The two Liberal MPs involved in a video which sparked outrage over Coopers Brewery's links with The Bible Society have hit back, calling the public response "over the top" and the brewer's backdown "spineless".

Key points: A number of pubs have taken Coopers off tap since the video went live

A number of pubs have taken Coopers off tap since the video went live Coopers directors have distanced themselves from the video

Coopers directors have distanced themselves from the video Tim Wilson says outrage is a sign of society's intolerance to different viewpoints

The South Australian brewer has distanced itself from the video, which featured Mr Wilson and fellow Liberal backbencher Andrew Hastie debating the merits of same-sex marriage while knocking back their beers.

It has led to a number of pubs, particularly in Sydney, taking Coopers off tap in protest.

Coopers directors Tim and Melanie Cooper have since stated they never intended to make light of "such an important issue" and did not approve the release of the video.

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Mr Wilson was asked whether he could recognise how people had been offended.

"I can sort of understand, but I strongly disagree," he told RN Breakfast.

"I think it's a sign that there's a section of society that's very intolerant of a difference of opinion on an issue like this today.

"I think the response has been way over the top, and shows just how easily people use the idea of being offended today now to boycott companies when they haven't done anything wrong, when their product was simply used as a prop as part of showing how you can have a robust discussion."

Mr Wilson is a supporter of same-sex marriage and used his first speech in Parliament to speak about how he could not marry his fiance.

The other Liberal MP in the video, West Australian Andrew Hastie, was scathing in his criticism of both the public and, more particularly, Coopers for their response to the video.

Mr Hastie told the ABC that the brewer had the right to distance itself from the video, but said it validated the "bullying" that took place in response.

He added that he had not expected such a reaction to a "good spirited discussion between friends who disagree on a very important issue."

"It was entirely authentic," he said.

"We talk about this a lot. Frankly, Australians needs to learn how to live together, particularly when we discuss these issues."

Mr Hastie said some responses had been "downright abusive".

Mr Wilson pointed out he was surprised at the format of the video, particularly as it was filmed shortly after noon and he generally does not drink in the afternoon.