While we may joke about beer snobbery (guilty as charged), that is probably exactly why something like Bud is the most popular brand. When us beer snobs go to the liquor store, we are effectively splitting our vote because we seek out variety and obscurity. And taste. (Sorry, I had to.)
It would be interesting to see what the market share for each brand actually is. Just because it is the most popular brand, as a percentage of total beer sales across the country, it is still probably quite low.
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