Anheuser-Busch
traces its origins back to the Bavarian brewery, which was established in 1852. Eberhard Anheuser acquired the Bavarian
brewery in 1860 and renamed it E. Anheuser & Co. In 1864, his son-in-law, Adolphus Busch, joined the company that
would later become Anheuser-Busch.While the company's early years were demanding, Adolphus Busch proved up to the challenge. His keen vision, bold initiative, marketing savvy and passionate commitment to quality were his legacy to those who followed, and the high standards he established have been adhered to by each succeeding generation.
Today, Anheuser-Busch produces the two best-selling beers in the world, Budweiser and Bud Light, and operates 12 breweries in the United States.
- 1852-1900
- 1901-1951
- 1952-1999
- 2000-2010
| 1852 | - | George Schneider establishes the Bavarian Brewery - located on Carondelet, between Lynch and Dorcas streets in St. Louis |  |
| 1857 | - | Adolphus Busch, a German immigrant, arrives in St. Louis | |
| 1860 | - | Eberhard Anheuser acquires Bavarian Brewery and renames it E. Anheuser & Co. | |
| 1861 | - | Adolphus Busch marries Eberhard Anheuser´s daughter, Lilly | |
| 1864 | - | Adolphus Busch begins working at his father-in-law´s brewery | |
| 1872 | - | First use of A & Eagle trademark on packaging | |
| 1876 | - | Budweiser introduced | |
| 1879 | - | Brewery changes name to Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association | |
| 1880 | - | Eberhard Anheuser dies; Adolphus Busch becomes president | |
| 1881 | - | First use of artificial refrigeration at Anheuser-Busch | |
| 1896 | - | Michelob introduced |
| 1901 | - | One million barrels in annual production |  |
| 1913 | - | Adolphus Busch dies; August A. Busch, Sr. becomes president | |
| 1916 | - | Bevo introduced | |
| 1920 | - | National Prohibition begins; Anheuser-Busch diversifies with a long line of products including ice cream, barley malt syrup, ginger ale, root beer, chocolate- and grape-flavored beverages, corn syrup, truck and bus bodies, refrigerated cabinets, baker's yeast and dealcoholized Budweiser | |
| 1933 | - | National Prohibition ends; Budweiser Clydesdales introduced | |
| 1934 | - | August A. Busch, Sr. dies; Adolphus Busch III becomes president | |
| 1936 | - | Budweiser sold in cans for first time | |
| 1946 | - | Adolphus Busch III dies; August A. Busch, Jr. becomes president | |
| 1950 | - | Groundbreaking for first regional brewery in Newark, N.J. Dalmatians first ride on Clydesdale hitch |
| 1952 | - | 100th anniversary of founding of company |  |
| 1955 | - | Busch Bavarian beer introduced | |
| 1959 | - | Busch Gardens in Tampa opens | |
| 1964 | - | Ten million barrels in annual production | |
| 1967 | - | St. Louis brewery declared National Historic Landmark | |
| 1973 | - | Metal Container Corporation established as subsidiary | |
| 1974 | - | August A. Busch III elected president | |
| 1975 | - | Busch Gardens in Williamsburg opens | |
| 1976 | - | 100th anniversary of Budweiser introduction | |
| 1980 | - | Anheuser-Busch listed on the NYSE | |
| 1981 | - | Anheuser-Busch International, Inc., BARI, Busch Industrial Products established as an Anheuser-Busch Companies subsidiary | |
| 1982 | - | Bud Light introduced; "Know When to Say When" responsibility campaign introduced | |
| 1983 | - | 50th anniversary of Budweiser Clydesdale hitch | |
| 1986 | - | Anheuser-Busch breaks billion-barrel mark of beer brewed since founding of company | |
| 1989 | - | SeaWorld purchased | |
| 1993 | - | Anheuser-Busch invests in Grupo Modelo (Corona beer) in Mexico | |
| 1995 | - | Company purchases majority interest in Chinese brewer, Budweiser Wuhan International Brewing Company | |
| 1997 | - | Annual worldwide beer volume exceeds 100 million barrels for first time (including equity volume) |
| 2000 | - - |
20th anniversary of the company's listing on the NYSE. Discovery Cove opens in Orlando. |
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| 2001 | - | Longhorn Glass Company begins operation. | |
| 2002 | - - - |
Patrick Stokes named president and chief executive officer. 150th anniversary of the company. Michelob Ultra, Bacardi Silver rolled out nationally. |
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| 2003 | - | Bud Light becomes the best-selling beer in the United States. | |
| 2004 | - - |
"Responsibility Matters" alcohol awareness campaign launched . Aluminum bottles introduced. |
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| 2005 | - - |
"Here´s to the Heroes Tour" allows millions of Americans to meet the Budweiser
Clydesdales and salute America´s military. Budweiser Select introduced nationally. |
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| 2006 | - - - |
August A. Busch IV named president and chief executive officer. Michelob Ultra Amber introduced. Here’s to Beer Campaign introduced. |
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| 2007 | - - - |
Adolphus Busch inducted into the United States Labor Hall of Fame. Chelada, a combination of Budweiser
and Bud Light with Clamato Tomato juice, is introduced in test markets. Budweiser announces that Kasey Kahne will be its next NASCAR driver at the beginning of the 2008 season. |
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| 2008 | - - - |
Bud Light Lime introduced. Anheuser-Busch and InBev combine to become Anheuser-Busch InBev. Budweiser American Ale introduced. |
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| 2009 | - - - |
Anheuser-Busch receives the Secretary of Defense
“Outstanding Public Service” Award, the second-highest
civilian honor given to Company for long-standing military support. Bud Light Golden Wheat introduced. $2.1 Million donation from Anheuser-Busch establishes the American Red Cross Ready Rating Program to prepare business and schools for emergencies in 16 U.S. Cities from coast to coast. |
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| 2010 | - | SELECT 55, the world’s lightest beer, launched nationwide. |