St. Louis, MO – The Taste of St. Louis announced today that Budweiser will serve as the presenting sponsor of the ninth-annual event taking place September 27-29. The 2013 Budweiser Taste of St. Louis, which will be held at Soldiers’ Memorial, will feature all of the same great elements St. Louisans have come to expect along with a few new “beer-centric” concepts that showcase Anheuser-Busch’s wide range of beers and what’s hot on the culinary scene today.
“The Taste of St. Louis has been voted one of the ‘Best Food Festivals’ by AAA Midwest Traveler,” said Mike Kociela, Taste organizer and president of Entertainment St. Louis. “But this year, we are raising the bar again by adding a unique and educational tasting experience that features the world’s best beers, thanks to our 2013 Title Sponsor, Budweiser. Because of partners and St. Louis neighbors like Budweiser, we can continue to provide a quality event that is free and accessible to the public.”
Beers of the World – A Tasting Experience
The Budweiser Taste of St. Louis will feature a major new element called, “Beers of the World – A Tasting Experience.” Inspired by the lager’s deep St. Louis roots and global reach of Anheuser-Busch, this unique event will offer a wide range of ales and lagers, in taste-sized portions, as well as a culinary demonstration stage featuring daily showcases from Anheuser-Busch Chef Ambassadors, Brewmasters and food industry professionals.. The entire experience will be located adjacent to the Concert Main Stage where local and national acts perform each night.
In addition to the all-new “Beers of the World,” the 2013 Budweiser Taste of St. Louis will bring back crowd favorites including free national act concerts, more than 45 restaurants on Sauce Magazine’s Restaurant Row, the Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale, the Art Walk, the Marketplace, and much more.
“The Taste of St. Louis is one of the best festivals in the Midwest and a terrific tradition right here in our hometown,” said George Reisch, Anheuser-Busch brewmaster. “We’re proud to celebrate our St. Louis heritage by being a part of this signature event and adding the Beers of the World experience to an already-exciting lineup of food, music and art.”
About Budweiser
Budweiser, an American-style lager, was introduced in 1876 when company founder Adolphus Busch set out to create the United States’ first truly national beer brand – brewed to be universally popular and transcend regional tastes. Each batch of Budweiser follows the family recipe used by five generations of Busch family brewmasters. Budweiser is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp and pure beer with blended layers of premium American and European hop aromas, brewed for the perfect balance of flavor and refreshment.
Budweiser is made at 12 state-of-the-art U.S. breweries using time-honored methods including “kraeusening” for natural carbonation and Beechwood aging, which results in unparalleled balance and character.
About the Budweiser Taste of St. Louis
The Budweiser Taste of St. Louis is an award-winning celebration of the best food, music, art and culture St. Louis has to offer. Voted St. Louis’ Best Food Event by St. Louis Magazine's A-List Readers’ Choice Poll, the event has something for everyone! To learn more, visit TasteSTL.com, follow us on Twitter @TASTESTL or join in on the conversation with #TasteSTL.
Budweiser Taste of St. Louis dates and times:
Friday, September 27, 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, September 28, 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday, September 29, 11:00am – 9:00pm
Contact: Meg Shuff, Eagen Inc. 314-769-9575 meg@eageninc.com
