Budweiser Select 55 Crowned the Worst-Rated Beer in the World

In a world brimming with craft IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, and hazy lagers, one beer has managed to stand out—for all the wrong reasons. According to aggregated user reviews on Beer Advocate, Budweiser Select 55 has earned the dubious distinction of being the worst-rated beer in the world as of 2025.

What’s in the Can?

Budweiser Select 55 is a light lager boasting just 2.4% ABV and a mere 55 calories per bottle, marketed as a guilt-free option for calorie-conscious drinkers. But while it may be light on calories, it’s also apparently light on flavor. The beer holds an average rating of 1.65 out of 5 stars, with reviewers calling it everything from “watery” to “completely forgettable”.

One particularly brutal review summed it up with: “This really is the worst beer ever made.” Ouch.

A Trend Among the Bottom-Ranked

Interestingly, Budweiser Select 55 isn’t alone in its lowly status. Other beers rounding out the bottom five include:

• Natural Light
• Miller Extra Light
• Keystone Light
• Natural Ice

All of them share a common trait: they’re light beers, often criticized for lacking body, complexity, and flavor.

Why the Hate?

While taste is subjective, the backlash against these beers seems to stem from their extreme minimalism. Designed to be low-calorie and easy-drinking, they often sacrifice the depth and richness that beer enthusiasts crave. In a market increasingly dominated by bold craft brews and experimental flavors, these ultra-light lagers feel like relics of a bygone era.

A Silver Lining for Budweiser

Not all is lost for the Budweiser brand. Its flagship beer, classic Budweiser, still holds a respectable spot in popularity rankings, coming in at #63 globally. So while Select 55 may be the black sheep of the family, the Budweiser name isn’t entirely tarnished.