[Karren_Hutton]

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AP) -- Belgian brewer InBev has announced it will buy its U.S. rival Anheuser-Busch for $52 billion to create the world's largest brewer.

The deal would create the world's largest brewer and put the U.S. beer-maker in the hands of Belgian-based InBev.



The acquisition means control over America's largest brewer, the No. 2 worldwide, moves overseas. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Anheuser-Busch has more than 48 percent of American market share with brands that include Bud Light.

InBev confirmed the details of the purchase of Anheuser-Busch early Monday. It first bid for Anheuser-Busch on June 11.

InBev is the world's second largest beer maker, with brands that include Stella Artois and Becks.

Source - http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/14/anh....ap/index.html

[WhitneyF]

That kind of makes me sad. I wish America could keep a friggin' company.

[Darla_G]

Stella! Stella! i don't know i think things can only get better.

have you ever had a Stella Artois? i don't drink much so when i do it aint' Bud.

[emily_3383]

Originally Posted by WhitneyF

That kind of makes me sad. I wish America could keep a friggin' company.

That made me lol Yeah it seems like most companies are foreign owned now. lol

[GlossyAbby]

I think its sad its always been pushed bud the "American beer"..I guess I'm glad I'm a coors light girl..I just hope that the people that work for Bud at all the breweries and corporate dont lose their jobs