Budwesier and Jim Beam will launch a new collaborative beer called Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager in September. Credit: AB InBev.

Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev’s beer brand Budweiser and Beam Suntory’s bourbon brand Jim Beam have collaborated to create a new beer that will be introduced in the US market for a limited time period.

The two brands’ collaborative beer is called Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager. The release of the brew will coincide with the 85th anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition in the US in September.

Budweiser marketing vice-president Ricardo Marques said: “We are very excited about this partnership not only because both brands share common history but also an obsession for quality and a decade’s long connection to America.

“This is a truly unique partnership and innovation that will surely drive excitement with our drinkers.”

In order to create a toasted oak aroma and nutty taste with caramel rye and vanilla notes, the new beer is brewed with two row barley and aged on Jim Beam bourbon barrel staves.

“This is a truly unique partnership and innovation that will surely drive excitement with our drinkers.”

Jim Beam marketing vice-president Rob Mason said: “This partnership feels especially natural given our brands’ common values and the pivotal roles they’ve both played in American history.

“Our family distillers have produced America’s Native Spirit since 1795, using traditions and techniques passed down through the generations. This is another exciting milestone in Jim Beam’s history.”