[header] How to make beer batter [title] Use one 12 oz beer you like to drink. [step] Beer batter can be made with any style or variety of beer, so you should feel free to experiment with different styles to see what you like best. If you've got bud lite on hand, that would make for just as good a beer batter as a craft ipa. 
[substeps] Generally, ales and lagers are used to make beer batters. The lighter and more carbonated, the lighter the batter.