Czech beer lovers last week launched an internet-based campaign against the possible sale of the world-famous Budějovický Budvar brewery in České Budějovice to the global drinks giant Anheuser-Busch InBev, which produces beer under the Budweiser name. Rumors that the “godfather” lobbyists close to the center-right Civic Democrats (ODS) are planning the sale emerged shortly after Petr Bendl (ODS) took control of the Agriculture Ministry. Meanwhile, the brewery is doing itself no favors by refusing to give details about marketing and other payments as a controversial ministry audit continues.
