FUN FACTS ABOUT BEER

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 Family

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 U.S. 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 Dry - Introduced in 1989, the first Dry-Brewed beer produced by an American brewer. The lengthier brewing process results in lighter body and less-sweet taste, with fewer calories than Budweiser.

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.

Michelob Family

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 six-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 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.

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 Golden Draft - Introduced in 1991 and distributed in select U.S. markets. Unique bottle and can packaging features exclusive faceted edges.

Michelob Golden Draft Light - Also made its debut in 1991 and was Anheuser-Busch's first entry into the clear-bottle, packaged-draft market.
Specialty Beers

Anheuser World Select - Rolled out in May 2003, Anheuser World Select resulted from a challenge to Anheuser-Busch's top brewmasters to combine their expertise and create a world-class beer. Anheuser World Select is a classic pilsner beer with a distinctive hop note and full malt flavor.
Bare Knuckle Stout - Stout lovers all over the world will appreciate its smooth Irish character and strong American spirit - a domestic stout of the finest quality, using only the best ingredients to achieve its rich taste and creamy head.

ZiegenLight - An authentic Texas-style specialty light beer with a rich amber color and fuller flavor - available only in Texas, since 2003.
ZiegenBock - An easy-drinking bock beer, available only in Texas, since 1995.

Nonalcohol Brews

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 nonalcohol 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 nonalcohol 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 nonalcohol brew. O'Doul's Amber offers consumers the look and richer taste of an all-malt specialty beer in a nonalcohol beverage.

Busch NA - The company's first subpremium-priced, nonalcohol brew debuted in 1994.
Busch Family

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 Family

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.

Malt Liquors

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.

Hurricane Ice - “Ice-brewed” with a combination of malts and cereal grains and domestic hop extract for extra smoothness and body; introduced in 1997, available only in the Pacific Northwest.

King Cobra - A naturally brewed, full-bodied malt liquor, King Cobra was introduced in 1984.
Specialty Malt Beverages

Bacardi Silver Low Carb Black Cherry - Bacardi Silver Low Carb Black Cherry is a fresh combination of sweet and tangy black cherries with a hint of vanilla and only 2.6 carbohydrates and 96 calories, making it the lowest-carb spirit-branded FMB on the market.

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 O3 - A blend of exotic orange flavors created with three orange varieties: mandarin, valencia and tangerine, and resulting in a crisp, refreshing, yet not-too-sweet taste - the first orange-flavored, spirit-branded flavored malt beverage.

Bacardi Silver Limón - Introduced in 2003, this is a premium malt beverage with natural lemon and other citrus flavors, resulting in a clean, less-sweet taste. Bacardi Silver - Bacardi Silver is a clear malt beverage made with natural citrus flavors and features a crisp, refreshing taste.

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, where micro, import and specialty segments all compete.

Alliance Partner Products

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 U.S. 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, Ore., 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 wholesalers with a unique set of beverages to sell in their local markets.