1864
BUILDING AN AMERICAN ICON
Our story begins with two German immigrants who had big entrepreneurial ambitions of bringing high-quality beers to America. Together Eberhard Anheuser and Adolphus Busch tirelessly worked to build Anheuser-Busch.
1876
CARL CONRAD
Working alongside a St. Louis bottler, Carl Conrad, Busch developed a lighter, thirst-quenching lager and called it Budweiser.
1880-1901
CROWNING A KING
When Eberhard Anheuser died in 1880, Adolphus became president of the Brewery. In 1901, the company broke the 1 million barrels of beer sales mark for the first time, making it one of the nation’s leading breweries.
1916-1933
PROHIBITION
During Prohibition, Anheuser-Busch refused to shut their doors and instead prepared by shifting to the production of non-alcoholic consumer products, like Bevo. The majority of their workers remained employed during Prohibition due to diversification.
1933
CLYDESDALES
The Clydesdales made their debut on April 7, 1933, as a gift from August A. Busch, Jr. and Adolphus Busch III to their father in celebration of the repeal of Prohibition. The world met the Budweiser Clydesdales for the first time.
1960s-1980s
A BOLD AMBITION
Following WWII, both America and Anheuser-Busch experienced an era of growth lasting into the 1960s. In 1980, Anheuser-Busch reached the 50-million-barrel mark.
2000s
THE EXPANSION
And that expansion only continued with the merger of Anheuser-Busch and InBev, creating the largest brewer in the world. Today Budweiser is brewed in 63 breweries across the globe.
Our Farmers
- Nearly 100% of our barley comes from America’s farmers.
- We’re investing billions in cutting-edge innovations.
- We are working hand-in-hand with American farmers to raise the next generation of barley.
Our Legacy
- Our founder, Adolphus Busch, journeyed to America from Germany in 1857, determined to make his dreams come true.
- After fighting for the Union during the Civil War, Adolphus joined his father-in-law’s business, bringing big, ambitious ideas with him.
- In 1879, the company’s name was officially changed to Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association. After Eberhard’s passing in 1880, Adolphus became president.
- Before Budweiser was introduced, many Americans were drinking heavy, dark ales. But St. Louis summers were hot – perfect for a palatable, crisp lager.
- Budweiser’s smoothness and drinkability were a success. Budweiser quickly became wildly popular not just in St. Louis but in America. And we’ve stayed true to the recipe ever since.
In 1879,
The company's name was officially changed to Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association. After Eberhard's passing in 1880, Adolphus became president.
Before Budweiser was introduced,
many Americans were drinking heavy, dark ales. But St. Louis summers were hot – perfect for a palatable, crisp lager.
Budweiser’s smoothness
and drinkability was a success. Budweiser quickly became wildly popular not just in St. Louis but in America. And we’ve stayed true to the recipe ever since.
