Long-time, leading American suds manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch, has announced a $17 million investment into its Houston brewery as a part of a larger $300 million national strategy.
The 165-year-old company has long been synonymous with domestic beer, with key brews including Bud Light, Budweiser, Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light as well as Corona, Stella Artois, and Labatt. Anheuser-Busch is a U.S. subsidiary of AB InBev, which also owns a number of craft breweries, including Karbach Brewing, Goose Island, Devils Backbone, Wicked Weed, and many more.
In its press release, the company stated that the multi-million-dollar investment is intended to create and sustain jobs in local communities. Furthermore, the company aims to strengthen its place at the forefront of brewing and enhance its transportation services.
The Anheuser-Busch Houston brewery initiative will build on the $50 million that the company has already put into its Houston brewery in the past three years. Beginning production in 1966, the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Houston is a cornerstone to the company according to the press release, and is one of the largest beer facilities in the state.
Capital investments in the company’s four Texas facilities have garnered north of $2.3 billion, where the company manages over 1,000 employees.
The brewery is presently open for tours, with a variety of experiences available depending on how geeky visitors are about beer. The venue also features a tap room and tasting area open to adults aged 21 and over.
“Investing in our people and our facilities to drive economic prosperity is core to who we are,” said Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch in a press release. “This investment in Houston is the latest example of Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to strengthen our local communities by creating and sustaining jobs and driving economic growth.”
The Anheuser-Busch brewery in Houston is located at 775 Gellhorn Dr, Houston, TX 77029. Tours run from 10 am to 6 pm.