The Take

Coors Banquet is not healthy. It is a basic American adjunct lager made from barley malt, corn, hops, and yeast.

The recipe skips high-fructose corn syrup, dyes, and vague natural flavors that marketers push elsewhere, yet it remains mass-produced and unpretentious.

The Verdict

Coors Banquet delivers exactly what it promises: an old-school lager that tastes like beer and costs like beer.

Pair it with a steak or leave it in the cooler for friends who hate marketing. Order the Banquet when you want the drink, not the costume.

Common Questions

What is in Coors Banquet?

Water, barley malt, corn syrup, yeast, and hops. No extras.

Is Coors Banquet bad for you?

No worse than any other 147-calorie lager. Moderation still applies.

Does Coors Banquet still use its original recipe?

Yes. The core formula traces to 1873 with no major reformulation since.