In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 biggest beer brands in America. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the growth in the American beer industry, effects of Covid-19 on the beer market and the emergence of craft beers, head to 20 Biggest Beer Brands in America.
5. Coors
Dollar Sales in 2021: $2.64 billion
Coors represents a number of highly popular beers such as the Coors Light and Coors Banquet etc. The Coors brewing company was founded in Colorado in 1873. The company merged with Molson Inc. to become the Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:TAP) in 2005. The brand also produces Coors Edge, a popular non-alcoholic beer.
4. Corona
Dollar Sales in 2021: $2.85 billion
Available in over 150 countries, Corona is the most renowned Mexican beer in the world. The main Corona brand is Corona Extra, a 4.5% ABV pale lager. Unlike most beers, Corona is bottled in clear glass bottles, thus increasing the risk of spoilage. Corona Light is another popular brand.
3. Michelob
Dollar Sales in 2021: $3.31 billion
Michelob is brewed with the finest barley malt, rice, hops and pure-cultured yeast strain. Owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD), the brand witnessed an increase of 2.8% in sales volume and 4.4% increase in revenue in 2021, as compared to 2020. Michelob’s focus on producing small batches of beer has helped to maintain its reputation as a high-quality premium beer.
2. Modelo
Dollar Sales in 2021: $3.34 billion
Also a part of the extremely popular imported beers in America, Modelo is a Mexican beer but with German roots. Founded in 1925, the company operates 7 brewing plants in Mexico. Modelo Especial is a 4.2% ABV pilsner-style lager, highly popular in the United States, making it one of the biggest beer brands in America.
1. Bud
Dollar Sales in 2021: $6.76 billion
Owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD), Bud represents a multitude of the most popular brands in America, such as Bud Light and the iconic Budweiser, among various others. Originally produced in Missouri, Budweiser was introduced in 1876. It was originally created in an attempt to mimic Czech beers, Adolphus Busch, co-founder of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD), was fond of. Although the company witnessed a decrease of 7% in dollar sales compared to the previous year, Bud still remains the biggest beer brand in America.
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