Cure Your Gift Searching Woes With the Michelob Sampler Collection and Budweiser Clydesdale Holiday Steins

If you're like many out there who are scouring malls in search of the perfect holiday gift, your hunt stops here with three gift ideas that are unique, personable and sure to please even the hardest adult to shop for on your list. This season, the 2004 Michelob Sampler Collection and Budweiser's 25th Anniversary Clydesdale Holiday and Signature Edition Steins are available, so put your list away and get into the holiday spirit.

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"This is the time of year when adults are attending holiday parties at work or at friends' homes and wondering what to bring to show their appreciation. Showing up with the 2004 Michelob Sampler Collection is a way of giving your hosts a special thank you, while adding to the festivities," said Rick Leininger, director, Michelob Family, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "Additionally, for those looking for a nice gift for their boss or co-worker, the 25th Anniversary Budweiser Clydesdale Holiday and Signature Edition Steins, are the perfect accent for any office," Leininger said.

The 18-pack features three super-premium beers that are exclusive to this collection including the rich, malty and full-bodied Michelob Marzen, the Bohemian-style golden Michelob Seasonal All Malt Lager and the robust, hop- spiced Michelob Pale Ale. The collection also includes three of each of super-premium Michelob, Michelob AmberBock and Michelob Honey Lager. A custom pair of pilsner glasses and Michelob's all-new recipe collection, featuring the beers as ingredients, combine to make this a complete holiday package.

A holiday tradition, Anheuser-Busch originally launched the Michelob Specialty Ales & Lagers in February 1997. The 18-packs will be sold in grocery and convenience stores across the country.

In addition, Anheuser-Busch is offering the 2004 25th Anniversary Budweiser Clydesdale Holiday Stein. This stein captures the majesty and powerful image of The Clydesdales in traditional full parade dress set against a subtle backdrop and features the Clydesdales "running free" through a snowy path. The stein is priced at $15.95.

For the collector at heart, the 2004 Signature Edition Holiday Stein is available. This stein features the same artwork as the unlidded 25th Anniversary Holiday Stein described above and is individually signed by artist Lonnie Busch and priced at $75.00. Both steins are handcrafted and available through http://www.budshop.com .

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. (NYSE: BUD) is the leading U.S. brewer and holds a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico's leading brewer. In a survey of 10,000 business leaders and securities analysts, Anheuser-Busch ranked first overall in quality of products and services among nearly 600 companies researched in FORTUNE magazine's 2004 "America's Most Admired Companies" listing. The company also is one of the largest theme park operators in the United States, is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and is the world's largest recycler of aluminum beverage containers. For more information, visit http://www.anheuser-busch.com or http://www.michelob.com .

SOURCE Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.

http://www.anheuser-busch.com

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