Budweiser facts for kids

The word Budweiser can mean a few different things. Most often, it refers to a well-known brand of a popular drink. It can also describe something or someone from a city in the Czech Republic.

What is Budweiser?

The name "Budweiser" is most famous for two different brands of a popular beverage. One brand is from the United States, and the other is from the Czech Republic. Both have a long history and are known around the world.

American Budweiser

The American brand of Budweiser is made by a company called Anheuser-Busch. This company started in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1876. The drink is often called "The King of Beers." It is one of the most recognized brands in the world.

The packaging plant at the Anheuser-Busch headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Budweiser Clydesdales

One of the most famous symbols of American Budweiser is the Clydesdale horse. These large, powerful horses are often seen in commercials and parades. They pull a special wagon that looks like old delivery wagons. The Budweiser Clydesdales first appeared in 1933. They have become a beloved part of the brand's image.

One of the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Budweiser and Sports

American Budweiser has often been involved in sports. The brand has sponsored many teams and events over the years. For example, it has supported car racing, like NASCAR. This helps the brand connect with many fans.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 8 Budweiser-sponsored car in 2007.

Czech Budweiser

There are also two famous Czech brands that use the name Budweiser. The most well-known is Budweiser Budvar. This brand comes from the city of České Budějovice in the Czech Republic. The city's German name is Budweis. This is where the name "Budweiser" comes from.

American Budweiser is sold in most of the European Union as "Bud" (left). At right is a bottle of Czech Budweiser.

The Czech Budweiser has been made for a very long time. It has a rich history that dates back centuries. There have been disagreements between the American and Czech companies about who can use the name "Budweiser" in different countries. This is because both brands are very old and well-known.

The Name "Budweiser"

The word "Budweiser" is a German adjective. It means "from Budweis." Budweis is the German name for the city of České Budějovice in the Czech Republic. So, when you hear "Budweiser," it originally meant something that came from that city.

Images for kids

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  Budweiser delivery truck, Romulus, Michigan

See also

In Spanish: Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch) para niños