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.
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