Episode 2 of 2
Introduction of Refrigerated Transport
- When
- 1876
- Where
- St. Louis, Missouri
Busch introduced refrigerated railroad cars in 1876, enabling the national distribution of bottled beer and establishing Budweiser as a premium brand.
Busch was the first American brewer to use mechanical refrigeration and refrigerated railroad cars, introduced in 1876. This logistics capability allowed the company to transport bottled beer across the United States, making Budweiser the first national beer brand. The company marketed the beer as a premium product.
Sources
- Anheuser-Busch Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17
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