The New Anheuser Busch Family of Brands ...

With their merger with InBev, A/B now boasts a dizzying array of beer brands:
http://www.anheuser-busch.com/BeerVerified.html

Somewhere in the fairly recent past I had read that AB had acquired the Shiner Brewery in Texas, but would continue the brand and production there. Can anyone verify or share any info on this 'deal'. I thought Shiner's would appear on this list if the deal had been completed??

I'm a fan of Shiner Bock...Hope they don't mess it up!

I think the Gambrinus Company bought the brewery in Shiner:
http://www.gambrinus.com/brands.html

It is interesting to read the fact sheets on each brand.

You have to wonder what changes in brewing came from (or are going to come from) the unitization of all these beer brands.

Thanks, David for the update on who is who at Shiner, TX! Indiana has apparently recently issued the distribution rights to Shiner's to outlets in this state. I have seen signs in the window of several local liquor stores saying they now have Shiner Boch. previously we would get it at outlets in Louisville. I do enjoy several varieties of the Shiner brews.

Shiner Hefe Weizen probably as good as Franzikaner. Don't much care for Buttwiper.

Thank Goodness for the Redbridge. It is gluten free and is actually an enjoyable beer for those of us who can't have gluten.

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Originally posted by mbrookes

Thank Goodness for the Redbridge. It is gluten free and is actually an enjoyable beer for those of us who can't have gluten.

I second the motion, mbrookes. And, gratefully, the family of distilled spirits is also gluten-free, saving our lives!!!

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Originally posted by David_NYC

I think the Gambrinus Company bought the brewery in Shiner:
http://www.gambrinus.com/brands.html

I just drove past Shiner last week and thought about going back for another "tour" (i.e. four free beers!). I had no idea that they'd been sold.

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Originally posted by The Travelin Man

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Originally posted by David_NYC

I think the Gambrinus Company bought the brewery in Shiner:
http://www.gambrinus.com/brands.html

I had no idea that they'd been sold.

Gambrinus bought Spoetzl in 1989.

http://www.spoetzl.com/company_history.html

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Originally posted by wheregreggeats.com

With their merger with InBev, A/B now boasts a dizzying array of beer brands:
http://www.anheuser-busch.com/BeerVerified.html

The InBev purchase of A-B has not taken effect yet- the A-B shareholders have yet to vote on the deal, in fact. http://www.bizjournals.com/eastbay/stories/2008/10/06/daily22.html

That list of the A-B "family" of beers is the same as before the deal, and lists not just A-B owned brands, but also the brands they import into the US under their "Import Brands Alliance" division. They had taken over the importation of most of the InBev brands a few years ago, but not all of those imports listed are InBev beers. The most notable being Czechvar (aka Budvar Budweis) which remains (at this point) under Czech government ownership. Ditto Kirin and Tiger- neither are InBev labels.

Travelin' Man. That's a fun little walk for the tasting reward of 4 beers! That little saloon downtown wasn't too bad either !

Amen, Mr. Mayor. I had a much better time at the Spoetzel Brewery than at the Coors tour. Although, come to think of it....these were our companions for the Shiner tour....



This was the company for the Coors tour....



I guess I just never realized that they were owned by Gambrinus, as they have been so owned since I started drinking their brew. Heck, I wasn't even legal in 1989!