Beer is ubiquitous in American culture, particularly the beloved and reliable macro-brews that line store shelves and fill the taps at every local watering hole. When faced with the typical options in the beer aisle or at the bar, everyone has their go-to beer brand. But which are the most popular across the U.S.?
The international market and data analytics website YouGov tackled this very question by aggregating the likability ratings on a list of popular beers. Each rating was calculated using the number of nationally surveyed individuals who noted their feelings toward the particular beer as “positive.” These ratings were then placed in comparison with others on the list to come up with a final ranking.
While Modelo currently tops the charts for off-premise sales in the U.S., Guinness snagged the number one spot based on likability — it appears the smooth Irish stout has a pretty universal, timeless appeal.
Read on to discover the 25 beers Americans love the most, according to YouGov’s findings, as of Oct. 2024:
- Guinness – Popularity Rating 56%
- Modelo – Popularity Rating 51%
- Corona – Popularity Rating 50%
- Heineken – Popularity Rating 49%
- Samuel Adams – Popularity Rating 49%
- Blue Moon – Popularity Rating 46%
- Miller – Popularity Rating 44%
- Stella Artois – Popularity Rating 44%
- Coors – Popularity Rating 44%
- Miller High Life – Popularity Rating 43%
- Corona Light – Popularity Rating 43%
- Miller Genuine Draft – Popularity Rating 41%
- Budweiser – Popularity Rating 41%
- Bud Light – Popularity Rating 41%
- Corona Extra – Popularity Rating 41%
- Miller Lite – Popularity Rating 40%
- Tecate – Popularity Rating 39%
- Coors Light – Popularity Rating 39%
- Dos Equis – Popularity Rating 38%
- Modelo Especial – Popularity Rating 38%
- Yuengling – Popularity Rating 37%
- Pabst Blue Ribbon – Popularity Rating 37%
- Busch – Popularity Rating 36%
- Rolling Rock – Popularity Rating 36%
- Heineken Light – Popularity Rating 35%
