BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Anheuser-Busch InBev reported larger than anticipated earnings within the first quarter on Thursday, as shoppers purchased extra of its beer and accepted larger costs.

The world’s largest brewer mentioned income grew 11.1% within the Jan-March interval, whereas core revenue (EBITDA) was up 7.4% at $4.49 billion. Each will increase exceeded forecasts for rises of seven.6% and 4.6%, respectively, in a company-compiled ballot.