'The Busch Family Brewed' Premiere: Just How Rich Is The Busch Family?
On March 5, "The Busch Family Brewed" will premiere on MTV. The 10-part series will follow members of the family, who are descendants of the founders and original owners of the Anheuser-Busch beer company. A preview can be seen below.
The show's focus on the successful business may also lead some viewers to wonder how much the members of the Busch family are really worth.
According to Forbes, the family was worth $13.4B, as of June 2016. At that time, that earned them the 18th spot on the list of America's Richest Families. However, in subsequent years, their net worth has remained relatively unknown.
The company began in 1876 when they brewed Budweiser for the first time. Even though prohibition almost derailed the business, they managed to make it work by selling ice cream and soda for a period of time. Eventually, the company reportedly sold an estimated 25% of its shares between 1989 and 2008 but later rebounded on a smaller scale.
As stated by Deadline, the new MTV reality docuseries will give audiences a behind-the-scenes look into the American dynasty.
"With recent approval to break ground on a new craft brewery on their property – the first for the family in over 150 years – the Busches now have a place to create their own original beer and continue their family legacy," states the publication. However, chaos eventually ensues due to living under one roof, moves, and other life experiences.
Billy Busch Sr., the great-grandson of beer king Adolphus Busch, and his wife Christi are set to star on the new show. Additionally, their seven children, who are between the ages of 28 to 13, will also make appearances.
"The Busch Family Brewed" will premiere March 5 at 9 p.m. EST on MTV.
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