Restaurant data reveals the most common beer in US states, cities

Most popular beers in US cities

Data site Priceonomics analyzed thousands of bars and restaurant across the country to find out what brews populate menus in U.S. cities. See which beverage you're most likely to see in 12 major locations.

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Data site Priceonomics analyzed thousands of bars and restaurant across the country to find out what brews populate menus in U.S. cities. See which beverage you're most likely to ... more Photo: Dave Rossman, For The Houston Chronicle Photo: Dave Rossman, For The Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Restaurant data reveals the most common beer in US states, cities 1 / 20 Back to Gallery

The Lone Star State loves Bud Light. But Houstonians have better taste: the state’s own Shiner Bock appears on 45 percent of menus in the Bayou City, according to a data analysis by Priceonomics.

The data site looked at beer sales in the U.S. in several intriguing ways by examining data on a website called BeerMenus.com, where drinking establishments can post their selections. In the end, Priceonomics looked at more than 6,000 bars and more than 20,000 types of beer.

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The results gave them a solid idea of the most common brew in every state. Bud Light proves to be the most prevalent beer in 12 states including Texas. A few states – like Georgia (Sweetwater 420 EPA), Nebraska (Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat) and Wyoming (Snake River American Pale Ale) – avoided having global brands hold sway over their menus.

The site also analyzed menus in a couple dozen large cities. While Houston enjoys Shiner Bock, Dallas has less refined tastes (Bud Light and Stella Artois on 60 percent of menus). There’s also data on the cheapest beers: A can of Busch Light ($2.13 on average) or a bottle of Natty Light ($2.58 on average). And the most expensive brew in the nation is something called Lost Abbey Deliverance, which costs an astounding $25.29 per 12-ounce.

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Finally, Priceonomics tried to quantify beer snobbery. Which city serves up the most PBRs? A tie between Saint Louis and Madison, Wisconsin. The least: Houston! Here, Pabst Blue Ribbon is found on menus in 5 percent of bars and restaurants.

See the most popular beers in a dozen major cities in the gallery above.