Anheuser-Busch brands
Brewing company
Anheuser-Busch is the largest brewing company in the United States, with a market share of 34% percent in 2023. A wholly owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Anheuser-Busch operates 12 breweries in the United States and nearly 20 in other countries, which increased after Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV acquired SABMiller in 2016. Brands include Budweiser, Busch, Michelob, Bud Light, and Natural Light. As of September 2025, Michelob Ultra is the top-selling beer in America.
Budweiser
Budweiser
Budweiser is a 5.0% ABV Adjunct pale lager introduced in 1876 by Adolphus Busch and long one of the best selling beers in the United States. It is made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt. Budweiser is produced in breweries around the United States and the world. It is a filtered beer available in draught and packaged forms. Lower strength versions are distributed in regions with restrictive alcohol laws.
Budweiser Select
Budweiser Select, or Bud Select, is a light pale lager that contains 4.3% ABV and 99 calories per 12 US fl oz serving (1,170 kJ/L).
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