The Most Popular Beers By State Slideshow

These are the most popular beers by state.

(Best seller: Bud Light) Beer is no stranger to our Alabamian friends. Their favorite brand-name beer is none other than Bud Light, which is readily available across the state. As far as craft beer is concerned, El Gordo (Russian Imperial Stout) and, Hitchhiker (American IPA), both from Good People Brewing Company and Cabernet Barrel-Aged Laika Stout (Russian Imperial Stout from Straight To Ale) are the top three choices.

(Best seller: Bud Light) Alaska enjoys the frothy, pink-headed, raspberry-flavored Lindeman's Frambiose from Belgium. According to beer advocate, the craft beers of choice include a couple of home-grown offerings: A Deal With The Devil (from Anchorage Brewing Company, with a whopping 17.3 percent ABV) and Artic Devil Barley Wine (from Midnight Sun Brewing Co., boasting a 13.2 ABV).

(Best seller: Bud Light) After sightseeing around the Grand Canyon, stop by a local bar for a refreshing chilled mug of Bud Light or an American IPA, like Tower Station (Mother Road Brewery) or Dragoon (by the eponymous brewery). The latter of which is full of fruity, floral, and citrusy hop flavors.

(Best seller: Bud Light) It's no wonder the home of the only diamond mine in the US loves Diamond Bear Pale Ale. Proud to support local business, residents enjoy the earthy malts coupled with bright hops. 

Californians like to savor a nice cold Blue Moon. One popular way to drink it is with slices of sweet Valencia orange. Stella Artois is also enjoyed as the full-flavored lager offers a slightly hoppier aroma and hint of a different kind of fruitiness.

(Best seller: Bud Light) Bud Light and Coors Light have Colorado hooked on their golden, frothy goodness. Brewed in The Centennial State, Coors Light's understated sweet taste is enjoyed statewide. Likewise, Bud Light's blend of premium aroma hop varieties and mix of barley and rice is embraced by Coloradans.

Corona's modest aroma with a tangy, mildly hoppy finish has captured Connecticut's heart. As in many other states, Bud Light ties with the Mexican beer for most popular. Craft-wise, the Constitution State prefers Fuzzy Baby Duck IPA, made in-state by New England Brewing Co.

Dogfish Head 60 Minutes takes the gold medal as favorite beer in Delaware. This beer is not for the faint of heart, as it is full of more than 60 hop additions over the  one-hour boiling process. This-full bodied beer proudly represents its Delaware pride.

The nation's capital has voted for Miller Lite as its most popular draft to have on-hand. The low-(96)-calorie malty beverage is surprisingly rich and full-bodied, with light sweetness, and is enjoyed everywhere from Capitol Hill to Tenleytown.

(Best Seller: Bud Light)The Sunshine State has a soft spot for Pabst Blue Ribbon also receives high votes. The premium American lager combines American and European hops, creating a clean and crisp finish. Hunahpu's Imperial Stout – Double Barrel Aged and Morning Wood are popular artisanal beers in Florida as well.

Sea the Stars and Corona are peachy keen in Georgia. Sea the Stars' fudge and maple syrup on the nose, seals the deal in Georgia and Corona's buttery lime aroma has taken the state by storm.

(Best Seller: Bud Light) Imperial Coconut Porter from the Maui Brewing Company and Hawaii go hand-in-hand. The artisanal coffee beans, earthy black licorice, a red berry bouquet is ideal for Hawaiian food.

(Best Seller: Bud Light) The gem of Idaho's craft beer scene is Double Vision Doppelbock from Grand Teton Brewing Co. Idahoans can't get enough of the rich aroma of baked bread, raisins, and caramel. The ale is a dark leather color with ruby notes, a luxurious tan head, and a bready aroma with a hint of smoke.

There's a two-way split with Illinois' choice of brew: Coors and Guinness are the top popular choices. We understand why and don't disagree with the choices: Coors' delicate sweetness and Guinness' full-bodied nature make for a tough choice. Good thing no one really has to choose clear winner.

Indiana is a huge fan Coors Light's mildly lemon-like character. Bourbon Barrel Aged Vanilla Bean Dark Lord is the most popular craft beer in the state. Brewed by Indiana-based 3 Floyds Brewing Co., this bubbly, dark Russian imperial stout aged with vanilla beans in  bourbon barrels clocks in at a whopping 15 percent ABV.

(Best Seller: Bud Light) The Hawkeye State delights in the handcrafted ale, Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout (12 percent ABV), from Toppling Goliath Brewing Company. Barrel-aged with coffee essence, this delicious beer is wildly popular in this Midwestern state. 

While the Sunflower State thoroughly enjoys Coors Light, high marks are also given to Free State Brewing Co.'s homegrown Old Backus Barleywine. The award-winning ale is unfiltered and has a great deal of malts and hops. Such a complex beer is savored slowly and in moderation, as it contains a high ABV at 10.5 percent.

