Mexican beer Modelo Especial recently dethroned Bud Light as the top-selling beer brand in the U.S., with the growing Hispanic drinking age population and an increased trend toward premiumization as main causes, according to a top analyst.

Bud Light no longer holds the title as America’s most popular beer amid ongoing boycotts against the brand over its decision to wade into radical political waters by partnering with a transgender influencer. Modelo Especial replaced Bud Light as the top-selling beer in May.

Modelo Especial has dethroned Bud Light as the nation’s top-selling beer, according to the most recent sales data. REUTERS The ensuing anger led to boycott calls of Bud Light — which has been the nation’s top-selling beer for two decades.

Modelo Especial is now "the number one" beer in America, its U.S. distributor has said, after sales data showed it outsold longtime industry leader Bud Light in recent weeks.

Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed near Mexico City by Constellation Brands, became the top-selling beer in May, overthrowing Bud Light from the top spot it has held for more than two decades.