03.10.2008 12:26 am
Good idea or bad: Budweiser as our state beer?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A state lawmaker wants to give the “King of Beers” its own kingdom by making Budweiser the official beer of Missouri.
In today’s story by the Associated Press, a bill sponsored by state rep. Rep. Curt Dougherty would make Budweiser Missouri’s official beer. Dougherty claims that since Budweiser is a Missouri-based international icon that — if officially recognized — might even persuade more people to visit the state.
The brand is already the “Official International Beer” sponsor of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and will be the “Official Beer” of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Plus, it’s an official sponsor for 26 professional…
