USA, CA: AB InBev’s new investment in Los Angeles brewery to fuel increased production of Michelob ULTRA

Anheuser-Busch InBev, a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater Spirits, announced on September 25 a new $7.4 million investment in its Los Angeles, CA Brewery. The investment will go toward upgrading brewing and packaging equipment to fuel increased production of Michelob ULTRA, America's #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer.

This latest $7.4 million investment in its Los Angeles Brewery is part of Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Brewing Futures initiative, through which the company is investing more than $300 million in its U.S. facilities to create and sustain U.S. manufacturing jobs.

Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch, said: "Investing in our Los Angeles Brewery enables us to brew and deliver more of the highest-quality beers and beyond that consumers love – including Michelob ULTRA, the #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer in America. Investments like this one strengthen our position as a leading American manufacturer, allowing us to continue driving economic growth and creating and sustaining jobs in the communities where we operate."

Anheuser-Busch opened its Los Angeles Brewery in 1954. The company has invested $180 million in the brewery over the past five years, part of the nearly $2 billion it has invested in its 100 U.S. facilities over the past five years.

Caroline Menjivar, California State Senator - 20th District, said: "Since opening its doors over 70 years ago in Van Nuys, Anheuser-Busch has played a foundational and generational role in economic growth, employment, and business innovation for the district and constituents I now represent in the San Fernando Valley. This new $7.4 million investment will only further contribute to the success of our community, keeping jobs in Senate District 20 at a time when so many are commuting far for good paying jobs. I am grateful to Anheuser-Busch for their continued partnership with the people of San Fernando Valley."

Anheuser-Busch makes 45 different high-quality products at its Los Angeles Brewery, which are then shipped across the country to 26 U.S. states. This investment will expand the brewery's capacity to produce fast-growing brands like Michelob ULTRA, including producing 25-oz cans and 15-pack slim cans to meet growing consumer demand. Single-serve cans are the #1 share gaining pack-size in beer this year (Nielsen IQ All Off-Premise Outlets Total US YTD w.e 8/16/25), with Michelob Ultra growing 7.2% in volume year-to-date. (Circana MULC YTD w.e. 8/31/25).

For over 20 years, Michelob ULTRA has been synonymous with championing an active lifestyle. Through investments like this one in Los Angeles, which purchases more Michelob ULTRA than any other city in the U.S. (Circana MULC YTD Volume w.e. 9/14/25), Anheuser-Busch is committed to fueling the brand's momentum and supporting increasing consumer demand. Michelob ULTRA is also the official beer sponsor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – major global sporting events coming to Los Angeles.