Budweiser Ranks New Jersey #6 Most Beer-Loving U.S. State

On Sep 30, 2016

Budweiser launched the ‘Beer With Your Buds’ National Survey—a first-of-its-kind study that asked 2,000 Americans (conducted by Learndipity Data Insights, ages 21+) to choose their top drink to enjoy with friends at a bar or other social venue.

With 44% of New Yorkers opting for beer as their drink of choice in social settings, the Empire State ranked as America’s #9 most beer-loving state (three spots behind New Jersey, which ranked #6). Meanwhile, 59% of beer-drinking New Yorkers would rather crack open an ice cold domestic beer (such as Budweiser) over an imported beer.

Key national findings from the survey include:

*** BUDWEISER ‘BEER WITH YOUR BUDS’ NATIONAL SURVEY ***

(conducted by Learndipity Data Insights, ages 21+)

1. BEER IS AMERICA’S #1 SOCIAL DRINK OF CHOICE

What is your preferred drink when meeting friends at a bar or other social venue?

1. Beer: 36%
2. Margarita: 17%
3. Wine: 13%
4. Cosmopolitan: 5%
5. Gin & tonic: 4%

1. AMERICANS LOVE DOMESTIC BEER BY A 2-TO-1 MARGIN

When drinking socially with friends, do you prefer domestic beer (such as Budweiser) or imported beer?

1. Domestic beer (such as Budweiser): 67%
2. Imported beer: 33%

1. MOST BEER-LOVING U.S. STATES

Ranked by the % who choose beer as their top drink to enjoy with friends at a bar or other social venue

1. Massachusetts: 51%
2. Missouri: 50%
3. Wisconsin: 49%
4. Oklahoma: 48%
5. Arizona: 47%
6. New Jersey: 46%
7. Virginia: 46%
8. Maryland: 45%
9. New York: 44%
10. Colorado: 43%
11. Louisiana: 42%
12. Florida: 41%
13. West Virginia: 40%
14. Alabama: 39%
15. Nevada: 39%
16. Oregon: 39%
17. Maine: 38%
18. California: 37%
19. Iowa: 37%
20. New Mexico: 37%
21. Wyoming: 37%
22. District of Columbia: 36%
23. Idaho: 36%
24. Michigan: 36%
25. Washington: 36%

Surprise! Overall, the East is the U.S. region that loves beer most (40%), followed by the West (36%), the South (34%), and the Midwest (33%).

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