Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Anheuser-Busch is the world's largest brewer, operating 14 breweries, 12 in the United States and two overseas. The company currently brews approximately 30 beers for sale in the United States. Here is a brief description of each:
Budweiser
- Brewed and sold since 1876, "The King of Beers" is the largest-selling
beer in the world.
Budweiser has been the world's best-selling beer since 1957, and
is distributed in more than 70 countries. Budweiser leads the US
Premium beer category, outselling all other domestic premium beers
combined. In fact, one in almost every five beers sold in the United
States today is a Budweiser.
Bud
Light - Introduced nationally in 1982, Bud Light is brewed
with a malt and hops ratio different from Budweiser for a distinctively
crisp taste with fewer calories. It became the country's No. 1 light
beer in 1994, and has grown at a double-digit pace for the past
eight years.
Bud
Ice - Introduced in 1994, Bud Ice is a smooth-tasting ice
beer. Combined with Bud Ice Light, Bud Ice is one of the country's
top-selling ice beers.
Bud
Ice Light - Introduced in 1994, Bud Ice Light has fewer
calories (only 112 calories per 12-ounce serving) than Bud Ice.
Bud
Dry - Bud Dry was introduced in 1990 and sold 4 million
barrels in the first year. Bud Dry was introduced to capitalize
on the 'Dry' beer category first made popular in Japan.
Budweiser
Select - "a new kind of beer" brewed for crisp
taste that finishes clean. Budweiser Select was developed using
two-row and roasted specialty malts for a rich color. A blend of
aromatic domestic and imported hops provides the perfect balance
and flavor. With its selective ingredients and distinctive brewing
process, Budweiser Select delivers a crisp taste that finishes clean
with only 3.1 grams of carbohydrates, 99 calories and 4.3 percent
alcohol by volume per 12 once serving.
Michelob - Super-premium Michelob was developed in 1896 as a "draught beer for connoisseurs." Michelob is brewed with a superior ingredient blend for fuller body with a clean finish, using all imported hops and a high percentage of two-row barley malt.
Michelob Light - Introduced in 1978 as the country's first super-premium light beer. Brewed with a high percentage of two-row barley malt and all imported hops to make this Anheuser-Busch's most flavorful light beer.
Michelob ULTRA - Michelob ULTRA is a smooth, refreshing lager with 95 calories, 4.2 percent alcohol by volume and 2.6 grams of carbohydrates per 12-oz. serving. Michelob ULTRA is brewed using the finest pale two-row and Munich 6-row barley, select grains, all-imported hops and a pure cultured yeast strain. The special choice of grains, combined with the extended mash process, produces a smooth, refreshing beer with fewer carbohydrates.
Michelob
Amber Bock - An American-style bock beer with a rich,
malty and smooth taste that is hearty and full-bodied, yet finishes
cleanly. Anheuser-Busch introduced this premium-plus beer nationally
in 1995. Best served with grilled, barbecued and German-style
foods.
Michelob
Honey Lager - Anheuser-Busch brewmasters combine two-row
and caramel barley malt, a blend of imported and domestic hops,
and a touch of honey to produce a full-bodied, slightly sweet
beer. The balanced, floral character of this beer goes best with
soups and sandwiches.
Anheuser
World Lager - Rolled out in May 2003, Anheuser World Lager
resulted from a challenge to Anheuser-Busch's top brewmasters
to combine their expertise and create a world-class beer. Anheuser
World Lager is a classic pilsner beer with a distinctive hop note
and full malt flavor.
BE
- takes beer to the next level - combining the drinkability and
broad appeal of beer with caffeine, ginseng and guarana, BE
is a beer remixed. Well balanced with select hops and aromas of
blackberry, raspberry and cherry, BE offers
a lightly sweet and tart taste - with a "wow" factor
in the finish. Tastes great straight up, on the rocks, or mixed
with other products to create unique combinations.
180 - Rolled out nationally in January 2001, 180 is a refreshing, lightly carbonated, orange citrus-flavored energy drink with vitamins B-6, B-12 and C (all at 100% RDI), and enhanced with the unique taste of natural guarana. The name "180" communicates the "turnaround" or "energetic lift" people look for in an energy drink.
O'Doul's - This non-alcohol brew contains less than one-half of 1 percent alcohol by volume and is marketed to those who want the great taste of Anheuser-Busch beer in a non-alcohol brew. O'Doul's was introduced nationally in 1990.
O'Doul's Amber - introduced in 1997, this brand is brewed using two-row and specialty caramel malts with a blend of the finest imported and domestic hops, to create a full-bodied non-alcohol brew. O'Doul's Amber offers consumers the look and richer taste of an all-malt specialty beer in a non-alcohol beverage.
