Anheuser-Busch is the #1 Fastest-Growing Spirits Supplier and Now A Top 10 Spirits Supplier in U.S.

St. Louis, Missouri – September 29, 2025 – America’s top brewer Anheuser-Busch is now also the #1 fastest-growing spirits supplier¹ and a top 10 spirits supplier in the U.S.² The leading American manufacturer’s growth in the spirits category is driven by Cutwater’s award-winning canned cocktails and NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, two of the top 6 fastest-growing brands in the U.S. spirits industry this year.³

Fabricio Zonzini, President, Beyond Beer at Anheuser-Busch said: “Cutwater and NÜTRL are redefining what consumers expect from ready-to-drink cocktails; our relentless focus on quality and world-class distribution network have propelled these brands to new heights and as consumer interest in spirits-based cocktails and seltzers continue to rise, Anheuser-Busch is well-positioned to lead the next wave and growth in the spirits category.” 

Some fast facts: 
Cutwater is the #1 spirits-based cocktail and #2 ready-to-drink alcohol beverage in the U.S.³ 
Cutwater sales have grown over 90% in the last 6 weeks, and the brand is now more than twice the size of the closest competitive spirits-based canned cocktail.⁴ 

NÜTRL is the #2 spirits-based seltzer in the U.S. and continues to be one of the fastest growing brands in the Total Spirits – having grown 23% so far this year as compared to the previous 12-months.³ 
For additional information, stay up to date by following @nutrl and @cutwaterspirits on Instagram, X and Facebook.  
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 1 Circana TUS HB Geo L4W w/e 09/14/25 
2 Circana TUS MULC L13W w/e 9/14/25  
3 Circana TUS HB Geo YTD w/e 09/14/25 
4 Circana TUS HB Geo L6W w/e 09/14/25 

ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH 

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale. 

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer* – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer 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. 

*Circana MULC+ US L52W Volume w.e 9/14/25 

ABOUT NÜTRL VODKA SELTZER

NÜTRL is a vodka-based seltzer made with vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice. Light and refreshing with a deliciously great taste, NÜTRL is 100 calories, gluten free and has an ABV of 4.5%. NÜTRL is available nationwide in flavor-specific 4-packs as well as three variety pack flavors: Fruit Variety Pack, which includes Pineapple, Watermelon, Black Cherry and Orange; Lemonade Variety Pack, which includes Classic Lemonade, Blackberry Lemonade, Peach Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade; and Cranberry Variety Pack, which includes Classic Cranberry, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Grapefruit and Cranberry Apple. In 2025, NÜTRL introduced Lime and Strawberry available in 4-packs. Learn more at www.nutrlusa.com or follow along on Instagram, X and Facebook. 

ABOUT CUTWATER

Anheuser-Busch-owned Cutwater, the most awarded canned cocktail brand in the U.S., is a San Diego-based distillery known for its award-winning lineup of 20+ canned cocktail classics made from its portfolio of bottled spirits that span nearly every spirits category including tequila, vodka, rum, gin, whiskey and liqueur. Co-Founder and Master Distiller Yuseff Cherney began distilling as a side project under Ballast Point Brewing. He started canning cocktails because he wanted to make drinks he could enjoy while doing the things he likes to do (mostly fishing and hiking). In 2017, Cutwater was established as a separate entity from the brewery by Co-Founders Yuseff Cherney and Earl Kight III and now operates from a 50,000-square-foot distillery and production facility, which includes a world-class tasting room and restaurant. To date, Cutwater has earned over 3,300 awards across its portfolio of products and is distributed in 48 states. Learn more at www.CutwaterSpirits.com or follow @cutwaterspirits on Instagram, X and Facebook.