BEER TOPS 2007 GALLUP POLL, WHILE OVERALL CONSUMPTION RISES

This year’s Gallup Poll reports that once again beer is the number one alcoholic beverage of choice among adults, ahead of wine and spirits. According to the poll, 64% of Americans drink alcohol and of that percentage, 40% prefer beer, while 34% prefer wine, and 22% prefer spirits. As you’ll remember, the 2005 Gallup Poll had wine ahead of beer, but since then beer has resumed its leading spot. Meanwhile, wine continues to narrow the gap between the two categories,