By AP/KWMU
St. Louis, MO – St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch says it will stop selling a malt beverage called Spykes.
The product has come under fire from attorneys general in 27 states -- including Illinois -- who claim it appeals to underage drinkers.
Brewery vice president Michael Owens says the product had not performed to expectations and faced unfounded criticism.
Spykes is a two-ounce bottle of flavored-malt beverage, meant to be mixed with beer or other drinks, or consumed as a shot.
The St. Louis-based maker of Budweiser and Bud Light rolled the product out broadly last year. Spykes measured 12% alcohol by volume, and also contains caffeine, ginseng and guarana.