The Tax Foundation says as we head into the summer months, many Americans enjoy a cold beer at the end of a long day. However, beer taxes might dampen the vibe. They point out that here in the U.S., taxes are the single most expensive ingredient in beer. This burden accounts for more of the final price of beer than labor & ingredients combined – as much as 40.8% of the retail price. Check out their interactive map below.
Key changes in 2025:
- Connecticut reduced the tax rate on beer from $0.24 per gallon to $0.19 per gallon.
- Kentucky reduced the tax rate on beer from $0.93 per gallon to $0.89 per gallon.
- Arkansas increased the tax rate on beer from $0.35 per gallon to $0.38 per gallon.
- North Dakota increased the tax rate on beer from $0.40 per gallon to $0.43 per gallon.
- Utah increased the tax rate on beer from $0.41 per gallon to $0.43 per gallon.
Click here to read the full story at the Tax Foundation.
