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50 of the Highest-Rated Beers in the U.S.
Sultan Khalid
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In this article, we are going to discuss 50 of the highest-rated beers in the U.S. You can skip our detailed analysis of the economic impact of the American beer industry, the recent buyback in the brewing industry, and the social responsibility initiatives by breweries, and go directly to 10 of the Highest-Rated Beers in the U.S.

Although it is the third-most popular drink in the world, beer is often more than just a beverage, boasting significant cultural and historical significance in many societies and traditions. In Germany, for example, beer is considered an essential part of the country's cultural heritage, and the government has strict regulations on its production to ensure quality and authenticity. In Ireland, beer (specifically Guinness) is associated with the country's national identity and is a common symbol of Irish culture. And in the United States, beer has become synonymous with sports events and tailgating parties, as well as being a popular drink for socializing with friends.

Economic Impact of the American Beer Industry: 

Beer is the favorite tipple in America. As we mentioned in our article – 20 Biggest Beer Brands in America – the U.S. beer industry contributed over 2.4 million local jobs and $409 billion to the national economy in 2022, equivalent to 1.6% of GDP. The industry also paid $132 billion in wages and contributed $63.8 billion in taxes to the national kitty.

The 2.4 million jobs the industry provides fall into a multitude of sectors, including 92,159 brewer and beer-importer jobs, 77,847 manufacturing jobs, 137,420 distribution jobs, 52,220 agricultural jobs and 979,805 retail jobs. According to Beer Serves America, each job in the brewing industry generates 30 jobs in every corner of the country. 

From the farmers harvesting the barley in your brew, to the beer truck driver, to your local bartender, every aspect of your drink exists because of someone in the industry working hard behind the scenes. The positive economic impact of beer is something you seldom consider while cracking open a cold one, but, given the facts, maybe it’s time we all raised a glass to it.

Recent Buyback in the Brewing Sector:

The beer world is accustomed to hearing about big companies acquiring smaller craft breweries, but Boone-based Appalachian Mountain Brewing has recently bought its operation back from the brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD). The beer behemoth originally inherited the North Carolina-based business in 2020, when it bought outright control of the Craft Brew Alliance. The craft ‘co-operative’, which was absorbed into the Budweiser owner’s Brewers Collective division, acquired Appalachian Mountain in late 2018.

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