Budweiser Budvar is the unmistakably Czech lager. Yet, despite our incredible brewing heritage and the bold taste of our beer – made using Moravian barley and Saaz hops – there are still a few people who occasionally mistake us for a certain American beer with the same name. 

For us, having a U.S. namesake has certainly led to some funny and bizarre moments. But what would sharing a name with an American celebrity be like for the average Brit? Well, that’s what Budvar is looking to find out, through our Unmistakably Us (not U.S.) campaign. 

At Budvar we want to champion these unique individuals, who in a twist of fate – or parental oversight! – have ended up sharing their lives with a super-famous, household name. 

And we’re starting with Michael Jordan from Hertfordshire, Julia Roberts from Bedfordshire, and Dwayne Johnson from Glasgow – our first Unmistakably Us (not U.S.) namesakes! 

Check out our socials, as we reveal how Michael Jordan was banned from playing a game of basketball at a kids’ summer camp, having been accused of lying about his name. Meanwhile, Julia Roberts got her name after her brothers pranked her parents who weren’t aware of the actress at the time and Dwayne Johnson says his moniker has proved somewhat tricky in his profession as a recruiter, with several candidates worried they were being scammed.  

If you have a famous namesake and want to tell us your story too, we’ve also set up a national 24-hour hotline where anyone who shares their name with a big star can record their own, unique story. To call the hotline, dial 0758 101 3856 (calls will be charged at your standard network rate, T&Cs apply (https://budweiserbudvar.com/uk/namesake-night-hall-of-name-terms-conditions/). Alternatively, email your namesake story to: unmistakably.us@mccann.com. 

We’ll also be running a meet-up – AKA ‘Namesakes’ Night’ – at a Budvar tap room near you, where namesakes can come together, share their experiences, and enjoy a free pint of Budvar on us. Dates/Locations TBA very soon! 

 Everyone who gets involved in our Unmistakably Us (Not U.S.) campaign will be given the opportunity to be inducted into our *prestigious* ‘Hall of Name’ – a digital gallery on our social media channels and website. Plus, they’ll get exclusive access to our new social profile pre-fix (Unmistakably) to use in their bios to ensure no wires get crossed ever again. 

SO NAMESAKES OUT THERE…
WE NEED YOU, WE CHAMPION YOU,
WE CHEERS TO YOU! GET IN TOUCH.