(Best Seller: Bud Light) It makes sense for a laid-back state like Kentucky, to prefer a no-fuss brew like Bo & Luke. The bourbon inspired  ale is inspired by smoked barley, rye, and corn (ingredients used in bourbon whiskey) and then aged in Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon barrels. The resulting beer is rich and complex, with a bourbon character of caramel, vanilla and spice to enjoy anytime.

(Best Seller: Bud Light) Parish Brewing Company's Ghost In The Machine is a fancied choice for those in Louisiana. The orange, double India Pale Ale has light, tropical fruity notes making it an easy sipper with a long finish. 

Maine residents have decent taste in beer. The two beloved picks are Budweiser and locally brewed Dinner from Maine Beer Company. Intended to be hoppy but well balanced on the front end, a sweeter, juicy clean middle emerges as there's grapefruit hop bitterness on the finish. The complex flavors captivate Mainers' palates.

Known for fresh seafood and great college football  an basketball games, Marylanders have selected key beers that pair well with both: Miller Lite and regional favorite, Stillwater / Westbrook Gose Gone Wild. This reinterpreted brew is a remake of Westbrook's mellow, refreshing Gose lager with a load of Citra and Amarillo hops resulting in a bolder flavored ale.

(Best Seller: Bud Light) Massachusetts fancies Good Morning, an imperial stout from Tree House Brewing Company with an eight percent ABV. If you were going to have a beer for breakfast — not that we're recommending it — this would be the one, as it has a creamy mousse-like head, with aromas of rich milk chocolate, cocoa powder, and dark amber maple syrup. 

Budweiser and Todd The Axe Man (Surly Brewing Company) are in great demand in Minnesota. Despite the latter's morbid name, this light, malty IPA is quite enjoyable. A fruity, understated sweetness is present which exhibits sharp citrus notes on the finish.

Although brewed across the border in Louisiana, Abita Select Amber is a chief choice among those who hail from Mississippi. Locals opt for Bud Light as well, but Abita Select offers intense caramel malt flavors with a nice hop balance. 

(Best Seller: Bud Light) The Show-Me State has shown us it adores the Barrel-Aged Abraxas from Perennial Artisan Ales. The high-octane imperial stout, with 11 percent alcohol by volume, is packed with aromatics such as cacao nibs, ancho chiles, and cinnamon sticks.

(Best Seller: Bud Light) Naturally, the Big Sky Country would support and revere its own Big Sky IPA. The Indian pale ale is rich with a piquant hop presence and malty backbone.

Founders Brewing Curmudgeon (Old Ale) takes first place for favorite regional beer in Nebraska. With molasses and oak-aged notes, this beer isn't for a novice. The thick ale has a slightly sweet aroma but don't let it fool you as the beverage leans toward a stronger, bold taste.

(Best Seller: Bud Light ) A brew with bourbon, maple syrup, espresso, caramel, and coconut notes would entice almost anyone to try it. In Nevada, that is certainly the case, as Joseph James Brewing Inc.'s Bourbon Barrel Russian Imperial Stout's attractive qualities earned a number one vote from the state and rightly so. 

(Best Seller: Bud Light)  Harpoon IPA has captured the hearts of New Hampshirites. This Massachusetts-brewed IPA is an adaptation of the classic English style pale ales used with American hops and malts.

(Best Seller: Bud Light)  Among the popular craft brews that New Jersey is proud to claim as its own are Sunday Brunch and Mexican Brunch, from Kane Brewing Company. Both are imperial milk porters but Sunday Brunch has coffee, maple syrup, and cinnamon notes, while Mexican Brunch is lightly spicy, smoky, and tinged with chocolate and vanilla flavors. Corona also join the brunch beers in the winner's circle as the states most popular beers.

(Best Seller: Bud Light ) No surprise here, New Mexico likes to keep it spicy when it comes to its craft beer. Elevated IPA  clenches the title of the state's most popular bubbled brews. Elevated is produced in New Mexico and showcases big, spicy pine flavors, is quite dry, and features hints of apricot.

The Empire State has elected two well-known brands, Stella Artois and Blue Moon Belgian White as the apples of its eye. Stella's balance between sweetness and spicy hop bitterness suits New York well. Blue Moon's wheat backbone and citrus elements round out the state's diverse palate.

Heineken's well-balanced qualities are savored by the Tar Heel State. Although the first sip starts off biting, the beer then becomes slightly sweet, ending with a clean, not-too-bitter finish. But the state's own imperial stour, The Event Horizon, is the main event. The nose on this entry from Olde Hickory Brewery suggests tobacco and molasses essences, but the strong bourbon top notes rounds out the aroma. Sipped and not guzzled, The Event Horizon is a great choice after a long day.

While Bud Light is the top beer and best seller, we see why Shiner Bock is one of the top beers in North Dakota. Boasting delicate sweet barley notes along with a crisp finish, Shiner Bock is very drinkable and perfect for any time of day. (Well, afternoon and after.) 

