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Bud Light Platinum is off to a tremendous start and continues to exceed expectations. Bud Light Platinum is the No. 1 new product launch in the beer category in 2012 and the fastest growing brand across all measured channels. To continue fueling the brand's momentum and expanding its distribution, we are excited to introduce two (2) new SKU's: a 22...

All of us at G&M are very familiar with Anheuser-Busch beer products, but did you know that in the late 1970's and early 1980's, AB made two test runs at marketing soft drink products. The first product was a carbonated beverage called Chelsea, released sometime in 1978. What was unique about the product is that it contained a slight amount of ...

 Say, "Hello" to Chip the newest dalmatian puppy... He will someday ride on the Budweiser Clydesdales' hitch!

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Anheuser-Busch is currently offering three new sampler packs for the summer. The Best of Belgium offering Stella Artois, Leffe, and Hoegaarden. The Island beach Box offering LandShark, Margaritaville Punch and Margaritaville Island Lime. The Shock Top Variety Pack that includes Shock Top, Shock Top Raspberry, and Shock Top IPA. And again this summe...

Happy 4th of July!!

When Time.com set out to find the best low-calorie summer drinks, it didn't have to look far to find two excellent contenders from A-B. Both Michelob ULTRA Light Cider and Select 55 were included on the list as the lone representatives from the cider and beer categories. Michelob ULTRA Light Cider – a lower-calorie alternative to white wine and tra...

ÜBERMONSTER is an ultra-premium, non-alcoholic, brewed energy drink crafted with a fermented malt base, so it tastes unlike anything else in the energy drink category. The use of a fermented malt base makes it "bio-activated." ÜBERMONSTER comes in a proprietary 16.9oz. glass bottle with a huge pry-off crown closure like an imported beer bottle, but...

LandShark Lager and Ocean Conservancy have teamed up for the LandShark Fin-tastic Voyage, a beach cleanup and stand-up paddle boarding coastal tour. This series of beach cleanups and events encourages and spreads awareness to keep our coasts clean, clear and trash-free. Beach cleanups take place at several beach and coastal areas from Florida and G...

Last week, Millward Brown – a leading global research agency – released its annual "BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands" list. Budweiser (for the purposes of this list, Budweiser and Bud Light combined) ranks No. 48 on the list and is the only beer brand to make the annual rankings. The 2012 BrandZ report also includes a Top 10 list of the m...

Brewer's Notes Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in cabernet barrels with blackberries, Juliet is a tart, fruity, complex ale. Notes of wood, tannin, dark fruit and spice make Juliet an ideal beer to suggest to Pinot Noir enthusiasts and beer drinkers who are fond of Belgian sour ales. Recipe Information: Style: Belgian Style Sour AleAlcohol by V...

Brewer's Notes Lolita is a pink rose colored Belgian style pale ale fermented with wild yeast and aged on raspberries in wine barrels. Aromas of fresh raspberries, bright jammy fruit flavors and crisp, refreshing body make Lolita ideal for beer drinkers fond of Belgian Framboise. Recipe Information: Style: Belgian Style Pale AleAlcohol by Volume: 7...

This summer, Beck's beer continues its long-standing support for today's most original artists, by showcasing their creative work on a series of limited-edition art bottles. Now through July 2012, all 12-ounce bottle labels will transform to display one of six original designs created exclusively for Beck's. Artists include Grammy-nominated singer/...

Nearly 800 breweries from 54 countries entered a record-breaking 3,921 beers for the 2012 Brewers Association World Beer Cup, the world's largest commercial beer competition. Expert judges from around the world conducted blind samplings, evaluating each beer's appearance, aromas and flavors. Judges awarded AB InBev the Champion Brewery/Brewmaster A...

Anheuser-Busch's Michelob ULTRA today announced the newest addition to its portfolio, Michelob ULTRA Light Cider, a naturally sweetened and gluten-free cider made from crisp apples. Featuring one-third fewer calories (120) and a more mellowed sweetness than traditional ciders, Michelob ULTRA Light Cider is ideal for year-round enjoyment and provide...

The Weekly Beer Brief recently caught up with Rick Oleshak, director – Stella Artois, to get an inside look at this weekend's Kentucky Derby.  Weekly Beer Brief: What makes Stella Artois a good fit as the official beer of the Kentucky Derby?​ Rick Oleshak: The sophistication and ritual associated with Kentucky Derby weekend is a great fit for ...

With growing consumer demand for new flavored products that in turn drive growth in the flavored malt beverage category, Michelob ULTRA takes it one step further and introduces a new lighter flavored malt beverage product…the ULTRA 19th hole. A light alcohol beverage infused with natural lemonade and iced tea flavors perfect for the spring and summ...

Street Smart Program Overview Street Smart reminds teens and adults alike of the dangers of underage drinking, drunk driving, illegal drug use and not wearing seat belts. Taught by certified paramedics, this program helps audiences better understand the consequences of their actions, in turn helping reduce the number of accidents and fatalities eac...

Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long!

The Weekly Beer Brief recently caught up with Rob McCarthy, vice president of Budweiser, to get his perspective on the recently launched "Track Your Bud" digital initiative.  WBB: What is the idea behind Track Your Bud?​ Rob McCarthy: Track Your Bud is a celebration of the history, heritage and quality of Budweiser that is presented through th...