American Beer Consumption Per Capita: By State

STATS ON TAP Montana's 706,064 21+ residents consumed the largest amount of alcohol in the U.S.at 43.9. gallons per capita. Annual Beer Consumption by State 25 or Less Utah's 1,737,907 21+ residents consumed the least amount of alcohol in the U.S.at 20.8 gallons per capita. 26-30 MORMONS Under Kentucky law, a person is considered sober until he or she "cannot hold on to the ground" Reno, NV has the highest rate of alcoholism in the U.S. THE BIBLE BELT 31-35 BOURBON COUNTRY 36-40 40+ QUICK BEER FACTS: DIn the U.S., a barrel of beer contains 31 gallons. Americans drink more beer on July 4th than any other day of the year. Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in America and accounts for about 85% of the volume of alcoholic beverages sold in the United States each year. Sources: Beer Institute: Shipment of Malt Beverages and Per Capita Consumption By State 2008 (Preliminary); Comedy Zone Beer Trivia; BeerFacts.net