Advertisement

Budweiser changing its name to ‘America’ until U.S. election

"On shelves nationwide from May 23 through the election in November, these cans and bottles aim to inspire drinkers to celebrate America and Budweiser’s shared values of freedom and authenticity," reads a release on the company's site.
"On shelves nationwide from May 23 through the election in November, these cans and bottles aim to inspire drinkers to celebrate America and Budweiser’s shared values of freedom and authenticity," reads a release on the company's site. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File

NEW YORK – There’s no trademark on America.

Budweiser, now owned by Belgium’s AB Inbev, will rename its beer “America” this summer and alter its labels with images and phrases affiliated with the republic.

The red, white and blue campaign is being launched into a very competitive market already foamy with craft beers, and upon a drinking public bracing itself for a presidential election likely to be unlike any before it.

READ MORE: Budweiser is Canada’s ‘most popular’ beer; what’s your favourite?

“We are embarking on what should be the most patriotic summer that this generation has ever seen, with Copa America Centenario being held on U.S. soil for the first time, Team USA competing at the Rio 2016, Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Ricardo Marques, vice-president at Budweiser.

Story continues below advertisement

READ MORE: Ingredients for Budweiser beer revealed for first time

The Copa America Centenario is a ceremonial soccer tournament typically held in South America.

Sponsored content

AdChoices