When it comes to beer there’s an old saying that goes something like “Give a long-faced man a beer and he’ll be halfway out of his trouble” and it seems that this holds true for a lot of people. Beer has been drunk for centuries now and in time people have learned more about what it takes to make a good beer and how to drink it to enjoy it to the fullest. With that in mind, the article bellow will take a closer look at the Top Ten Beers That American like The Most to see which beer brand people in the US think is the best.
10. Corona Extra
Corona is the best selling Beer in Mexico since 1935, but it was only 44 years later that it was imported by the United States and become one of the most popular beers in the country. In the fifty two weeks ended April 15th, 2012, Corona Extra has been ranked amongst the top selling beers in the United States by quantity and for dollars sales it ranked even higher.
9. Heineken
Being brewed in Amsterdam for almost one and a half centuries now, Heineken was introduced in the US in nineteen thirty three and it has shortly become one of the most purchased beers in the country. Heineken is a strong brand in the US and compared to other beers it’s also more expensive, selling for an average of more than thirty dollars per case. And with the company making more than 600 million dollars in 2012 alone, one can easily guess just how much people love this beer.
8. Beck’s
While in terms of sales Beck’s ranks way lower than Heineken, it seems that in the eyes of the Americans Beck’s is a much stronger brand. To put things into numbers, Beck’s sales were only one eight of Heineken’s which is pretty low, but at the end of the day no one can dismiss the fact that Americans love Beck’s more than many other beers.
7. Modelo Especial
Modelo Especial is a relatively well priced beer with a price of a little over 25 dollars per case. It was made available in the United States in the nineteen nineties, which is more than 2 decades after Corona was introduced to the US market. While Corona had sales topping more than one billion dollars in 2012, which is significantly higher than the 356 million Modelo Especial got, the latter’s popularity is continuing to increase at a very fast rate. ME’s brand popularity has increased by more than 22 percent in 2012 which is one of the largest increases for any brand on the market today.
6. Samuel Adams Lager
The maker of Samuel Adams beer is the Boston Beer Company which holds good ties with Yuengling as the biggest US owned brewer. The Brewers Association defines Samuel Adams as a relatively traditional, independent and small company, yet compared to other beers on the market, theirs is significantly more expensive at 31 dollars per case.
5. Guinness Stout
Guinness is most certainly the oldest brewer on this list, having a starting point that’s more than one and a half centuries old. Being such an old brand doesn’t stop it from gaining even more popularity though. In 2012 the brand managed to sell 2.6 million cases which is an increase of more than 16 percent from the previous year. Pricewise, Guinness Stout is also more expensive, selling for almost 37 dollars a case.
4. Newcastle Brown Ale
Compared to other popular brands, Newcastle Brown Ale has sales that are relatively small, but that doesn’t stop it from being the top choice of tens of thousands of Americans. The brand is experiencing major popularity increases that push it amongst the top spots that other way better established brands currently occupy. In 2012 the brand managed to sell more than 2.67 million cases which represent an increase of around 7 percent from the previous year. In terms of price, Newcastle ale is not cheap at all, costing an average of 31.70 dollars per case.
3. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Based in California, Sierra Nevada Brewing Corporation has only been on the market for 36 years now. Even though they sell several beers, their most popular one is called the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, which currently is amongst the strongest brands in the United States. In 2012 their brand has seen an increase in popularity of almost 16 percent compared to the previous year. On the other hand, for those who want to buy a case they’d better get their wallet ready, since it’s on the expensive side, costing 32.30 dollars per case.
2. Blue Moon
Blue Moon is the youngest beer brand in this top 10 countdown, being launched in 1995. It is produced by MillerCoors and it has the second biggest increase in 2012, with a 26.5 percent increase in sales. It seems that MillerCoors has really nailed it with the Blue Moon, creating a beer recipe that is far better than most other beers on the market.
1. Yuengling Traditional Lager
Being founded in 1829, Yuengling is the oldest brewing company in the United States and at the same time it also has the strongest brand. Because of that, it seems that their sales are doing great. Not many people know the fact that Yuengling is tied with the Boston Beer Company and that in 2012 it experienced the largest increase in popularity which was of more than 36 percent. What makes Yuengling traditional beer even more appealing is its price though, which is a low 21 dollars and something for a case. That frankly explains why their sales are doing so well and still increasing.
Whether it’s about having a cold beer while enjoying the game or while sitting at the table with best friends, these are the Top Ten Beers That American like The Most. Beer has been touted as being one of the largest consumed bottled drinks in the world and that is for a good reason: it can be enjoyed in a plethora of situations and it’s also quite inexpensive.
