Few things are as synonymous with Super Bowl Sunday than beer—whether it’s commercials, the Super Bowl parties, the pregame, the post-victory celebrations, you name it. And when thinking about the history of the Super Bowl, few brands come to mind more quickly than Budweiser. (In fact, if you haven’t already thought about the frogs spelling it out, well, you are now: “Bud! Weis! Er!”)
The King of Beers has been around since 1876 and has become one of the most recognizable brands. There are the iconic Clydesdales, which trotted onto the scene some 85 years ago. The hitch was part of a gift to August A. Busch, Sr. in 1933, celebrating the repeal of Prohibition. More present-day additions include cameos by Budweiser’s Dalmatian, plus impactful messaging like that featured in this year’s Big Game commercial, “Typical American.”
And, of course, there’s the label.
There have been 26 versions since the pre-1920s, and at this year’s Super Bowl, Budweiser unveiled the 27th.
Didn’t realize it’s changed that much? Many probably haven’t, but thanks to Budweiser, we can take a trip down Super Bowl memory lane, beginning in 1967, and get a glimpse at some of the changes throughout history.
See if you can spot the differences while remembering if “This Bud” was for you…