Anheuser-Busch Invests $13 Million in Baldwinsville, NY Brewery, Expands Local Manufacturing Skills Training

Anheuser-Busch is continuing its massive investment in American manufacturing, announcing a new $13 million investment in its Baldwinsville, New York brewery. The latest funding will expand production capabilities for Michelob ULTRA while adding new capabilities for Cutwater, as demand continues to grow for both brands.

The Baldwinsville investment is part of Anheuser-Busch’s broader $600 million Brewing Futures commitment to its U.S. operations during 2025 and 2026. Beyond increasing beverage production, the company says the investment will also strengthen the local manufacturing workforce through a new technical skills training center designed to help employees develop mechanical, electrical, digital and operational skills.

The announcement also highlights the growing importance of Anheuser-Busch’s beyond-beer portfolio. While Michelob ULTRA remains a major driver of the company’s beer business, Cutwater’s continued growth gives the Baldwinsville facility an opportunity to expand into the rapidly growing ready-to-drink cocktail category.

LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON $600 MILLION COMMITMENT, FUELING PRODUCTION OF MICHELOB ULTRA AND ADDING CUTWATER PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

Key Facts:

• · Anheuser-Busch announces $13 Million investment in Baldwinsville, NY brewery
• · Investment fuels production of Michelob ULTRA, the nation’s #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer, and adds production capabilities for Cutwater, the #1 spirits-based cocktail brand in the U.S.
• · Investment also funds new technical skills training center for employees, building on strong technical skills programs in partnership with the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY)
• · Part of Anheuser-Busch’s $600 million commitment to strengthen American manufacturing

Baldwinsville, New York– August 20, 2026 – Today, Anheuser-Busch [NYSE: BUD], a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Cutwater Spirits and NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, announced a $13 million investment in its Baldwinsville, New York facility. This investment will help Anheuser-Busch, the #1 fastest-growing supplier in total alcohol,[1] meet growing consumer demand for Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater, the top 2 fastest-growing alcohol brands in the country,[2] and expand local manufacturing skills training.

This latest investment is part of Anheuser-Busch’s ongoing Brewing Futures initiative through which the company is investing $600 million in its U.S. operations across 2025 and 2026. The initiative builds on Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to investing in people, breweries and communities by creating and sustaining manufacturing jobs, building the manufacturing workforce for the future, and strengthening manufacturing career opportunities for veterans.

Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch said: “Anheuser-Busch is committed to supporting the communities where our employees live and work. Investments in facilities like our Baldwinsville Brewery help us strengthen our operations while creating and sustaining jobs and continuing to drive economic growth throughout Central New York State. We’re proud to continue investing in American manufacturing and in the hardworking New Yorkers who help to produce America’s most iconic beer and spirits brands every day.”

This new $13 million investment in Anheuser-Busch’s Baldwinsville Brewery will help increase production of Michelob ULTRA, the #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer in America,[3] as well as upgrade can and bottle lines. It will also add new production capabilities for Cutwater to help meet rapidly growing demand for the #1 spirits-based cocktail brand in the U.S.[4]

As part of this investment, Anheuser-Busch will also open a new technical skills training center inside the Baldwinsville Brewery, one of 15 that the company is opening nationwide, to upskill employees across mechanical, electrical, digital, and operational areas. This new center builds on the Baldwinsville Brewery’s already strong technical skills training programs. This year, the Brewery is celebrating the first two graduates from its Maintenance Technician Development Program—developed in partnership with New York State, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and the Teamsters—who went through hands-on training to advance from packaging operators to electricians.

Governor Kathy Hochul said: “New York has a proud manufacturing heritage that continues to fuel economic opportunity across the state. Anheuser-Busch’s latest investment in its Baldwinsville Brewery, alongside the apprenticeship opportunities developed in partnership with Anheuser-Busch, New York State, MACNY, and the Teamsters, helps to create new pathways to long-term careers right here in New York and a bright future for the Central New York region.”

Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) said: “Anheuser-Busch’s $13 million investment in its Baldwinsville Brewery will expand local production while creating new opportunities for workers to build their skills and advance into good-paying manufacturing careers. The new technical training center, combined with the company’s successful partnership with New York State, MACNY, and the Teamsters, is exactly the kind of workforce development I’ve consistently championed because it’s a proven model that benefits workers, businesses, and our entire regional economy. I commend Anheuser-Busch for continuing to invest in its Baldwinsville workforce and the future of American manufacturing.”

Anheuser-Busch has proudly called New York State home for over 40 years, investing more than $100 million in its Baldwinsville Brewery since 2021, and remains committed to being a key economic driver in New York State. The Baldwinsville Brewery serves as a hub of innovation, and the hundreds of New Yorkers employed at this facility produce more than 50 Anheuser-Busch brands.

Related Anheuser-Busch news from mybeerbuzz.com:
Anheuser-Busch’s continued investment in Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater reflects a broader strategy that has been playing out across the company’s beer and beyond-beer portfolio. MyBeerBuzz has previously covered the company’s growth in both categories, including Anheuser-Busch’s #1 Growing Brand Families in Beer & Spirits with Michelob ULTRA & Cutwater Spirits, Anheuser-Busch’s $20 Million+ Investment in St. Louis and Missouri Facilities, Anheuser-Busch’s $5.8 Million Investment in the Williamsburg Brewery, and Anheuser-Busch’s Acquisition of Cutwater Spirits. Those stories provide additional context on the company’s continuing investments in American manufacturing and the rapid growth of its beyond-beer portfolio.

ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

We make the nation’s most iconic beers, ready-to-drink spirits and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer – Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, BeatBox, industry-leading craft beers and non-alcohol beers like Michelob ULTRA Zero. We are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and to the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our products to life. That’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

[1] Circana TUS MULC+ w/e 8/9/26

[2] Circana, $ Sales, YTD 08/9/26, TUS HB GEO

[3] Circana TUS MULC+ Volume Sales w/e 8/9/26

[4] Circana, $ Sales, YTD 8/9/26, TUS HB GEO

FAQs:

What is this investment going toward?

This investment will help Anheuser-Busch meet growing consumer demand for the top 2 fastest-growing alcohol brands: fueling production of Michelob ULTRA, the #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer in America, and adding new production capabilities for Cutwater, the #1 spirits-based cocktail brand in the U.S. As part of this investment, Anheuser-Busch is also opening a new technical skills training center inside the Baldwinsville Brewery—one of 15 new centers nationwide—to support the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

Why is Anheuser-Busch investing in Baldwinsville now?

This investment helps the Baldwinsville Brewery meet the growing demand for Michelob ULTRA, the #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer in America, and Cutwater, the #1 spirits-based cocktail brand in the U.S., while strengthening local manufacturing and workforce capabilities.

Has Anheuser-Busch invested in the Baldwinsville Brewery before?

Anheuser-Busch has invested more than $100 million in the Baldwinsville brewery since 2021.

How is Anheuser-Busch training employees in Baldwinsville?

Anheuser-Busch is opening a new technical skills training center inside the Baldwinsville Brewery to upskill employees across mechanical, electrical, digital, and operational areas. This builds on the Baldwinsville brewery’s already strong technical skills programs that partner with The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), local mentors, and union officials to develop technical skills for current employees. This year, the brewery celebrated the first two graduates from its Maintenance Technician Development Program who went through hands-on training to transition from packaging operators to electricians.​

How is Anheuser-Busch investing in American manufacturing broadly?

Anheuser-Busch is investing $600 million in its U.S. operations across 2025 and 2026 to strengthen the future of American manufacturing. Through its ongoing Brewing Futures initiative, the company is creating and sustaining American manufacturing jobs, expanding technical skills training, and strengthening career opportunities for Veterans – building on 165+ years of continuous investment in its people, breweries, and communities.

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