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Raise the colors: 50 beers for 50 states
As Americans, we’re loyal to our country — and our beers.
Every state has its own celebrated brew that residents love to brag about and belligerently claim is better than someone else’s state beer. Honestly, it could be argued that more Americans could identify their unofficial state beers than recall their state’s official nickname, flower or bird. (Name all three and tell us we’re wrong.)
So salute the red, white and blue by (responsibly!) indulging in a pint of your hometown’s favorite brewski — after all, moderate beer intake can be beneficial to your health. To learn more about its health benefits, click here.
While you’re at it, check out our Beeramid infographic to find out the calories, carbohydrates and alcohol percentages of 55 of the most popular brews out there.
Tell us: What beers did we miss? Share your favorite U.S. beer in the comments and why it should have represented a certain state.
Tags: alcohol, beer, fourth of July
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Really? National Bohemian instead of Flying Dog. Otherwise the list is pretty solid.
Seth: Actually, Flying Dog originated in Colorado. So National Bohemian was the best option. I’m from Maryland. I feel your disappointment.
I guess Heavy Seas or Duclaw wouldn’t work either? Natty Boh is not even brewed in MD
It originated in Maryland, and it’s a staple of Baltimore. This wasn’t about finding the best-tasting beer. It was about finding the beer that’s most representative of — and recognized by people in — the state. I’m from Maryland and haven’t even heard of Heavy Seas. And I think the only reason I’ve heard of Duclaw is because it popped up during my beer research. But this is good — we like to get the conversation going in the comment section. Obviously it’s tough to choose only one beer for each state. We did our best.
SOUTH CAROLINA: If we are celebrating the Red, White, & Blue we can’t leave out Thomas Creek Brewery’s River Falls Red Ale.
This list sounds like a theme party/beer bucket list. I’ll agree with Yueng for PA, it’s enjoyed statewide and outsiders miss it and take it home with them.
Brooklyn Lager is a great beer and probably the best choice for NY but I wonder if Blue Point Toasted Lager was in the running?
GLB Dortmunder Gold is the top seller in OHIO, except during the Holidays then it’s their CHRISTMAS ALE all the way!!!