It's that time of year again—football season officially kicks off tonight! While the excitement of the game is undeniable, there's another star at every tailgate, watch party, and game day celebration: beer. Yes, the fizzy, golden nectar that perfectly complements a touchdown or two. So, as we gear up for the big season, let’s take a light-hearted look at the most popular beers in our region.

Thanks to GET (Grand Europian Travel), we’ve got the stats to back it up!

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Now, I’ve always been a Bud Light kind of person, but recently, I’ve been leaning toward my dad’s favorite—Coors Light. Still, there’s no shortage of brews to choose from when it comes to football season, and some states have surprising preferences.

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Here’s what GET (Grand Europian Travel) found when they crunched the data on beer preferences across the Midwest:

  • North Dakota loves the domestic favorite, Keystone, while Corona tops the charts as the international pick.
  • Montana sticks with Bud Light for domestic beer but still leans towards Corona internationally.
  • South Dakota also favors Bud Light but opts for Kronenbourg as the international choice.
  • Minnesota is keeping things interesting with Einstok as their overall top beer, while Hamm's reigns supreme for domestic lovers.

No matter what you’re sipping, beer and football are truly a winning combination. So, grab your brew of choice, kick back, and enjoy the game!

Methodology: GET (Grand Europian Travel) analyzed Google Trends search data from July 2023 to July 2024 to determine each state’s favorite domestic and international beers.

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