In just over a decade, beer’s popularity has grown and stretched the demographic, spanning the cultural arch from fancy New York restaurants to minor league ballparks in the middle of nowhere and everywhere in between. And that type of brew-on-demand can be seen in Americans’ overall consumption averages, where the national per-year tally breaks down to almost a 6-pack a week.

Which states average the most cold ones in a year? According to beerinfo.com, here’s how all 50 and Washington D.C. rank per capita…

Utah comes in at the bottom of the barrel, with 20.2 gallons per capita consumed last year.

Connecticut residents managed to tip back .1% more brews than Utah last year, tipping the scales at 22.1 gallons on average per person.

It’s unexpected to find these two states so low in the beer consumption ranking, considering their populations. New Jersey, often bustling, only consumed 22.4 gallons of beer per person in 2023, lacking in “Beer Gardens” despite the name “The Garden State”.

Similarly, New Yorkers matched their neighbors by also consuming 22.4 gallons per capita. It seems the Hudson River does little to separate their drinking habits.

The first state to surpass the 24-gallon mark was Maryland, with an average consumption of 24.2 gallons per person in 2023.

Despite its fame for bourbon, Kentucky ranks 46th in beer consumption, with an average of 24.4 gallons per person each year.

Heading Northwest, individuals in Washington consume an average of 24.8 gallons per capita.

In California, a considerable number of breweries and a significant population results in an average consumption of 25.5 gallons per capita.

Georgia slightly surpasses California with a consumption of 25.7 gallons per capita.

In Indiana, residents enjoy their beer, averaging 25.9 gallons per capita in 2023.

Tennessee led as one of two states to surpass drinking 26 gallons per person, reaching 26.2 gallons in 2023.

Despite expectations for higher consumption, Massachusetts matched the 26.2 gallons per capita in 2023, adding a twist to the statistics.

Despite its small size, Rhode Island exhibited substantial beer enthusiasm, averaging 26.3 gallons per person in 2023.

In Virginia, the average per person beer consumption climbed to 26.7 gallons.

The Natural State consumed an average of 26.7 gallons per person in 2023.

With just a slight increase, Michigan surpasses Arkansas and Virginia with an average consumption of 26.8 gallons per person.

In North Carolina, the average per person was 27.1 gallons in 2023 — it’s unclear if this includes any canine consumption…

In the sunny state of Florida, the per capita beer consumption reached 27.4 gallons in 2023.

Residents of Idaho enjoyed their beer in 2023, consuming an average of 27.8 gallons per person.

In D.C., where politics often reigns, residents consumed 28.3 gallons of beer per capita in the previous year.

Kansas also reported the same beer consumption rate as D.C. in 2023, at 28.3 gallons per person.

Oklahoma joined the group with similar beer consumption figures, equaling both Kansas and D.C. at 28.3 gallons per capita.

Minnesota averaged 28.5 gallons per capita in 2023.

Whether it’s Rolling Rock, Yuengling, or Iron City, Pennsylvanians consumed 28.6 gallons per capita last year.

With the emergence of numerous fine breweries in Alaska, it’s no surprise that Alaskans enjoyed 28.7 gallons per person on average in 2023.

Illinois was the first state to surpass the 29-gallon mark, with an average of 29.1 gallons per capita in 2023.

Arizona makes it into the top 25, registering an average of 29.5 gallons of beer per person.

Surprisingly, Colorado isn’t as high as expected, with an average beer consumption of 30.0 gallons per person last year.

Following closely, Ohio claims a spot with its residents consuming 30.1 gallons of beer per capita last year.

In Alabama, the average beer consumption reached 30.2 gallons per person in 2023.

West Virginia ranks at number 20, with an average consumption of 30.3 gallons per person last year.

Oregon also records a per capita beer consumption of 30.3 gallons, matching West Virginia.

Greeting from Hawaii! The state makes it into the top 20 by consuming 30.4 gallons of beer per person last year.

In Missouri, the average beer consumption per person was 31.0 gallons in 2023.

Next up is New Mexico, which averaged 32.4 gallons per capita.

Gallons of beer per capita in the Palmetto State hit 32.7 in 2023.

Wyoming landed at No. 15 in 2023, drinking 33.0 gallons per capita.

Delaware cracked the top 15 by cracking open and drinking 33.6 gallons of beer per capita.

Iowa matched Delaware’s beer consumption in 2023, each recording an average of 33.6 gallons per capita.

Last year, Mississippi’s average beer consumption was 33.9 gallons per capita.

Following closely along I-55 South, Louisiana tied with Mississippi for eleventh place, each with a consumption of 33.9 gallons per capita.

In Maine, famous for its lobster, the average beer consumption was 34 gallons per capita.

Texas ranks ninth, averaging 34.4 gallons of beer per capita in 2023.

Nebraska residents consumed an average of 35.2 gallons of beer per capita.

In 2023, Vermont’s consumption of 35.3 gallons per capita did not lead the Northeast.

In Nevada, the average per capita beer consumption was 35.8 gallons in 2023.

You can’t have a professional sports team named the Brewers and not be in the top 5 on this list — well done, Wisconsin. The state drank an average of 36.2 gallons.

South Dakota lands just outside the final three, averaging 38.9 gallons per capita.

Montana’s great expanse must be perfect to enjoy while having a beer or two, as the locals tipped back 41.0 gallons per capita.

Raise your hand if you had New Hampshire as the top spot out the Northeast. The state’s residents drank 43.9 gallons per capita.

And finally, we arrive at North Dakota — most likely with a beer in our hand. North Dakota’s residents are the beer-drinking champs, consuming 45.8 gallons per capita.

Cheers!

This article originally appeared on List Wire: Which states drink the most beer? Here’s how all 50 states (plus D.C.) rank