![]() Its name indicates that it's an ice beer, in fact the first one produced in America, introduced in 1993. However, the Icehouse lager, brewed by Molson Coors Brewing Co., has nothing to do with Texas. In Texas, an icehouse is an old-style neighborhood tavern, at least partially open to the outside. More: From Alabama to Wyoming: Here is the best and worst thing about every state 23. bottle - to the 149 calories in Corona Extra. Corona Light is a lower calorie alternative - 99 calories per 12 oz. Not only does the U.S.'s growing Hispanic population often prefer to stick with familiar beers, but the brand is also enjoying increased popularity across the general population. In the case of Milwaukee's Best Ice, it also increases the alcohol content by more than a full percentage point to 5.9 percent, compared to Milwaukee's Best Premium.Īlong with many other Mexican-style lagers, Corona Light is exploding in popularity in America. As the name suggests, ice beers are chilled to below freezing during the brewing process, forming ice crystals that supposedly imbue the brew with a smoother flavor. ![]() Milwaukee's Best Ice is one of several ice-style lagers that rank among America's favorite beer brands. Parent company: Molson Coors Brewing Company.Americans also tend to prefer lighter lagers, but Guinness is best known for its dark draught, described by Guinness as "perfect balance of bitter and sweet." 25. market in 2017 - including the Guinness Stout, which made the brewery famous. The brewer shipped over 1 million barrels of Guinness in the U.S. While Americans typically prefer domestic beers, this Irish brew sells well. Many spiked seltzer brands had double digit percentage point growth in the last year, according to Steinman.Ģ4/7 Wall Street reviewed domestic shipping volume data provided by industry advocacy group Beer Marketer’s Insights to identify America’s biggest beer brands. Spiked seltzers, such as Mike’s Hard Lemonade, are also cutting into the consumption of legacy beer brands, particularly light beer. This slight dip in beer shipments may be attributable to the rise in popularity of alternate alcoholic drinks.Īccording to a Gallup poll, more than a quarter of American drinkers listed wine as their preferred beverage - the largest share in the poll’s 25 year history. This comes after three consecutive years of modest growth in 2014, 2015, and 2016. beer shipments were down roughly 1 percent in 2017 and look to be headed that way in 2018 as well, according to Steinman. According to Steinman, three reasons are behind the increased demand for Mexican beers: a growing Hispanic population in the United States, effective marketing campaigns, and the brands' broadening appeal with the general market. These Mexican imports have largely avoided the sales decline that has been common among beers like Miller Lite or Bud Light, instead posting substantial year-over-year growth. The rising demand for beer brands from Mexico has vaulted lagers like like Modelo and Corona up the list of America’s favorite beers. More: What are the world’s most valuable brands? Tech companies like Apple, Google and Amazon More: Top American brands: Apple, Amazon, Pinterest score highest in consumer survey ![]() Many American beer consumers want to try new beverages, leading to a rise in craft beer sales, though that has leveled off over the past few years, Steinman added. “The two main areas of the industry that have gained in decade have been craft and Mexican imports,” Steinman said. that while these familiar beers from large brewers have fallen in favor, two major segments of the American beer market have taken their place. Benj Steinman, president of Beer Marketer’s Insights, told 24/7 Wall St. ![]() Though these large American brews sell millions of barrels a year, many are waning in popularity. brewing industry trade publisher, to determine America’s 26 top selling beers. Millions of barrels of these beers are shipped across the country each year.Ģ4/7 Wall Street reviewed shipping data from Beer Marketer’s Insights, a U.S. These are the types of beers you will likely see advertised during sporting events on TV - brews like Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light. beer consumption totaled nearly 75 litres per person in 2016 alone.Ī large portion of the beer consumed comes from major beer distributors such as Molson Coors Brewing Company and Anheuser-Busch InBev. list the hoppy concoction as their alcoholic beverage of choice. Watch Video: The latest victim of climate change: BeerĪmericans love beer. ![]()
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