Studies have shown that people across the United States have been throwing back more alcoholic beverages during the pandemic than before COVID-19 hit. In fact, in one Michigan survey, one in five people deemed alcohol to be an essential product during pandemic lockdowns.
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While some people were brushing up on their mixology skills as a way to pass the time at home, others were turning to a glass of ice cold beer to wash away their quarantine stress. So, which states drink the most beer?
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Vinepair.com poured over data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to determine which states consume the most beer — both on a per capita basis as well as total gallons of beer consumed.
The analysis found that Midwesterners drink the most beer, while those in the Northeastern region drink the least. However, residents in one New England state by far drink the most beer per capita. That title goes to New Hampshire, and it's likely because the state has no tax on alcohol.
Rounding out the top five states that drink the most beer per capita are Montana, Vermont, North Dakota and South Dakota.
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If you look at which states drink the most beer overall, it's no surprise that highly populated states such as California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania top the list.
How does your state compare to the rest? Click here to see the full rankings.
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