Half of America's 10 Most Popular Beers Have LGBTQ+ Partnerships
Newsweek, as conservative activists launch a boycott of Bud Light over its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.On Sunday Mulvaney shared a video promoting Bud Light to her 1.7 million Instagram followers, as part of a partnership with the company, which she thanked for sending over a personalized beer can to celebrate her "day 365 of womanhood," after transitioning.This infuriated some right-wing commentators, including writer Matt Walsh and podcast host Mike Crispi, who announced they will boycott Bud Light in response.
Musician Kid Rock posted a video of himself shooting Bud Light cans, while country artist Travis Tritt said he was taking the beer off his tour rider.Over the past few years, a fierce debate has developed over transgender rights, with a particular focus on whether trans women should be able to access women's only spaces and take part in women's sports.
Republicans have moved to ban gender-affirming care for children in 26 states across the U.S.While conservative campaigners are focusing on Bud Light, Newsweek found that five of the top 10 best-selling beers in the United States have LGBTQ+ partnerships, with the figure increasing to all 10 if parent companies are included.According to Beer Marketer's Insights shipping data, analyzed by 24/7 Wall Street, the 10 best-selling beers in the U.S.
are Bud Light, Coors Light, Budweiser, Miller Lite, Corona Extra, Michelob Ultra, Modelo Especial, Natural Light, Busch Light and Busch.Coors Light, Budweiser, Miller Lite and Michelob Ultra have all run pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns, though have not attracted the same level of backlash as Bud Light.For a number of years, Coors Light has been sponsoring the Denver PrideFest and also supports the Center on.
