Americanized versions of Cheladas (Mexican specialty beers that use lime and salt for a distinctive flavor) have yet to impress beer drinkers nationwide – just ask Miller Chill.

So when Budweiser decided to go Chelada, I knew I had to try it…and I faced the ugly consequences. What were they thinking?

What was I thinking?

Do you like carbonated tomato soup? If so, you will love Bud’s rendition of the Chelada, which tastes like a college prank.

Talk about appearance: upon pouring out this thick, pulpy, reddish disaster the smell was almost unbearable; it reeked of salty old clams and spicy tomatoes – great for dinner, not as a beverage.

And then comes Bud’s infamous carbonation: why Budweiser prides itself on having the harshest bubbles in the business (they must be proud, since all their beers are ultra harsh) is beyond my comprehension. (more…)

Ever heard of a “chelada”? Not enchilada, although those are really rad…but that’s neither here or there.

A chelada is a Mexican style of beer that’s flavored with lime and salt (Corona with salt, basically). The drink is popular in Mexico and Costa Rica but has yet to become a hit in America. The day where cheladas are popular in the U.S. has been set back a decade or so with the release of Miller Chill, a poor excuse for a beer.

Miller Chill apes that mask-the-awful-taste-with-limes-and-salt formula cheladas have down pat – with an unfortunate twist. Chill contains the flavor of artificial limes and salt that leaves an aftertaste similar to flat Sprite lingering in your mouth.

Miller Chill tastes like sour soda.

Usually my preference for a certain kind of beer is nonexistent – I enjoy Negro Modello as much as I do a bootleg brand like Schlitz, when the occasion hits – but Chill is plain ill. Drinking it to get wasted is much more difficult than regular brews due to its kiddie-sweet flavor. After convincing my bro to share a six-pack of the stuff with me he opted out after one-and-a-half beers. (more…)