Anheuser-Busch to sell 50-year-old Fairfield brewery

The world's largest brewing company is putting its 170-acre Budweiser factory on the market after announcing plans to close the Bay Area plant.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Anheuser-Busch, the world's largest brewing company, has announced plans to sell its 170-acre Budweiser factory in Fairfield, California. The company had previously announced the closure of the 50-year-old plant, which will cease production on February 22, 2026. Anheuser-Busch has tapped real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield to market the facility ahead of its closure.

Why it matters

The closure of the Fairfield brewery will have a significant impact on the local economy, with an estimated $10.7 million in tax losses for the city and $8.9 million for the state. The plant's 238 employees will be offered roles at other Anheuser-Busch facilities across the country.

The details

Anheuser-Busch, which is owned by Belgium's AB InBev, has operated the Fairfield brewery since 1976. The company announced in December 2025 that it would be closing the plant as part of a broader strategy to 'update and modernize' its U.S. manufacturing operations. The Fairfield facility is one of three Anheuser-Busch plants being shuttered, with the others located in New Hampshire and New Jersey.

  • Anheuser-Busch has operated the Fairfield brewery since 1976.
  • In December 2025, the company announced plans to close the Fairfield plant.
  • The Fairfield brewery is scheduled to cease production on February 22, 2026.

The players

Anheuser-Busch

The world's largest brewing company, owned by Belgium's AB InBev, and the maker of Budweiser, Stella Artois, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and Rolling Rock beers.

Cushman & Wakefield

A real estate services firm that has been tapped by Anheuser-Busch to market the Fairfield brewery facility.

Catherine Moy

The mayor of Fairfield, California, who has expressed concern over the economic impact of the brewery's closure.

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What they’re saying

“These changes will enable us to invest even more in our remaining operations and in our portfolio of growing, industry-leading brands.”

— Anheuser-Busch spokesperson (SFGATE)

“It is devastating. We are most concerned about the folks who are losing their jobs or having to relocate. My heart aches for them.”

— Catherine Moy, Mayor of Fairfield (Facebook)

What’s next

The Fairfield brewery is scheduled to cease production on February 22, 2026, and Anheuser-Busch has tapped Cushman & Wakefield to market the 170-acre property.

The takeaway

The closure of Anheuser-Busch's Fairfield brewery, which has operated for over 50 years, will have a significant economic impact on the local community, with the loss of 238 jobs and millions in tax revenue. The sale of the property presents an opportunity for redevelopment, but also highlights the challenges faced by legacy manufacturing facilities in the changing business landscape.