Anheuser to Stop Selling Alcoholic Energy Drinks

Wall Street Journal ^ | June 27, 2008 | Ilan Brat and Suzanne Vranica

[Zakeet]

Anheuser-Busch Cos. will stop making and selling caffeinated alcoholic drinks as part of a settlement with 11 state attorneys general, the attorneys general said Thursday.

The states' top lawyers began an investigation of the U.S.'s largest brewer by sales a year ago. They alleged that the St. Louis company had failed to adequately disclose negative health effects of its Tilt and Bud Extra drinks on their labels, made false or misleading marketing claims that they help users stay up late for partying, and illegally targeted minors with its advertising.

"Quite simply, alcohol mixed with high amounts of caffeine is a recipe for disaster, particularly in the hands of young people," said Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe during a conference call.

Anheuser said in a statement that it will reformulate Tilt and Bud Extra, removing caffeine and other stimulants. The company said it may take several weeks for the caffeinated versions to sell out on store shelves.

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Drinks that combine alcohol with caffeine have become increasingly popular with younger drinkers, including those under the legal drinking age. Consumer advocacy groups have criticized makers of caffeinated alcoholic drinks, saying they fail to make clear that combining alcohol and caffeine could have negative consequences.

[Zakeet]

Caffeine spiked suds are now out

[JackDanielsOldNo7]

They need to stop selling beer altogether. Their product taste horrible. Like horse pee. Give me a sam adams.

[1rudeboy]

I've never understand the fascination people have with Sam Adams beer. Over-hopped. (I'm not a Bud drinker, either).

Is it because it is meant to be sipped? Honestly.

[WarToad]

Good. If you’re going to drink, drink something that actually has flavor. Grab a 6-er of craft brew.

[WarToad]

Sam Adams is “over-hopped”?

I’m going to guess you’ve never had an IPA, Imperial IPA, Bitter, Barley Wine, or any beer where the hops assert themselves with a glorious vengance.

[1rudeboy]

Correct! Give the man a cookie! The thought of an IPA sends a shiver down my spine. LOL

[Gamecock]

***caffeinated alcoholic drinks***

Who wants a hyped up drunk?

[Holicheese]

Maybe they can stop making these lime accented beer and put some more money into the quality of their products.

[Gamecock]

I love the taste of Sam Adams, but after 1/2 a bottle I get a migraine. Happens with most domestics.

Fortunately I am currently assigned in Germany and do quite well with German beers.

[Holicheese]

Sam is “over hopped”. Its a dry hopping and it gives me a wierd after taste.
IPAs are my favorite but I find regular Sam kind of strange. I do dig their cream stout and porter.

[commonguymd]

Nothing like a cold glass of yeast and foam.

[JimRed]

I've never understand the fascination people have with Sam Adams beer. Over-hopped.

I agree, and I am a Bud drinker. But Sam's Black lager is delicious, kind of like a lighter bodied Guinness.

[Toddsterpatriot]

Yummmmmm.

[1rudeboy]

Bah, north-sider.

This is what a south-sider drinks after he gets a job.

[1rudeboy]

Which reminds me, I have to buy another twelve of those for the game this afternoon.

[Toddsterpatriot]

This is what a south-sider drinks after he gets a job.

How often does that happen? LOL!

[1rudeboy]

Drinking Old Style is a stronger economic incentive than people might think.

[Toddsterpatriot]

True.

[ctdonath2]

Dang - and I hadn’t even gotten ‘round to trying some! Know what I’m out to buy tonight...

[WayneS]

Liquid Bread!!!