Suit claims Budweiser waters down beer By Vickie Ilmer FOX 13 Seattle Published February 27, 2013 5:10 PM PST Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published February 27, 2013 5:10 PM PST article Beer drinkers in three U.S. states filed lawsuits accusing brewing giant Anheuser-Busch of watering down and mislabeling Budweiser, Michelob and other brands to cut costs.