Budvar vs. Budweiser

I've grown to perceive many American products to be mere shadows of their European originals.

Hot dogs are sad imitations of Germany's bratwurst and rindwurst. Sliced white bread is nothing compared to a French baguette. And Budweiser is just a watered down version of Budweiser.

In the U.S., Budweiser is a light lager made by Anheuser-Busch. It's good with spicy food or if it's a really hot day, but I wouldn't drink it by itself. As Beer Advocate put it, American Budweiser is "A light, refreshing lager with a crisp, clean finish. Not much in the way of flavor, but it’s easy to drink."

By comparison, RateBeer described the Czech original as "A more flavorful and complex lager than its American counterpart. Notes of malt, hops, and bread crust. A good choice for those who prefer a more traditional beer."
There aren't many place that sell both beers, but there's a convenence store in downtown Yerevan that does.

I got the Budvar.