Bud Light's Reign as America's Top-Selling Beer Ends Amid Controversy.

Modelo Especial, a Mexican lager, has overtaken Bud Light as the top-selling beer in the US, according to Nielsen data. Bud Light has been the top-selling US beer since 2001, but has experienced a sales decline since April, when it faced backlash from critics who vowed to boycott the brand after it sent a commemorative can to a transgender influencer. Modelo's dollar sales have been increasing by double-digit percentages every week, and the launch of a new light beer, Modelo Oro, in May is boosting awareness of the brand.