Bud Light, top U.S. seller since 2001, loses sales crown after backlash

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3 thoughts on “Bud Light, top U.S. seller since 2001, loses sales crown after backlash

  1. Poor modelo. They spent the last 5 years working towards this – and would have hit it later this year anyways – but somehow the news has to portray it has bud light caused it’s own demise?

    In reality all domestic beer is mediocre at best and Americans are finally waking up

    1. My perception is that the beer bubble has burst and folks have moved on to spirits …

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