Budweiser

American beer

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development by Busch family

  • In August Anheuser Busch, Jr.

    …with the beer wagons of Budweiser, Anheuser-Busch’s main brand. Grant’s Farm, the Busch family estate near St. Louis, was converted into a 281-acre (114-hectare) historical site and wildlife preserve.

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  • Busch, Adolphus
    In Adolphus Busch

    …developed a light beer called Budweiser in the belief that consumers would prefer it to the dark brews then prevalent. Budweiser thereafter became the world’s best-selling beer.

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origins in České Budějovice

  • Ceské Budejovice
    In České Budějovice

    The original home of Budweiser beer, the city is still noted for the production of beer, as well as pencils (since 1790) and porcelain; other manufactures include enamelware, furniture, tobacco, and food products. Anthracite, lignite, and graphite deposits lie nearby to the west. Pop. (2007 est.) 94,747.

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