EX-12

               RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
                    (CONTINUING OPERATIONS)


The following table sets forth the ratio of the Company's earnings
to fixed charges, on a consolidated basis, for the periods
indicated:

                    Year Ended December 31,
    ----------------------------------------------------------
  
    1996      1995       1994       1993       1992       1991 
    ----      ----       ----       ----       ----       ---- 

    8.1X 1/   6.6X 2/    7.7X       5.8X 3/    7.7X       6.3X 


For purposes of this ratio, earnings have been calculated by adding 
to income before income taxes the amount of fixed charges.  Fixed
charges consist of interest on all indebtedness, amortization of
debt discount and expense of that portion of rental expense deemed
to represent interest.

1/ The ratio for 1996 includes the gain from the sale of the
Cardinals, which increased income before income taxes by $54.7
million.  Excluding this one-time gain, the ratio would have been
7.9X.

2/ The ratio for 1995 includes the impact of the Tampa Brewery
shutdown and the reduction of wholesaler inventories.  Excluding
these non-recurring items, the ratio would have been 7.6X.

3/ Includes the impact of the one-time, pre-tax restructuring
charge of $401 million as a result of the company's Profitability
Enhancement Program.  Excluding this non-recurring special charge,
the ratio would have been 7.5X.