Thursday, May 17, 2007

A-B TO PULL 'SPYKES'



A-B to Pull Spykes

Brewer CEO makes statement at regulatory conference.

After months of negative publicity, Anheuser-Busch intends to pull the controversial Spykes malt beverage from the market.

A-B CEO August Busch IV declared the brewer's intention today during a panel discussion at the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association conference in La Quinta, Calif., according to two people who saw the speech.

A-B's specific plans couldn't be determined.

Spykes, a malt beverage that's 12 percent alcohol by volume, comes in fruity flavors and is sold in 2-ounce bottles.

Spykes came under fire from advocacy groups that argue it appeals to minors.

...Or maybe it just sucked and no-one bought it...

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