 měsíci +73

    Completely shocked you were able to pick them blind. That's a freaking skill! Go NATE!
    Busch Light is gross. I drank that during COVID and the acetaldehyde in that beer gave me issues after a handful.
    Now lets do the "heavy" versions of these beers. I think that's a way better show of quality of these brews (assuming they're doing high gravity brewing).

    • @treehousebrewco
      @treehousebrewco  Před 5 měsíci +10

      good idea!

    • @orion7741
      @orion7741 Před 5 měsíci +2

      he was able to pick them, because IT WAS NOT A BLIND TASTING!! he already knew what the 3 brands of beer were that he was tasting, just not what order he was tasting them in.

    • @jonl9801
      @jonl9801 Před 5 měsíci +6

      Coors original has to win the heavies, hands down.

    • @psyborg06
      @psyborg06 Před 5 měsíci +5

      @@orion7741 Lil bud it was blind test, you just don't understand.

    • @BoslagerBBQ
      @BoslagerBBQ Před 5 měsíci +4

      I could pick each one by taste 💯 if you gave me a blind taste test. Even more so if I saw the color.

  • @TheTrombonism
    @TheTrombonism Před 5 měsíci +5

    Interesting! I always detect more hops with Miller Lite and a sweeter corn flavor with Bud Light.

    • @tomd4089
      @tomd4089 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I thought Bud Lite uses rice in place of corn (syrup).

  • @42k78
    @42k78 Před 2 měsíci

    The moment he said "I love this, I'm having fun" is when I started having fun too. There's nothing better than witnessing the pros do what they love most.

  • @GamesWithHunter
    @GamesWithHunter Před 6 dny

    Treehouse is fantastic! Just discovered the channel, but have long appreciated your products. Keep up the great work!

  • @jimvarela7732
    @jimvarela7732 Před 5 měsíci +22

    Can you guys do a video on water profile? Being the main ingredient in beer it plays a massive role in how it turns out and I’d love to get Nate’s thoughts on how he treats his water for Tree House beers 👍🏼

    • @fergalconnon3133
      @fergalconnon3133 Před 5 měsíci +3

      That would be such a learning experience! Great idea, hopefully they see your comment.

  • @DrJRAyers
    @DrJRAyers Před 5 měsíci +5

    I've done this blind test quite a few times.. It's real simple. In my experience, the people that prefer Bud light and Coors light are not able to determine this. But those that prefer Miller lite can. It can be done by smelling all three, and then just tasting one.
    The Coors light will have the strongest aroma. Miller lite and Bud light have almost no aroma. The smell will tell you which one is Coors light right away. Bud light and Miller light taste a little similar. Bud light might be a little sweeter. But Miller lite will leave a slight aftertaste, whereas Bud light will leave almost no aftertaste. The aftertaste alone tells you that it's Miller lite..

  • @OriginalTorch
    @OriginalTorch Před 5 měsíci

    Respectful, knowledgeable, and explains things well. Not sure if this video is reflective of all the content on this channel, but I subbed and I plan to find out. Great video!

  • @keefer710
    @keefer710 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video guys!! Keep up the great work 🙂 I’m excited to try a fresh air beer now!!

  • @MrSupro
    @MrSupro Před 5 měsíci +5

    An added dimension would be to try them at different can ages. I find as coors ages it drops off fast and the others get more metalic after they sit for a while and after a while are just straight undrinkable. Bud light I just cant drink anyways. Never liked it. It's primary flavor note to me is sadness 😂 and I generally have never had an issue with miller. I will say this. The best lager type beer I have EVER had was the coors straight out of the tank on the brewery tour. I asked why they can't bottle that and they said it only lasts a few days then changes flavor. It's the one you can only get there and in a few select places they deliver kegs to daily.

    • @JD-fn7qf
      @JD-fn7qf Před 5 měsíci

      I really like Red Stripe lager beer. You should try that one too!

  • @Garrettdx1988
    @Garrettdx1988 Před 5 měsíci +4

    For American brews, Miller High Life is my go-to. It's probably been 15 years since I've had a Miller Light, so I might have to give it another shot.

    • @MegaWillinator
      @MegaWillinator Před 3 měsíci

      MGD is superior to MHL, although harder to find outside of Midwest

  • @corey0623
    @corey0623 Před 5 měsíci

    Havent heard of yall and not sure how I got to this video but great watch. Subscribed for more. Good video editing and great host, learned a lot while enjoying the content. Thx yall, cheers from Tx
    (i'll look out for your beer if I can find it here after watching this)

  • @ulxtmx5018
    @ulxtmx5018 Před 5 měsíci

    Just discovered this in my feed and very glad I did, what an fun and informative watch - Nate is amazing! how do I get my hands on some Tree House brews if I'm not in MA?

  • @neilquinn
    @neilquinn Před 5 měsíci +5

    I've actually done this same blind test with a # of friends in the past. Over a sample of maybe 30+ people coors light won the vast majority of the time.

    • @frankingram3477
      @frankingram3477 Před 4 měsíci

      Coors light from a bottle at just above freezing goes down so smoothly, for me anyway.