Busch NA - The company's first subpremium-priced, non-alcohol brew debuted in 1994.
Busch - Introduced in 1955, Busch has a smooth, light taste. The brand is the country's largest-selling subpremium-priced beer in all major demographics.
Busch Light- Introduced in 1989, Busch Light is already the ninth-largest brand in the United States. It contains 110 calories per 12-ounce serving.
Busch Ice - In 1995, Anheuser-Busch introduced this smooth-tasting ice beer to satisfy consumer demand for a subpremium-priced product.
Natural Light - Naturally brewed and less filling, low-calorie Natural Light was introduced in 1977.
Natural Ice - Anheuser-Busch introduced Natural Ice in select markets in 1995 and took it national in 1996. This subpremium-priced ice beer, 5.9 percent alcohol by volume, has a smooth taste.
Hurricane Malt Liquor - This full-bodied, robust, slightly sweet-tasting malt liquor is 6 percent alcohol by volume. Introduced in select test markets in 1996.
King Cobra - A naturally brewed, full-bodied malt liquor, King Cobra was introduced in 1984.
Bacardi
Silver Lo-Carb Black Cherry - A premium flavored malt
beverage with just 2.6 grams of carbs and 96 calories per 12 oz.
serving. Bacardi Silver Lo-Carb Black Cherry has the lowest carbs
of any spirit-branded flavored alcohol beverage 83% less carbs
than Skyy Sport and 78% less carbs than Mike's Light.
Bacardi
Silver - Bacardi Silver is a clear malt beverage made
with natural citrus flavors that features a crisp, refreshing
taste.
Bacardi
Silver O3 - Following on the success of the
Bacardi Silver Brand, Anheuser-Busch has introduced Bacardi Silver
O3, which is created with the natural flavor of three
orange varieties: mandarin, valencia and tangerine. This blend
of exotic orange flavors has resulted in a crisp, refreshing,
yet not too sweet taste, and the first orange-flavored, spirit-branded
flavored malt beverage.
Bacardi
Silver Raz - Bacardi Silver Raz is a refreshingly clean
and not-too-sweet premium malt beverage with the natural flavor
of raspberry.
Bacardi
Silver Watermelon - the newest member of the Bacardi Silver
family is a premium flavored malt beverage that has the clean,
juicy taste of fresh summer watermelon.
Bacardi
Silver Low Carb Green Apple - offers the natural taste
of a green apple, provides fresh taste with a slightly tart, clean
finish and contains only 4.5 grams of carbohydrates and 94 calories
per 12-ounce serving.
Tequiza
- The nationwide rollout of Tequiza in 1999 was one of Anheuser-Busch's
most successful new product introductions ever. Tequiza is the
first American-made malt beverage combining lager beer with real
blue agave nectar and a natural flavor of lime and real Mexican
tequila. Tequiza surpassed established brands to become one of
the four best-selling high-end beers in supermarkets, a category
including micro, import and specialty segments.
Redhook Ale - As part of an equity investment in the Redhook Ale Brewery in Seattle, Anheuser-Busch wholesalers have distributed Redhook's superior microbrewery products since 1994 in select US markets. Brands include Redhook Extra Special Bitter (ESB) Ale, Ballard Bitter Ale, Blackhook Porter and Wheathook Ale, among others.
Widmer Brothers - Anheuser-Busch expanded its participation in the microbrew segment by signing a distribution and equity agreement with Widmer Brothers Brewing of Portland, Oregon, one of America's leading microbrewers. The alliance allows Anheuser-Busch to expand its participation in the craft/specialty beer segment while providing Anheuser-Busch with a unique set of new beverages to sell in their local markets.
Corona Extra - is the best-selling Mexican beer in the world and, since 2001, the world's fourth best-selling brand. A Pilsner type beer, its history goes back to 1925, when it was first produced in the Modelo Brewery in Mexico City.
Corona Light - the best-selling Mexican beer light beer and one of the best sellers in its category. In the USA, it is the second best-selling imported light beer and ranks number 11 in sales among all imported beers.
Coronita
Modelo Especial - a premium quality pilsner imported from Mexico.
Negra Modelo - "Classically smooth, never bitter." Renowned as Mexico's finest and best selling dark ale and is enjoyed by consumers for its robust taste without the harsh bite associated with most dark ales. It is delicious, creamy, full flavored dark brew with a very pleasant malt aroma and dry hop flavor with a hint of chocolate.
