Many of America’s best-known beer brands are no longer owned by fully American companies, despite continued marketing emphasis on U.S. heritage. For instance, Budweiser has been controlled by a Belgian-headquartered parent company since 2008.

Ownership of Major Beer Brands

Anheuser-Busch, the longtime producer of Budweiser, was acquired by Belgian Brazilian brewer InBev in a deal valued at approximately $52 billion in 2008. The combined entity, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, and remains the world’s largest brewer by volume.

Other major brands have similar ownership structures. Molson Coors Beverage Company, which owns Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Blue Moon, was formed through the merger of Adolph Coors Company of the United States and Molson Inc. of Canada in 2005. Heineken N.V., the producer of Heineken, is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

However, some beer brands are still owned by fully American companies. D.G. Yuengling & Son, based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, is the oldest operating brewery in the United States and remains family-owned. The Boston Beer Company, producer of Samuel Adams, is also an American company, publicly traded with its founder retaining control.

Supporting American-Owned Breweries

Consumers seeking beers from 100% U.S.-owned companies have clear options among major and craft producers. By choosing to support these breweries, consumers can help promote American ownership and jobs in the industry.

Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.