# Global Beer Brands and Market Leaders
Heineken is the world’s best-selling premium beer with a distinctive flavor. As a powerhouse in the beer world, Heineken has won countless awards, including over 20 World Beer Awards since 2010, with an unprecedented six gold awards in 2014, and is consistently ranked as one of the most valuable beer brands. All of this has earned Heineken the title of being known as the World’s number 1 beer.
AB InBev generated over 54 billion dollars in sales in 2022, making it the leading beer company worldwide. The creamy, yummy, rich and velvety stout beer features notes of coffee and chocolate. Anheuser-Busch InBev has six of the top ten brands. The beer with the highest alcohol content is Brewmeister Snake Venom which contains 67.5% alcohol by volume. Ultimately the best beer depends on your personal preference for flavor and type of beer.
## Top Beers in the USA
Bud Light is the most popular beer in America. Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Bud Light shipped 27.2 million barrels in 2019 with a 13.24% market share. Following Bud Light in popularity are:
- Corona
- Busch
- Michelob Ultra
- Busch Light
- Natural Light
- Corona Extra
- Miller Lite
- Budweiser
- Coors Light
Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale, Stevens Point Brewery won the gold for best pumpkin beer. Milwaukee’s Best Ice has 5.9% alcohol content.
Modelo Especial outsold Bud Light recently. As preferences evolve, Mexican lagers like Modelo are gaining popularity for their crisp, refreshing flavors.
## Brand Value and Market Presence
Budweiser was the most valuable global beer brand in 2021. Corona and Bud Light have the highest brand awareness in the U.S. Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors, and Pabst Brewing Company are the top three U.S. beer companies.
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