Raise A Glass To Texas’s Best-loved Beers And Their Roots

Raise A Glass To Texas’s Best-loved Beers And Their Roots

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Beer is not only a favorite in West Texas; it is celebrated across the globe. People everywhere enjoy a refreshing, cold beverage. Whether for its taste, its ability to relieve stress, or its effectiveness in helping people unwind after a demanding day at work, there are compelling reasons as to why beer is so adored.

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The Origin of Beer

Beer is one of the oldest prepared beverages in human history, with origins tracing back to ancient Mesopotamia. The early Sumerians documented recipes for beer on clay tablets, highlighting its significance in their culture and daily life.

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Top 10 Beers in Texas

Texas boasts a rich cultural heritage that is deeply intertwined with its love for beer. However, opinions on which beer reigns supreme can vary greatly among residents. From renowned national brands to unique local brews that capture the essence of the Lone Star State, there is a diverse selection to explore. Here is a curated list showcasing some of the finest beers that Texas has to offer, celebrating both tradition and innovation in every sip.

#10 Atrial Rubicite 

  • Origin: Austin, TX
  • Type: Fruited Wild Ale

#9 Dallas Blonde

  • Origin: Dallas, TX
  • Type: Blonde Ale

#8 Art Car IPA

  • Origin: Houston, TX
  • Type: American IPA

#7 Electric Jellyfish IPA

  • Origin: Austin, TX
  • Type: Hazy IPA

#6 Shiner Bock

  • Origin: Shiner, TX
  • Type: Bock

#5 Lone Star Beer

  • Origin: Texas (Pabst Brewing)
  • Type: American Lager

#4 Coors Light

  • Origin: National
  • Type: Light Lager

#3 Michelob Ultra

  • Origin: National
  • Type: Light Lager

#2 Modelo Especial

  • Origin: Mexico
  • Type: Mexican Lager

#1 Bud Light

  • Origin: National (Anheuser-Busch)
  • Type: Light Lager

Conclusion

I admit, some of the beers on this list are completely foreign to me.  Some of them are no surprise, but the #1 beer in Texas is Bud Light?  That came as a surprise, especially since the controversy surrounding the brand in previous years.

CHEERS: These Are the Highest-Rated Beers in Texas

Want to know where to find the best brew near you? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated beers in Texas using data from BeerAdvocate.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

LOOK: Best Beers From Every State

To find the best beer in each state and Washington D.C., Stacker analyzed January 2020 data from BeerAdvocate, a website that gathers user scores for beer in real-time. BeerAdvocate makes its determinations by compiling consumer ratings for all 50 states and Washington D.C. and applying a weighted rank to each. The weighted rank pulls the beer toward the list's average based on the number of ratings it has and aims to allow lesser-known beers to increase in rank. Only beers with at least 10 rankings to be considered; we took it a step further to only include beers with at least 100 user rankings in our gallery. Keep reading to find out what the best beer is in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C.

Gallery Credit: Angela Underwood

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