Pacifico - A regional specialty brew made popular on Mexico's west coast.
Budweiser
- Brewed and sold since 1876, "The King of Beers" is the largest-selling
beer in the world. 
Bud
Light - Introduced nationally in 1982, Bud Light is brewed
with a malt and hops ratio different from Budweiser for a distinctively
crisp taste with fewer calories. It became the country's No. 1 light
beer in 1994, and has grown at a double-digit pace for the past
eight years. 
Bud
Ice - Introduced in 1994, Bud Ice is a smooth-tasting ice
beer. Combined with Bud Ice Light, Bud Ice is one of the country's
top-selling ice beers. 
Bud
Ice Light - Introduced in 1994, Bud Ice Light has fewer
calories (only 112 calories per 12-ounce serving) than Bud Ice.
Budweiser
Select - "a new kind of beer" brewed for crisp
taste that finishes clean. Budweiser Select was developed using
two-row and roasted specialty malts for a rich color. A blend of
aromatic domestic and imported hops provides the perfect balance
and flavor. With its selective ingredients and distinctive brewing
process, Budweiser Select delivers a crisp taste that finishes clean
with only 3.1 grams of carbohydrates, 99 calories and 4.3 percent
alcohol by volume per 12 once serving.
Michelob - Super-premium Michelob was developed in 1896 as a "draught beer for connoisseurs." Michelob is brewed with a superior ingredient blend for fuller body with a clean finish, using all imported hops and a high percentage of two-row barley malt. 
Michelob Light - Introduced in 1978 as the country's first super-premium light beer. Brewed with a high percentage of two-row barley malt and all imported hops to make this Anheuser-Busch's most flavorful light beer. 
Michelob ULTRA - Michelob ULTRA is a smooth, refreshing lager with 95 calories, 4.2 percent alcohol by volume and 2.6 grams of carbohydrates per 12-oz. serving. Michelob ULTRA is brewed using the finest pale two-row and Munich 6-row barley, select grains, all-imported hops and a pure cultured yeast strain. The special choice of grains, combined with the extended mash process, produces a smooth, refreshing beer with fewer carbohydrates.
180 - Rolled out nationally in January 2001, 180 is a refreshing, lightly carbonated, orange citrus-flavored energy drink with vitamins B-6, B-12 and C (all at 100% RDI), and enhanced with the unique taste of natural guarana. The name "180" communicates the "turnaround" or "energetic lift" people look for in an energy drink. 
O'Doul's - This non-alcohol brew contains less than one-half of 1 percent alcohol by volume and is marketed to those who want the great taste of Anheuser-Busch beer in a non-alcohol brew. O'Doul's was introduced nationally in 1990. 
O'Doul's Amber - introduced in 1997, this brand is brewed using two-row and specialty caramel malts with a blend of the finest imported and domestic hops, to create a full-bodied non-alcohol brew. O'Doul's Amber offers consumers the look and richer taste of an all-malt specialty beer in a non-alcohol beverage.
Busch NA - The company's first subpremium-priced, non-alcohol brew debuted in 1994.
Redhook Ale - As part of an equity investment in the Redhook Ale Brewery in Seattle, Anheuser-Busch wholesalers have distributed Redhook's superior microbrewery products since 1994 in select US markets. Brands include Redhook Extra Special Bitter (ESB) Ale, Ballard Bitter Ale, Blackhook Porter and Wheathook Ale, among others.
Widmer Brothers - Anheuser-Busch expanded its participation in the microbrew segment by signing a distribution and equity agreement with Widmer Brothers Brewing of Portland, Oregon, one of America's leading microbrewers. The alliance allows Anheuser-Busch to expand its participation in the craft/specialty beer segment while providing Anheuser-Busch with a unique set of new beverages to sell in their local markets.
Corona Extra - is the best-selling Mexican beer in the world and, since 2001, the world's fourth best-selling brand. A Pilsner type beer, its history goes back to 1925, when it was first produced in the Modelo Brewery in Mexico City.
Corona Light - the best-selling Mexican beer light beer and one of the best sellers in its category. In the USA, it is the second best-selling imported light beer and ranks number 11 in sales among all imported beers.
Coronita
Modelo Especial - a premium quality pilsner imported from Mexico.
Negra Modelo - "Classically smooth, never bitter." Renowned as Mexico's finest and best selling dark ale and is enjoyed by consumers for its robust taste without the harsh bite associated with most dark ales. It is delicious, creamy, full flavored dark brew with a very pleasant malt aroma and dry hop flavor with a hint of chocolate.
Pacifico - A regional specialty brew made popular on Mexico's west coast.
