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Anheuser-Busch invests $23 million in Fort Collins Brewery. September 21, 2026 Brewery expansion will increase Michelob ULTRA production, rail capacity and workforce training. FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Anheuser-Busch is investing $23 million in its Fort Collins brewery, expanding production capacity and establishing a new technical training center for employees at the longtime Northern Colorado manufacturing facility. The company announced the investment Sept. 21, saying the improvements will help the brewery increase production of Michelob ULTRA and add the capability to produce 25-ounce cans. The project will also expand rail capacity at the facility, strengthening transportation operations and distribution. The Fort Collins brewery has operated since 1988 and produces more than 48 brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch said it has invested $93 million in its Fort Collins facilities since 2021. "Our investment in the Fort Collins Brewery strengthens our ability to brew and deliver the world-class beers consumers know and love, including Michelob ULTRA," Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth said. "As a proud American manufacturer, investments at this scale help fuel economic growth, create and sustain high-quality jobs, and reinforce our long-term commitment to the communities where we live and work." Training center planned. Part of the investment will establish a technical skills training center inside the Fort Collins brewery. It will be one of 15 such centers Anheuser-Busch plans to open around the country. The center will provide training for operators and technicians working with electrical and mechanical systems used in brewery equipment. Anheuser-Busch said its broader goal is to provide additional skills training to more than 90% of its manufacturing workforce during the next five years. Colorado State Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, D-Larimer, said the investment demonstrates continued confidence in the Northern Colorado workforce. "This facility has been a backbone of Fort Collins' economy for 38 years, providing hundreds of quality manufacturing jobs and strengthening our local tax base," Boesenecker said. The Fort Collins investment is part of Anheuser-Busch's broader $600 million commitment to its U.S. operations during 2025 and 2026 through the company's Brewing Futures initiative. The program focuses on manufacturing facilities, workforce development and career opportunities. The Fort Collins brewery also serves another role during emergencies. Along with the company's Cartersville, Georgia, brewery, the facility produces canned emergency drinking water for communities affected by disasters. Anheuser-Busch says it has produced more than 100 million cans of emergency drinking water since the program began in 1988. Stay Connected to Northern Colorado Get local news, community stories, events and updates delivered directly to your inbox with the North Forty News Daily Update.

Anheuser-Busch invests $23 million in Fort Collins, CO brewery to drive local economic growth, expands local manufacturing skills training. Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 ET LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON $600 MILLION COMMITMENT, FUELING PRODUCTION OF MICHELOB ULTRA, THE #1 TOP-SELLING & FASTEST GROWING BEER IN THE U.S. FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Anheuser-Busch [NYSE: BUD], a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Cutwater Spirits and NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, announced a $23 million investment in its Fort Collins, Colorado facility. This investment will help Anheuser-Busch, the #1 fastest-growing supplier in total alcohol,[1] fuel increased production of Michelob ULTRA and expand local manufacturing skills training. Today's announcement is part of Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Brewing Futures initiative through which the company is investing $600 million in its U.S. operations across 2025 and 2026. The initiative builds on Anheuser-Busch's commitment to investing in people, breweries and communities by creating and sustaining manufacturing jobs, building the manufacturing workforce for the future, and strengthening manufacturing career opportunities for Veterans. Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch said: "Our investment in the Fort Collins Brewery strengthens our ability to brew and deliver the world-class beers consumers know and love, including Michelob ULTRA. As a proud American manufacturer, investments at this scale help fuel economic growth, create and sustain high-quality jobs, and reinforce our long-term commitment to the communities where we live and work." This new $23 million investment in Anheuser-Busch's Fort Collins Brewery will help expand our capacity to produce fast-growing brands like Michelob ULTRA, adding capabilities to produce 25-oz cans to meet growing consumer demand. It will also increase rail capacity, strengthening transportation capabilities and route to market. Anheuser-Busch will also open a new technical skills training center inside the Fort Collins Brewery - one of the company's 15 new centers nationwide - to upskill our operators and technicians in electrical and mechanical systems associated with brewery equipment. The company plans to upskill more than 90% of its manufacturing workforce over the next five years. Colorado State Representative Andrew Boesenecker (D-Larimer) said: "Anheuser-Busch's $23 million investment in the Fort Collins Brewery is tremendous news for our community and our state. This facility has been a backbone of Fort Collins' economy for 38 years, providing hundreds of quality manufacturing jobs and strengthening our local tax base. This investment reaffirms Anheuser-Busch's commitment to Colorado and demonstrates confidence in our workforce and community. We look forward to continuing this strong partnership and seeing the positive impact this expansion will have on Fort Collins and the surrounding region." Nestled in the Rockies, the Fort Collins Brewery has been an important part of the local community since 1988 and produces more than 48 brands including Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, and Bud Light. The company has invested $93 million in its Fort Collins facilities since 2021 and remains commitment to being a key economic driver in the state of Colorado. Alongside the Cartersville Brewery, the Fort Collins Brewery is one of two Anheuser-Busch breweries that produce emergency drinking water. To date, Anheuser-Busch has produced more than 100 million cans of emergency drinking water for communities impacted by disaster since 1988. ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation's top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale. We make the nation's most iconic beers, ready-to-drink spirits and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA - America's #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer - Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, BeatBox, industry-leading craft beers and non-alcohol beers like Michelob ULTRA Zero. We are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and to the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our products to life. That's who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. [1] Circana TUS MULC+ w/e 7/19/26 SOURCE Anheuser-Busch

Halloween beer review: Shocktop Candy Corn Wheat. I know I teased on instagram that I would be reviewing Halloween Sunny D today, but I had to pull a wild card! I was able to secure a 6 pack of honest to goodness Candy Corn flavored beer. In a partnership between Shocktop beer and Spirit Halloween. Some back story on shock top. I turned 21 in 2003, right about the time Blue Moon was blowing up on the scene and the verge of the craft beer boom. Blue Moon was the first beer I tried that I really liked, and it got me into craft beer and pumpkin ales. I went to the beer distributor to buy a case of Blue Moon "Harvest Pumpkin Wheat" one October (it used to be only sold in October) and they didn't have it, and the guy said it was crap and sold me on a case of Fegley's local pumpkin ale. The craft beer boom made Anheuser-Busch to make Shock Top to compete with Coors' Blue Moon. A lot of people said it was crap, I never really liked it. But I kept drinking Wheat Beers. I was at Ye Old Tavern one night and asked for a blue moon. They didnt have it but gave me a Sam Adams White Ale, at the time their Spring beer. I became obsessed and that summer I had my first Sam Summer Ale, and the rest is history (it's still to this day my favorite beer) Anyway, Shocktop was sold off in 2023 because of bunch of people got their precious feelings hurt that bud light gave a personalized can of their shitty beer to a trans woman. In a free for all, they unloaded assets and sold Shocktop to Tilray brands. Here Rad Years is today, they partnered with Spirit Halloween to make a Candy Corn Wheat Ale and I'm going to try it for you today and let you know what I think. It honestly smells like candy corn, it's insane. I took a small sip first and it doesn't tase much like a wheat beer and it isn't cloudy like a wheat beer, but it does have a Candy Corn aftertaste, and as someone who doesn't care for Candy Corn I say that in a good way. It's not overly sweet, I could probably drink a 6 pack of this. This beer is definitely something you should stock alongside some pumpkin beer and beer wolf and Elvira approved Coors lights (for decoration only) for any Halloween party's you're throwing this year. Shock Top's website say's it's Flavor Cues are Candy Corn and So good, it's scary. They say it's Pairings are with Halloween Parties, Sneaking Extra Candy and Wearing your new Wedgehead jumpsuit (which is Shocktop's mascot costume you can buy exclusively at Spirit Halloween). And it has an ABV of 5.0% I love this beer, and I picked up 2 six packs of it, I'll prob save them for trick or Treat night, alongside some good Pumpkin beers (which I plan to review a bunch in October) Are you gonna go hunt for Candy Corn beer? Or do you think this sounds gross? Let me know in the comments