The Bud Light boycott continues to grow, leading beer drinkers to wonder if Busch Light is also owned by Anheuser-Busch.
This April saw Bud Light land in hot water with some of their clientele. The beer brand, owned by parent company Anheuser-Busch, partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to celebrate her “365 of girlhood” with a commemorative can. This drew instant criticism from some customers who claim that the brand was simply pandering to “wokeness.”
In light of the subsequent backlash, some netizens are now calling for a boycott of Anheuser-Busch products. But would Busch Light fall under this umbrella? That is a crucial question for some beer lovers.
Is Busch Light owned by Anheuser-Busch?
Yes, Busch Light is just one of the beers owned by Anheuser-Busch. They are one of the biggest breweries in the United States, currently beating Molson Coors to the top spot based on their drink sales over the past two years.
The beer takes its name from its parent company, which is in turn named Adolphus Busch. Busch was the German-born co-founder of Anheuser-Busch. He started the company with his father-in-law, Eberhard Anheuser, after relocating to the US.
Busch revolutionized the brewing industry in the States. He became the first American brewer to use pasteurization to keep beer fresh; Busch also was the first to utilize mechanical refrigeration and introduced refrigerated railroad cars in 1876. Another success of Busch’s was the introduction of mass-bottling beer.
Busch Light roped into the Bud Light controversy
Busch Light is just one of many beer brands under scrutiny since the Bud Light controversy began.
This week has also been significant interest in whether Miller is also owned by Anheuser-Busch. Miller not only features their ‘Lite’ drinks but is part of a wider family of alcoholic beverages including Coors, Blue Moon, and Milwaukee’s Best.
Since Dylan Mulvaney posted her video about Bud Light, a number of celebrities have vowed to boycott the beer brand. This includes Kid Rock who received some encouragement from Baywatch actor Kelly Slater.
What beer does Anheuser-Busch make?
As some are struggling to figure out how much of the beer industry Anheuser-Busch has ownership of, we’ve compiled a simple list. Below are the beer brands that Anheuser-Busch owns:
- Budweiser
- Bud Light
- Busch
- LandShark Lager
- Michelob
- Natural Light
- Rolling Rock
- Shock Top
