America’s Beloved Brew: The Most Popular Type Of Beer
For aficionados of the frothy and flavorful, beer isn’t just a beverage. It’s a journey into a world of diverse flavors and styles. From the hoppy bitterness of IPAs to the smooth richness of stouts, beer lovers have cultivated their palates to appreciate the nuanced differences that various brands and styles offer. So, what’s the top-choice beer among Americans? Well, a recent poll set out to uncover just that.
In the Global Consumer Survey by Statista, they chatted with 854 beer enthusiasts in the United States, aged 21 to 64, to uncover the beer people prefer the most. According to the study’s findings, lagers emerged as the top choice for the majority of participants. In fact, 43% of the people surveyed enjoy lagers. Coming in second were pale ales, while pilsners secured the third spot. Following closely were wheat beers, brown ales, and stouts. Interestingly, IPAs claimed the seventh spot, surpassing only porters in terms of popularity among the participants.
Additionally, the study highlights that American beer drinkers cherish diversity in styles and flavors. Despite the popularity of straightforward lagers, other beer types have also garnered significant attention. Notably, in the past year, at least one of every five beer enthusiasts reported consuming pale ale, pilsner, wheat beer, brown ale, or stout.
How is beer defined?
The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) outlines style guidelines for nearly a hundred varieties of beer, mead, and cider. These guidelines are widely adopted by both professional brewers and homebrewers as they formulate their recipes.
Adding to this, the Brewers Association (BA) also offers its set of guidelines, which have some nuances compared to those of the BJCP. These definitions come into play during events like the annual Great American Beer Festival and the bi-annual World Beer Cup, serving as the basis for judgment by the panel of experts.
The Price Of A Bud Light In All 50 States - Ranked
Inflation is hitting us all, especially when it comes to staples like eggs, butter, flour – beer. Yes, I consider beer a necessary staple. Last week we found that Florida ranks second highest state in the country for a price of a dozen eggs. Today we’ll see how Florida ranks in the price of a glass of Bud Light.
Hey Joe, why Bud Light?
Because I have data – and lots of it. Untappd is a software used by nearly 20,000 retailers to publish their menus. So, they know what all of those places charge. That data was used to collect pricing data from all 50 states for a Bud Light. The ranking of all 50 states is for the average price of a 16oz draft pour of Bud Light. The national average in bars, restaurants, and taprooms for a pint of Bud Light is $4.19.
So you don’t want a Bud Light? If you’re ordering a draft IPA, the average price of that across America is $6.85.
This is the average. Yes, you’re going to pay more for a beer if you go to the Fountainbleau in Miami compared to Peter’s Sports bar in Lehigh Acres. So if you’re traveling across America, here’s what you can expect to pay for a 16 ounce draft Bud Light. Ranked.
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