  • @levigoheen5148
    @levigoheen5148 Před 5 měsíci +10

    That was cool to see a craft brewer be so complimentary towards what beer snobs consider garbage beers. Also I worked at a distributor for almost a decade, Miller and Coors light came in the same style barrels, if a cap happened to get mixed up between the two, nobody ever noticed lol

    • @nuckels188
      @nuckels188 Před 4 měsíci +1

      These 3 beers are definitely the safest bets for cheap light beer, would drink them without complaint. But where i'm from (PA) you can pay maybe another $1-2 a case and get yuengling instead 😁

  • @jkinz12345
    @jkinz12345 Před 5 měsíci

    Just went to treehouse for the first time this year. Great beers and a very cool spot to hang!

  • @davegordon8602
    @davegordon8602 Před 27 dny

    Wow! You’re good! And I appreciate your open mind towards American lagers and respect towards the brewers.

  • @clutchspells2804
    @clutchspells2804 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I drank bud light as a teenager into my early 20s. As my palate matured i started getting into ipa, sours, and stouts, along with lagers. If i am drinking light beer, it is definitely miller.

  • @MUSCGamecock
    @MUSCGamecock Před 3 měsíci +4

    Bud Lights sweetness is the major standout characteristic when comparing the big 3 imo, and why it's my last choice of the 3. Would have liked to hear your thoughts on Mich Ultra mixed in there, it's the most "nothing" light beer out there.
    Busch is one of the few beers I would honestly just decline in most situations, so the "I don't like it" gave me a chuckle.

  • @zachmunro4407
    @zachmunro4407 Před 2 měsíci

    I would love to see more content like this with even more beers and spirits. Super interesting stuff. Would also love to hear more about how the difference in brewing processes affect the taste and produce the characteristics you are picking up on during tasting

    • @treehousebrewco
      @treehousebrewco  Před 2 měsíci

      Noted! Definitely check out the rest of the channel!

  • @Heyman1982
    @Heyman1982 Před 5 měsíci

    He’s a master! Amazing!

  • @jordanthomas1107
    @jordanthomas1107 Před 5 měsíci +18

    Absolutely spot on! Bud light is so sweet. Miller Lite definitely is the most solid.

  • @GruntBurger
    @GruntBurger Před 5 měsíci +21

    Miller really does taste better as you drink it. It tastes clean and refreshing. Bud is too sweet and the brand I've experienced the least consistency with. It just tastes kind of like dirty water to me, and very often is flat. Coors is crisp but otherwise unremarkable.

  • @erich.1355
    @erich.1355 Před měsícem

    With deep apologies to the Whiskey Tribe, "the Best Beer is the beer you like to drink, the way you like to drink it." I truly appreciate that you recognize and validate the fact that everyone's pallet and preferences differ.

  • @davewilliamson9022
    @davewilliamson9022 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Wow, that was fun to watch. I would be interested in a taste test of some German beers, I came of age in Germany with the Canadian military, serving beer and also imbibed in a few along the way

  • @LyJoyRuns
    @LyJoyRuns Před 5 měsíci +4

    He hit on the nail when he said Miller Lite has the slight metallic flavor and Bud Lite is sweet. If I were to pick a beer on hot summer day next to the pool or at the beach Coors Lite is my go to.

  • @marklpaulick
    @marklpaulick Před 5 měsíci +4

    I’ve done this test exactly. I actually think it’s not very hard to distinguish! Bud is straight sweet apple acealdyhyde, Coors is straight banana ester. Miller is the cleanest. Once I figured that out they just jump out at me.

    • @treehousebrewco
      @treehousebrewco  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I agree when they warmed up. Ice cold in a black glass these particular cans were extremely similar

  • @StormShadowX37
    @StormShadowX37 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love Julius and Busch light. Great vid

  • @scottshinbaum1772
    @scottshinbaum1772 Před 26 dny

    I appreciate how he handled and described each beer with a reverence.
    My personal taste is for a little bit sweeter beer, as he stated, which is probably why I lean more toward Bud Light for my macro brewery taste.

  • @PreppinShootinLivin
    @PreppinShootinLivin Před 5 měsíci +3

    Yes, most of these standard Domestic Beers taste mostly the same...and it's mostly not good.

  • @matthewbykowski2353
    @matthewbykowski2353 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great video, but I'm surprised. I did the same blind and thought they were rather different from each other. Miller Lite won my test. That said my pallet sucks. Wine tasting, I can't discern cheap from expensive/highly rated from store brands... Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

    • @treehousebrewco
      @treehousebrewco  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Right on, thanks for stopping by. They were ice cold at the start but as soon as they warmed up the differences became stark. It’s kind of cool to watch it unfold!

  • @gannong1
    @gannong1 Před 5 měsíci

    In starting a home brew for the first time, what do you recommend for space and equipment? Environment concerns at all? Thanks

  • @MrBeav1982
    @MrBeav1982 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I don't think Bud has changed much since I tried it lol. It gives me an off taste almost skunky on the backend.

