Beer vs Wine, in popularity survey

This survey tells us that most American adults prefer beer, but wine is preferred by women, folks over 65, and the wealthy.

There is a revered place for good craft beer, certainly, and there is a place for cheap lager beer (we like it for a hot day, or for barbecue). But it is gratifying to see wine continue to gain. I don't want to anger beer lovers, but allow me to pontificate on wine's pleasures: the diversity of fruit flavors seems to find fuller expression in wine, and if you don't care for the bitterness of hops, then wine is better. I'm glad to have a choice of both, depending on the situation, but if I had to choose only one for the rest of my life-wine or beer?-there isn't even a second thought-it's wine, by a landslide!

Men's vs Women's Tastes in Wine

Turns out that men prefer Cab, Merlot, and Pinot Noir much more than women do. And the only wine that women like much more than men do is (gulp) White Zinfandel.

Women consume more wine than men, however, but spend less per bottle and are less likely to drink wine while alone.

 Read about the study here.

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