Why does Heiney taste so MUCH better than Bud/Michelob?

[Whoson1st]

I'm trying to understand it--Budweiser is America's oldest Beer (I think--correct me if wrong. Meaning they have had lots of years to perfect the prodect and they have the best technology available --again I guess in the world)...
So WHY does Heineken taste better?
(does alcohol level have any effect at all--we don't even know Heiney's level).
This question has bugged me for a long time. Yes-I know Heineken costs more. But what American beer rivals Heineken in terms of taste?

 

[kingbill]

Most Americans don't have the palette to appreciate flavourful beer. So a simple watery brew would suffice, I think it's the same reason why a show like "Arrested Development" is Cancelled but the O.C. is a huge hit.

 

[RobFunk]

Right KB. They probably use at least 3 times the hops as Domestic.

 

[HarryCaray]

It is better because they use more hops, better barley, and brew it in MUCH smaller batches. And that, in turn, is why it is more expensive.

 

[Whoson1st]

I agree it's hard to get a good buzz on the light beers?

What regular US beer has the highest Alc. %??

 

[WCBias]

Because 1400 guys are standing around the vat pissing in it.