The Most Popular Beer in Each State: A 2026 Perspective
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The most popular beer brand in the US remains Budweiser, favored by 27 states.
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As of 2026, the global beer industry has expanded significantly, with a market size estimated at $900 billion.
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Americans continue to consume over 6.5 billion gallons of beer annually.
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The global beer industry is projected to maintain a CAGR of 3.5% through 2030.
It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, especially in the vibrant US beer market, which is now valued at approximately $120 billion. While the craft beer movement has gained substantial momentum, traditional brands still dominate at social gatherings. This raises an intriguing question: what is the most popular beer in each state in 2026?
By analyzing current search data, we’ve uncovered the top beers that residents are enjoying across the nation.
The findings? Expect to see Budweiser, Corona, and perhaps Coors or Bud Light topping the lists. Craft beer aficionados might be disappointed, but the giants of the beer industry continue to reign supreme!
Other Interesting Findings
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The second most popular beer in the US is still Corona, the favorite in 19 states.
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St. Louis, Missouri based Anheuser-Busch continues to dominate the Midwest with Budweiser, known as “The King of Beers.”
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Corona remains more popular on the coasts, aligning with trends in coastal consumption.
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Vermont and Rhode Island are still the only two states that prefer Bud Light Lime as their top choice.
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Despite its reputation, none of Milwaukee’s iconic beers made the cut in Wisconsin. However, the state showcases an exceptionally high search volume for beer-related queries.
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If you’ve ever wondered who drinks Coors, it remains popular in New Mexico and Colorado.
How We Determined This
We compiled a list of the 70 most popular beers and utilized Google search data to identify the most sought-after brands. After an extensive analysis, we narrowed the options to the top 10 choices.
Using Google Trends, we assessed a year’s worth of data to uncover each state’s beer preferences, revealing whether they favor Budweiser or lean towards Coors.
We excluded alternatives like White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade, as they do not fit the traditional beer category.
Below is a detailed chart of our findings, or you can simply kick off your happy hour early — the choice is yours!
Most Popular Beers
| State | Most Popular Beer |
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| New Mexico | Coors |
| Colorado | Coors |
| Idaho | Budweiser |
| Wisconsin | Budweiser |
| Alaska | Corona |
| Washington | Corona |
| Utah | Corona |
| Minnesota | Budweiser |
| North Dakota | Budweiser |
| Oregon | Corona |
| Oklahoma | Budweiser |
| Kansas | Budweiser |
| Wyoming | Budweiser |
| Iowa | Budweiser |
| Arizona | Corona |
| Vermont | Bud Light |
| California | Corona |
| Illinois | Budweiser |
| Montana | Budweiser |
| South Dakota | Budweiser |
| Pennsylvania | Corona |
| Nebraska | Budweiser |
| Indiana | Budweiser |
| Arkansas | Budweiser |
| Nevada | Corona |
| Texas | Corona |
| Virginia | Corona |
| Tennessee | Budweiser |
| Louisiana | Budweiser |
| Rhode Island | Bud Light |
| Ohio | Budweiser |
| Maine | Budweiser |
| Hawaii | Corona |
| New Jersey | Corona |
| Maryland | Corona |
| Connecticut | Corona |
| Georgia | Budweiser |
| Alabama | Budweiser |
| South Carolina | Budweiser |
| Michigan | Budweiser |
| Kentucky | Budweiser |
| Missouri | Budweiser |
| West Virginia | Budweiser |
| New York | Corona |
| North Carolina | Corona |
| Delaware | Corona |
| Massachusetts | Corona |
| Mississippi | Budweiser |
| New Hampshire | Budweiser |
| Florida | Corona |
Author
Kathy is the head of content at Zippia with a knack for engaging audiences. Prior to joining Zippia, Kathy worked at Gateway Blend growing audiences across diverse brands. She graduated from Troy University with a degree in Social Science Education.
