Companies

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New Belgium Brewing Company

New Belgium Brewing Company is a U.S. craft brewery founded in 1991 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado. It produces beer brands including Fat Tire and Voodoo Ranger and operates brewery locations in Fort Collins and Asheville.

Website https://www.newbelgium.com/

Updated Apr 09, 2026

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  • 1554
  • Dominga
  • Fat Tire
  • Mountain Time
  • Voodoo Ranger

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Policy Action

Jan 01, 2013

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Certified B Corporation Status and ESG Integration

New Belgium Brewing is a Certified B Corporation , scoring high on environmental and social governance metrics that often conflict with MAGA-aligned deregulation priorities. The company integrates ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance…

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Policy Action

Jan 01, 2024

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Renewable Energy Sourcing and Sustainability Targets

The brewery sources renewable energy and has set aggressive science-based targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, aligning with international climate accords often criticized by MAGA leaders.

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Public Statement

Aug 01, 2022

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Advocacy for Federal Climate Legislation (Inflation Reduction Act)

New Belgium has been a vocal supporter of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other federal climate policies, which were passed without Republican support and are frequently criticized by the MAGA movement.

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Policy Action

Jan 01, 2024

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Renewable Energy Sourcing and Sustainability Targets

The brewery sources renewable energy and has set aggressive science-based targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, aligning with international climate accords often criticized by MAGA leaders.

Notes: Detailed in their 2023 Human Powered Business Report.

Agent rationale

Commitment to international climate standards (like the Paris Agreement goals) is a policy position that diverges from MAGA's 'America First' energy approach.

Sources

  1. New Belgium 2023 Impact Report (Aug 27, 2024)

Public Statement

Jun 01, 2023

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for LGBTQ+ Rights and Pride Month

New Belgium consistently releases Pride-themed content and supports LGBTQ+ organizations, maintaining a stance that aligns with progressive social values and opposes MAGA-aligned social conservatism.

Notes: The company has faced minor social media backlash from conservative groups for these stances.

Agent rationale

Active participation in Pride and LGBTQ+ advocacy is a standard indicator of anti-MAGA cultural alignment.

Sources

  1. New Belgium Press Room

Donations

Nov 08, 2022

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Political Giving Profile Favors Democrats

Historical data for New Belgium Brewing employees and its PAC shows a significant lean toward Democratic candidates and environmental advocacy groups over Republican or MAGA-aligned candidates.

Notes: Data includes contributions to the Brewers Association PAC which is bipartisan but leans slightly toward incumbents.

Agent rationale

Financial support patterns provide a quantitative measure of political alignment.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Jan 01, 2023)

Public Statement

Aug 01, 2022

Not MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Advocacy for Federal Climate Legislation (Inflation Reduction Act)

New Belgium has been a vocal supporter of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other federal climate policies, which were passed without Republican support and are frequently criticized by the MAGA movement.

Notes: The company's 'Fat Tire' brand was the first carbon-neutral certified beer in the US.

Agent rationale

Direct support for signature Biden-era climate legislation is a strong anti-MAGA policy signal.

Sources

  1. New Belgium 2023 Human Powered Business Report (Aug 27, 2024)

Public Statement

Apr 14, 2021

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Opposition to Voting Restrictions

New Belgium joined hundreds of companies in signing a statement opposing voting restrictions following the 2020 election, a move that challenged MAGA-led 'election integrity' narratives.

Notes: Signed the 'We Stand for Democracy' statement.

Agent rationale

Opposing state-level voting laws championed by the GOP is a clear signal against a core MAGA policy pillar.

Sources

  1. The New York Times (Apr 14, 2021)

Leadership alignment

Nov 19, 2019

Not MAGA
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Founder Kim Jordan's Progressive Philanthropy

Founder Kim Jordan, who remains influential, has a long history of supporting progressive causes and social work-based business models that prioritize labor rights and social equity.

Notes: Jordan oversaw the transition to 100% employee ownership before the sale to Lion.

Agent rationale

Leadership values often dictate corporate political culture; Jordan's background is rooted in progressive social work.

Sources

  1. LinkedIn

Policy Action

Jan 01, 2013

Not MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Certified B Corporation Status and ESG Integration

New Belgium Brewing is a Certified B Corporation, scoring high on environmental and social governance metrics that often conflict with MAGA-aligned deregulation priorities. The company integrates ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals directly into its business model.

Notes: Recertified multiple times, most recently maintaining a high impact score.

Agent rationale

B Corp certification is a formal institutional commitment to stakeholder capitalism, which is frequently targeted by MAGA-aligned 'anti-woke' legislative efforts.

Sources

  1. B Lab Global (Jan 01, 2024)