Anheuser-Busch InBev versus Constellation Brands – ‘Beer’ to have its day in court – Comment

Last updated: 21/12/2022 at 12:56 PM

21 December 2022

4 Min Read

Thanks to a contract spat in the US between Anheuser-Busch InBev and Constellation Brands, the definition of ‘beer’ is going to be settled in court – whether we like it or not.

What is beer? Pretty obvious, right? I mean, it’s not like there’s been much by way of disagreement for, what, 500 years?

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ByOlly Wehring

Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.