Brewtiful News: Maine Was a Top 10 Beer Drinking State in 2024

It was quite a year for beer boozing in 2024 here in the great state of Maine.

The Pine Tree State did its part to ensure that the craft, domestic, and import beer business remained strong. Judging by the latest numbers, I’d say Maine more than held its own.

How Much Beer was Consumed in Maine in 2024?

Mainers drank a ton of suds last year. How much, you ask? According to the latest data from USA Today, the average Mainer consumed over 34 gallons of beer in 2024. That’s a 2% increase from the year before and enough to rank Maine as the 10th highest state for beer consumption.

Congratulations?

That's a ton of beer. It basically means the average Mainer drank nearly six pints a week. That's a solid number, and considering many Mainers don't drink, some of those weekly averages must be pretty alarming for certain individuals.

New Hampshire Consumed the Most Beer in New England in 2024

As impressive (?) as that is, it's nothing compared to our brethren across the border in New Hampshire. The Granite Staters actually came in first for beer consumption, with an average of 43.9 gallons per year. Apparently, their new motto is: "Live Free, Drink a Ton, or Die."

Vermont also finished ahead of Maine, ranking 7th overall. The Green Mountain folks averaged a respectable 35.3 gallons of beer per year.

As for the driest state? I'll give you one guess. Yep, it's Utah, with an average of just 20.2 gallons. Lowly or healthy, depending on your perspective.

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You can find the full list here. And hopefully, you're already doing your part to contribute to Maine's beer consumption in 2025 (if you're of legal age, of course).