Budweiser

Budweiser is an American brand of lager produced by Anheuser-Busch InBev. It was first introduced in 1876 in St. Louis, Missouri, by Adolphus Busch. The name Budweiser derives from the Bohemian town of Budweis (České Budějovice), chosen to evoke a traditional European lager. The recipe was developed to yield a pale, clean-tasting beer that could be brewed consistently for a broad American market.

Budweiser is typically marketed as a 5% ABV pale lager, widely available in 12-ounce bottles and cans. It is produced at several breweries within the United States and around the world, as part of Anheuser-Busch InBev's global network.

Ownership and branding: After the 2008 merger that formed Anheuser-Busch InBev, Budweiser became a flagship beer of the multinational brewer and remains one of the best-known beer brands in the United States. The brand has a long history of mass-market advertising and sponsorships.

Variants and portfolio: The Budweiser portfolio includes non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero in certain markets; the broader Budweiser family also includes lighter and specialty formats such as Bud Light. Budweiser is distributed internationally and sold in various packaging formats to suit local regulations and consumer preferences.