(Best seller: Bud Light.) Bud Light and Columbus Bodhi Double Imperial Pale Ale (DIPA) are hits in Ohio. We really dig Columbus Bodhi. This ale has sweet floral hops with a light bitterness on the swallow. It's also well rounded and perfect for a warm day.

(Best seller: Bud Light.) Oklahomans explode in excitement over BOMB! imperial stout. Crafted in the Sooner State, BOMB! is infused with coffee, cacao nibs, vanilla beans, and ancho chiles — and boasts a dynamite ABV of 13 percent.

(Best seller: Bud Light.) The Abyss, a locally produced imperial stout, The Abyss, is revered in Oregon, even though Bud Light sells far more. The Abyss, from Deschutes Brewery, is actually aged 50 percent in bourbon, Oregon oak, and pinot noir barrels, which contribute to its complex flavor.  Hints of raisin and vanilla are evident. 

The Keystone State relishes in dark stouts as citizens opt for Guinness Draught and Grande Negro Voodoo Papi Bourbon Barrel Aged the most. The dark chocolate and coffee bean traits in Guinness are hard to resist. The Grande Negro Voodoo, employs local maple syrup, organic cacao nibs, and serrano chiles; this regional brew could have you under its spell as well. 

(Best seller: Bud Light.) For those who eschew the mass-produced stuff, the Ocean State has claimed indigenous Captain's Daughter as its favorite craft lager. Yet, An imperial IPA from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, it's brewed with high-quality pilsner malt and flakes of oat and aggressive hops sourced from the Pacific Northwest.  

(Best seller: Bud Light.) Bud Light and Mexican Cake sound like a college student's meal, but in this case, they are South Carolina's two favorite beers. The Palmetto State's very own Westbrook Brewing offers Mexican Cake, an imperial stout aged with ingredients such as cinnamon sticks and habanero chiles.

(Best seller: Bud Light.) The connoisseurs of the Mount Rushmore State support the local Crow Peak Brewing, and treasures its Pile O' Dirt Porter. The dark, robust porter is rich, with a pleasant mild finish coupled with slight hoppiness. And of course, Bud Light is a favorite as well.

(Best seller: Bud Light.) Those in Tennessee who aren't quaffing Bud Light think the resident ale called Astronaut Status by Wiseacre Brewing is out of this world. Aged in bourbon barrels with cinnamon sticks and vanilla for 11 months, the brew is slightly sweet with fig and raisin notes.  

Corona and Atrial Rubicite are the most popular choices in the Lone Star State. Atrial is sold in 500-milliliter (16.91-ounce) bottles instead of the standard 12-ouncers — everything is bigger in Texas, after all. The American ale is made with well water, and is full of barley, wheat, raspberries, and locally sourced yeast. This unfiltered, unpasteurized frothy beverage is easily one of Texas' pride and joys.

The names of Utah's choice beers — Wasatch Polygamy Nitro Porter and Big Bad Baptist  —' may be cause for a second glance, especially on April Fool's Day, but we won't get into that. Polygamy Nitro Porter is a dark brown ale with inferences toward cocoa, dark fruit aromas, and roasted malts. The other, Big Bad Baptist, is bourbon-barrel-stored with cocoa and coffee extracts. 

(Best seller: Bud Light.) Bud Light and Switchback Ale are very well-liked in the Green Mountain State. Switchback's complexity of mixed yeast, hop, and malts result in a smooth and refreshing beer. The unfiltered amber ale is satisfying and full of flavor with a remarkably clean and smooth finish.

Virginia not just to Bud Light but also to home-brewed Resolute – Coconut. The imperial stout from Brothers Craft Brewing clocks in at 13.5 ABV and is full of rich chocolate, caramel, and  bourbon hints with a coconut aftertaste.

Best seller: Bud Light) Bourbon Barrel Aged Abominable: Coffee and Cinnamon is a favorite  Washington State lager along with Bud Light. The beer is full of toffee–plenty of plum, fig  currants and raisins characteristics. 

(Best seller: Bud Light.) Though hailing from Vermont, Magic Hat #9 has settled into the bars and homes of West Virginians. The dry, crisp, yet not quite pale ale is a slight mystery. Mixed with crystal malts, Apollo hops and apricot essence, Magic Hat #9 has the mountain state charmed.  

(Best seller: Bud Light.) Doesn't an imperial stout with whispers of toffee with bourbon influences sound appealing? We agree and the Badger State would agree too. It's original Black Gold (2015) imperial stout fits the bill and has become a favorite in Wisconsin alongside Bud Light.

(Best seller: Bud Light) The Equality State likes its original Snake River American Pale Ale and Bud Light equally. Snake River uses domestic malts and has citrus hops with a firm, bitter finish. It's an intriguing complement with spicy Asian cuisine and, surprisingly, salad.