From the press release:
“Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the U.S. beer subsidiary of Anheuser‑Busch Cos., Inc., increased U.S. shipments to wholesalers to 102.3 million barrels in 2006 – up 1.2 million barrels or 1.2 percent over 2005, it was announced today by Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. president and chief executive officer, August A. Busch IV.”
Why?
Because of “success of its initiatives to grow core brands, led by Bud Light, and by expanding its portfolio of products including the addition of the Rolling Rock brands, and imports Grolsch and Tiger.”