Regarding the article on Budweiser, I pretty much quit drinking any of the brands of "flavored water" which was all that was available to me by about age 25. For decades my consumption was limited to a few parties a year, and I never picked up a 6-pack for the fridge at home.
Then, at age 66-- I'm now 69-- a friend gave me a bottle of Mr. Beer Oktoberfest (which most of us know is actually brewed as an ale).
A huge sea change from flavored water!! I've been brewing since, and I'm now doing all-grain. My favorite brews are: porters and brown ales. What goes around comes around.
Cheers