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America's Biggest Beer-Drinking States

Biggest Beer-Drinking States

Can you guess which US state holds the title of beer-drinking king? To be the biggest beer drinking state, each individual resident or legal age must drink more than their fair share., a Beer industry public policy group, compiles a report of annual statistics on beer consumption and production across the United States. The yearly report includes state-by-state per captia consumption figures, which calculates average consumption by comparing individuals of legal drinking age (aged 21 and over) t
Source: The Beer Institute | Photo: Tim Graham | Getty Images

Can you guess which US state holds the title of beer-drinking king?

The Beer Institute, a Beer industry public policy group, compiles a report of annual statistics on beer consumption and production across the United States. The yearly report includes state-by-state per captia consumption figures, which calculates average consumption by comparing individuals of legal drinking age (aged 21 and over) to the amount of beer delivered within the state.

The group estimates that there were over 7.16 billion gallons of beer consumed in the US in 2008, while the states with the lowest annual per capita consumption levels were Utah (20.5 gallons), New York (23.2 gallons), and New Jersey (23.5 gallons).

So, what are America's biggest beer drinking states? Click ahead to find out!

By Paul Toscano
Posted 16 March 2010

15. Iowa

Per Capita Consumption: 35.5 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 2,151,719Total Shipments: 2,462,310 barrels
Photo: Olde Main Brewery

Per Capita Consumption: 35.5 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 2,151,719
Delivery Totals: 2,462,310 barrels

14. Delaware

Per Capita Consumption: 35.7 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 628,780Total Shipments: 723,426 barrels
Photo: Bernt Rostad

Per Capita Consumption: 35.7 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 628,780
Delivery Totals: 723,426 barrels

13. South Carolina

Per Capita Consumption: 35.9 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 3,217,986Total Shipments: 3,726,460 barrels
Photo: Robert S. Donovan

Per Capita Consumption: 35.9 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 3,217,986
Delivery Totals: 3,726,460 barrels

12. Mississippi

Per Capita Consumption: 36.8 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 2,035,963Total Shipments: 2,413,764 barrels
Photo: Bernt Rostad

Per Capita Consumption: 36.8 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 2,035,963
Delivery Totals: 2,413,764 barrels

11. New Mexico

Per Capita Consumption: 37 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 1,394,230Total Shipments: 1,662,150 barrels
Photo: Mitch Tobias | Getty Images

Per Capita Consumption: 37 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 1,394,230
Delivery Totals: 1,662,150 barrels

9. (Tied) Texas

Per Capital Consumption: 37.2 gallons Drinking-Age Population: 16,562,264 Total Shipments: 19,850,556 barrels
Photo: Michael Karshis

Per Capital Consumption: 37.2 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 16,562,264
Delivery Totals: 19,850,556 barrels

9. (Tied) Nebraska

Per Capita Consumption: 37.2 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 1,256,506Total Shipments: 1,509,416 barrels
Photo: Joe Wicks

Per Capita Consumption: 37.2 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 1,256,506
Delivery Totals: 1,509,416 barrels

8. Wisconsin

Per Capita Consumption: 38.4 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 4,071,811Total Shipments: 5,042,825 barrels
Photo: Paul Heaberlin

Per Capita Consumption: 38.4 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 4,071,811
Delivery Totals: 5,042,825 barrels

7. Louisiana

Per Capita Consumption: 38.5 gallons Drinking-Age Population: 3,102,770 Total Shipments: 3,849,482 barrels
Photo: Seth Anderson

Per Capita Consumption: 38.5 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 3,102,770
Delivery Totals: 3,849,482 barrels

6. South Dakota

Per Capita Consumption: 38.6 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 570,364Total Shipments: 710,730 barrels
Photo: Neil Beckerman | Getty Images

Per Capita Consumption: 38.6 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 570,364
Delivery Totals: 710,730 barrels

5. Wyoming

Per Capita Consumption: 38.8 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 381,854Total Shipments: 477,598 barrels
Photo: John Rensten | Riser | Getty Images

Per Capita Consumption: 38.8 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 381,854
Delivery Totals: 477,598 barrels

4. North Dakota

Per Capita Consumption: 41.7 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 463,429Total Shipments: 622,877 barrels
Photo: Jamie Grill | Ionica | Getty Images

Per Capita Consumption: 41.7 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 463,429
Delivery Totals: 622,877 barrels

3. Nevada

Per Capita Consumption: 41.9 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 1,848,766Total Shipments: 2,500,902 barrels
Photo: Getty Images

Per Capita Consumption: 41.9 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 1,848,766
Delivery Totals: 2,500,902 barrels

2. New Hampshire

Per Capita Consumption: 42.9 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 968,065Total Shipments: 1,340,781 barrels
Photo: Chris Kevin

Per Capita Consumption: 42.9 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 968,065
Delivery Totals: 1,340,781 barrels

1. Montana

Per Capita Consumption: 43.5 gallonsDrinking-Age Population: 707,991Total Shipments: 993,496
Photo: Don LaVange

Per Capita Consumption: 43.5 gallons
Drinking-Age Population: 707,991
Delivery Totals: 993,496