Beer Consumption by State 2026

Ethanol Consumption via Beer per Capita (gallons)

0.40

0.60

0.80

1.00

1.20

1.40

1.60

	State	Ethanol Consumption via Beer per Capita 2023 (gallons)↓
	New Hampshire	1.60
	Montana	1.53
	Vermont	1.50
	North Dakota	1.33
	Oregon	1.32
	Pennsylvania	1.31
	Nevada	1.26
	Louisiana	1.21
	Maine	1.21
	Hawaii	1.20
	South Dakota	1.19
	Iowa	1.16
	Texas	1.15
	New Mexico	1.13
	Wisconsin	1.13
	California	1.09
	District of Columbia	1.09
	Colorado	1.08
	Mississippi	1.08
	Wyoming	1.08
	West Virginia	1.04
	Kansas	1.03
	Minnesota	1.03
	Ohio	1.03
	Delaware	1.02
	Missouri	1.01
	Nebraska	1.01
	Florida	1.00
	North Carolina	1.00
	Arizona	0.98
	Illinois	0.97
	Alaska	0.96
	Tennessee	0.96
	South Carolina	0.94
	Alabama	0.90
	Michigan	0.89
	Oklahoma	0.89
	Arkansas	0.88
	Kentucky	0.87
	Indiana	0.85
	Georgia	0.84
	Virginia	0.84
	New York	0.81
	Washington	0.81
	Massachusetts	0.75
	New Jersey	0.73
	Connecticut	0.70
	Idaho	0.69
	Rhode Island	0.68
	Maryland	0.67
	Utah	0.46

State

Ethanol Consumption via Beer per Capita 2023 (gallons)↓

1.60

1.53

1.50

1.33

1.32

1.31

1.26

1.21

1.21

1.20

1.19

1.16

1.15

1.13

1.13

1.09

1.09

1.08

1.08

1.08

1.04

1.03

1.03

1.03

1.02

1.01

1.01

1.00

1.00

0.98

0.97

0.96

0.96

0.94

0.90

0.89

0.89

0.88

0.87

0.85

0.84

0.84

0.81

0.81

0.75

0.73

0.70

0.69

0.68

0.67

0.46

Beer consumption across states in the United States varies significantly, reflecting diverse cultural preferences, regulatory environments, and market dynamics. From the bustling craft beer scene in states like Colorado and Oregon to the enduring popularity of traditional brands in regions like the Midwest, the beer industry plays a prominent role in shaping social life and economic activity nationwide. Understanding the consumption patterns and trends in different states provides valuable insights into regional preferences and market forces driving the beer industry’s growth and evolution.

Beer Consumption by State 2026

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