Moa Brewing Company controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Criticism of proposed advertisement
A shareholder publicly challenged the portrayal of women in a planned Moa video advertisement, extending the brewery's history of controversy over gendered marketing.
2012
Sexist imagery in IPO prospectus
The company's IPO prospectus was criticized for presenting women in sexualized roles and framing the brand around a narrow, affluent model of masculinity.
2010
Homophobic implication in low-carb promotion
Moa faced criticism after a low-carb beer promotion was interpreted as using a slur against gay people. The company acknowledged the reaction but did not immediately remove all related advertising content.