Budweiser is giving away a free beer to people who can prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Snopes is still fighting an 'infodemic' of rumors and misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and you can help. Find out what we've learned and how to inoculate yourself against COVID-19 misinformation. Read the latest fact checks about the vaccines. Submit any questionable rumors and 'advice' you encounter. Become a Founding Member to help us hire more fact-checkers. And, please, follow the CDC or WHO for guidance on protecting your community from the disease. Back in March 2021, doughnut chain Krispy Kreme pioneered the concept of rewarding people who received a COVID-19 vaccine with free samples of their product. In April 2021, beer conglomerate Anheuser-Busch launched a similar initiative as part of their 'Reunited with Buds' campaign. The premise, announced in an April 15 television ad, is that Budweiser will cover the cost of a beer if you prove that you are vaccinated: The promotion is real, although the prize is not actually a free beer. Instead, the first 10,000 people (excluding those who live in Alabama, California, or Texas) who upload proof of vaccination to a Budweiser online rewards program from April 15 to May 16, 2021, will receive a '$5 virtual debit card' that can be used to purchase a beer. According to the terms of the promotion, 'proof of vaccination' can come in the form of: Uploading a picture of your 'I Got Vaccinated' sticker; Uploading a picture of your band aid; or, Uploading a photo (selfie) showing us that you have been vaccinated at a vaccination location. Because the promotion is real, the claim is true.
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