  • @Zoggosh
    @Zoggosh Před 5 měsíci +8

    Haven't had a Bud Light since Mulvaney and I regret nothing

  • @EricNeuls
    @EricNeuls Před 5 měsíci

    Love treehouse cant wait for the saratoga one to open next summer! Was just at the Deerfield one last week one of my favorite locations!

  • @cuda5194
    @cuda5194 Před 4 měsíci

    as a subcontractor i have had the opportunity to work at the brewery. I cant say enough about how good they treat everyone that works for them and there beer is hands down my favorite ever. Its time for some new platforms or piping i am getting thirsty 😂

  • @Ebola419
    @Ebola419 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Imagine drinking bud light, even before all the nonsense broke out.

    • @bradyray4063
      @bradyray4063 Před 27 dny +1

      I hated Bud Light before it was cool

  • @DiscombobulatedHampster
    @DiscombobulatedHampster Před 5 měsíci +3

    Why would you even consider tasting queer beer Bud Light?

    • @freighter1097
      @freighter1097 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Not everyone is hateful and lets people live like they choose.

    • @G_Demolished
      @G_Demolished Před 5 měsíci

      Have you ever wondered why a grown ass man would get his panties twisted over a single beer can that never hit the shelves? I wonder that frequently and all I can come up with is:
      ❄️

    • @ImNoOne22
      @ImNoOne22 Před 5 měsíci

      @@freighter1097ghey

    • @freighter1097
      @freighter1097 Před 5 měsíci

      @@ImNoOne22 Trouble spelling?

  • @forum42
    @forum42 Před 2 měsíci

    It was refreshing to hear a craft brewer talk about large macro brewers and not feel the need to insult their beer.

  • @brianlayne9742
    @brianlayne9742 Před 4 měsíci

    this is cool to watch thank you

  • @digestingbeer
    @digestingbeer Před 5 měsíci

    great job and i agree

  • @kriskay6
    @kriskay6 Před 5 měsíci

    That was impressive!

  • @TotalxTroll25k
    @TotalxTroll25k Před 5 měsíci

    Miller lite has always been my go to and I would fall back on bud light once it started to get old, but no matter what I get I always come back to miller lite eventually

  • @MrDouglasHopkins
    @MrDouglasHopkins Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks, great fun and informative video. How about American heavies? Bud, Miller, coors. Not sure if MGD or high life is more appropriate.

  • @beerbarnbrewing9160
    @beerbarnbrewing9160 Před 5 měsíci

    This was fun to watch.

  • @echardcore
    @echardcore Před 5 měsíci +1

    People hate on these beers but there is a time and place. I have thought a lot about how they taste without reading anything and this is exactly how I feel. BL is very tasty but only extremely cold. I don't care much for C Minus. I think it lacks the most. Miller is hoppier and drier for sure.
    One major point I like to make when discussing these types of beers is that fresh ess is absolutely key. They fall off so far after 2 months that they are no longer enjiyable. These types of beers are excellent fresh. One of the best beers I ever had was a 2 week old Budweiser and samples at the Coors plant in Golden.

  • @PatrickMurray1966
    @PatrickMurray1966 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic insights here. Awesome video.

  • @hawkeyepierce3199
    @hawkeyepierce3199 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Everything you said about the differences between Miller lite and Bud Light or 100% accurate in my opinion. I also drink both of them and prefer Miller light, but my favorite beer is free

  • @jamescarney1519
    @jamescarney1519 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Me and my mom do this 😂 I love throwing in a "good" micro brewry pils in and see if we can find it!

  • @randybowen7044
    @randybowen7044 Před 5 měsíci

    Was the metallic taste from the can? Would this taste test be any different if you had them out of a bottle instead of aluminum can

  • @lickwidgoat3480
    @lickwidgoat3480 Před měsícem

    I quit drinking 4 year ago, i watched this vid and went and got a cold one, thanks guys.

  • @TheLittleNag
    @TheLittleNag Před 27 dny

    I feel like this just captured how my palette evolved in my early years drinking all three of these beers. Its shocking just how similar these beers still are and how they compare the same way as they did 20 years ago. And of course I'm still a Miller guy.

  • @josharmour1549
    @josharmour1549 Před 3 měsíci

    When i was stationed at Hanscom AFB, Treehouse's Julius IPA was one of the best ive tasted. Now, 10 years later and living in San Antonio, Florida, and now South Georgia, it is still one of my favorites...even though i haven't had it since i lived there. Wormtown be hoppy is up there too. Would love to be able to get some here in Georgia.

  • @justinmtbk
    @justinmtbk Před 3 měsíci

    Fun video from my favorite brewing company!

  • @JacobWLangford
    @JacobWLangford Před 3 měsíci

    Very impressive pallet. wow. they are similar. And I would lean Miller Lite too, but none are my go to anymore. great video

  • @BenMacKerras
    @BenMacKerras Před 5 měsíci +2

    Would love to see you blind taste some other leading craft breweries and their hazies. Would be really interesting to hear your thoughts.