Bud beer

Budweiser, often referred to simply as Bud, is one of the world's most recognizable beer brands. It was originally introduced in 1876 by Carl Conrad & Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Developed as a Budweiser-style lager, it was inspired by the brewing traditions of the Bohemian region. The brand quickly grew into a flagship product for Anheuser-Busch, the company that would dominate the American brewing landscape for over a century.

Today, Bud is produced in numerous breweries across the globe to maintain its massive international footprint. While its spiritual home remains in the United States, major production facilities exist in countries like the United Kingdom, Brazil, and China. The brand underwent a historic change in 2008 when Anheuser-Busch was acquired by the Belgian-Brazilian brewing giant InBev, forming Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev).

As of 2026, the brand continues to be the crown jewel of the AB InBev portfolio. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, the ultimate owner oversees a global distribution network that makes Bud one of the highest-selling beer brands worldwide. In many European markets, due to long-standing trademark disputes with the Czech brewery Budweiser Budvar, the beer is marketed exclusively under the 'Bud' name.