"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer," Abraham Lincoln said.
Apparently, people in the tri-state area do not track with the 17th president of the United States, and select other beverages to meet national crises.
Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia all rank in the bottom third of annual shipment and consumption of beer, according to a study from the Beer Institute, quoted by the Washington Business Journal.
Since 2003, the Beer Institute has been tracking “Shipments of Malt Beverages and Per Capita Consumption by State” for persons 21 years and older across all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
New Hampshire ranked No. 1 in 2011, with a per capita consumption of 43 gallons per resident of legal age, while Utah ranked No. 51 with 19.2 gallons per resident.
Maryland ranked the lowest of local states, coming in at No. 47 with 23.3 gallons per resident, Virginia at No. 36 with 27.3 gallons and the District at No. 32 with 28 gallons.
You wouldn't know it from all those tailgates at Ravens and Redskins games. So what do you drink? Wine, liquor, beer? Take our poll.
Jenni Pompi
12:13 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
I'm shocked. Really.
Dave Kearns
12:52 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
They're not tracking what people drink, but what (and where) they buy it. New Hampshire is #1 because all the folks from VT, MA, ME, RI & CT buy their beer there because of much lower taxes.
Sonia Dasgupta
12:55 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
So then where are people in MD going to buy beer? I'm still surprised with all the college students and football/baseball fans.
Tom van Haaren
3:42 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
That might be true - would be interesting to see the change from when MA got rid of its sales tax on alcohol.
Mr.Miagi
1:28 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
If they started selling beer in supermarkets (giant, Safeway and the others) I'm sure that placement will skyrocket.
Erin Donaghue
2:07 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
Good point. Even though I live in Bethesda, I grocery shop in DC where I can buy food, beer and wine without having to make two stops.
Jenni Pompi
2:34 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
I think you may be right on with that, Mr. Miagi.
jag
1:32 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
Kinda surprising, but then again we're talking about the wealthiest state in a very wealthy region. "Quality over quantity" is probably in play, both re: beer and likely alcohol in general. Go to bars in MoCo/DC/NoVa and you largely see people drinking cocktails/wine or high quality beer, not pounding bucket after bucket of Miller Lite.
Chillin
1:56 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
Don't blame me for the poor showing. I'm doing my personal best to raise the numbers for Maryland.
Patrick Connors
2:20 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
Abe Lincoln was the 16th president. Good job.
blahhhh
2:26 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
I don't drink, why didn't you put that as an option in your poll?
blahhhh
2:29 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
Beer drinkers, educate yourself:
Beer Drinkers, Do You Know Beer Contains Female Hormones That Cause A Beer Belly And Breast Growth?
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Deborah Coleman
8:02 am on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Well this article doesn't apply to me since I'm a woman and it talks about the effects on a man. I'm 53, have had three children, and drinking beer for almost 30 years has not given me a beer belly or increased my breast size (unfortunately). While I do enjoy wine and alcohol occasionally, I prefer drinking beer because it goes with any and all types of food and doesn't have the same effect on my body.
Mr.Miagi
2:36 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
Well crap I guess those looking to become a women can just drink beer...much cheaper than implants and a heck of a lot more fun too.
Tom Rowse
5:15 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012
Must be due to all those Ravens fans who drink wine because their team looks like a bunch of grapes.
Brad Carter
8:23 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
Lincoln was the 16th President last time I checked. ;)
Native
8:53 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
I buy most of my beer and wine in DC or Virginia. You can't even buy cold beer in Montgomery County run liquor stores. Plus, the beer prices aren't very good and the sales staff is uninformed on wine.
jag
11:40 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
Qua??? Beer/liquor in VA is absurdly expensive. I believe VA tax is something like 300% higher than DC/MD. MoCo-run liquor stores are dirt cheap, though like you said, their point is to be a large/wholesale-like option, not the same idea as a convenience store w/refrigerators. Still, assuming you're not turning around and drinking the stuff on a street corner, it's an awesome option for a massive selection @ the lowest price point in the region. It's like Christmas morning stocking up at one.
Steve S.
9:00 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
More evidence that my decision to not live in Montgomery County was a wise one...
jag
11:27 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
LOL, this is the most pathetic trolling attempt I've ever seen.
Joe Thomas
9:17 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
I'll try to make up the deficit.
Deborah Coleman
8:03 am on Sunday, October 21, 2012
I'm with you, Joe!
Miles Fahlman
9:29 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
pleased to know which microbreweries are good in Maryland? Beer is my bulk drink but wine when i notch up the sophistication levels...liquor is all encompassing but must be applied in a more strategic manner.
Calique
10:54 am on Monday, October 22, 2012
Miles, there are a number of excellent craft breweries in the area. Heavy Seas is in Baltimore, Dogfish Head is in Delaware but is one-of-a-kind goodness and their beers are readily available in this area. Others worth noting are Flying Dog, Evolution, Fordham, and others.
Brian Berns
10:00 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
"Tri-state area"? I've lived in the DC area for most of my life, and never heard anyone refer to it this way before. DC is not a state.
Miles Fahlman
1:09 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2012
I like that, "DC is not a state" no kidding DC=District of Columbia, I find it rather odd that you would say it is not a state and not clearly define what it is...
Barbara
3:07 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2012
Shoppers has the coldest beer in Germantown and is one stop shopping. Their prices are much lower than all the local beer/wine stores; I don't know how they compare with DC or VA. MD charges an additional 9% alcohol tax which is outragious. Wish they'd remember that slogan that "Beer is Food."
Susan Kim
9:25 am on Monday, October 22, 2012
I miss the Germantown Shoppers (moved to Crofton). They have a decent wine selection; good amount of craft beer, too.
Jenni Pompi
9:31 am on Monday, October 22, 2012
"Beer is Food!" Let's bring that back, Barbara!
Dave Pumphrey
9:46 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2012
Road trip to New Hampshire, anyone?!!!
JamminJim
2:44 pm on Monday, October 22, 2012
What?! Well it ain't for lack of trying on my part!
guigui
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