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A new study finds that beer lovers have no problem finding a pint in Pittsburgh.
The study by Infogroup revealed the top 10 U.S. cities for both beer and wine. The full lists for each are as follows:
Beer Cities
- Portland, Oregon
- Denver, Colorado
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Seattle, Washington
- Detroit, Michigan
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- San Diego, California
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Wine Cities
- Portland, Oregon
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Sacramento, California
- Rochester, New York
- San Jose, California
- New York, New York
- Washington, D.C.
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Cincinnati, Ohio
To determine the top U.S. cities for beer and wine lovers, Infogroup analyzed more than 15 million verified business database records to identify which metro areas with a population of at least one million residents are home to the most beer retailers and breweries, including craft and microbreweries, as well as the most wine retailers and wineries.
The study also provided insight into the lifestyle differences between beer and wine drinkers. Compared to wine cities, for instance, top beer cities have a higher percentage of homeowners and a slightly higher percentage of married households and families with children. In addition, residents of beer metro areas are more likely to own pets and eat at family restaurants.
Metro areas that prefer wine, on the other hand, have a higher average income and home value, along with a slightly higher percentage of college graduates. Residents of wine metro areas show a higher propensity for traveling – especially cruises and foreign travel, joining physical fitness clubs and practicing yoga and Pilates.
Additional findings include:
- Residents of beer metro areas are more likely to prefer country music concerts for entertainment.
- Residents of wine metro areas prefer live theater and classical musical concerts.
- Despite having a higher average income, the average purchasing power (income adjusted for the cost of living) in wine metro areas is lower than it is in beer metro areas.
To read more about Infogroup’s top 10 U.S. beer and wine cities study, click here.
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