Landshark Lager is not an independent, beach-shack brew endorsed by Jimmy Buffett, as its branding so cleverly implies. The straightforward answer to who makes Landshark is Anheuser-Busch InBev, the global brewing giant behind Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, and countless other macro lagers. While deeply tied to Buffett’s Margaritaville brand through a licensing agreement, the beer itself […]
The question of who owns Margaritaville Brewing Company has a straightforward answer, though it might not be what you expect: Margaritaville Brewing Company, as a stand-alone entity with its own production facilities, doesn’t actually exist. Instead, the Margaritaville brand licenses its beer production and distribution to major brewing corporations. This is a common model for […]
Landshark Lager was started by Anheuser-Busch in collaboration with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville enterprise. Launched in 2006, it serves as the official beer of the Margaritaville lifestyle, brewed and distributed by the global beverage giant. Defining ‘Started’ When It Comes to Landshark When most people ask who ‘started’ Landshark Beer, they’re typically wondering about two things: […]