Highest-rated beer in Wyoming
If you drink beer—any beer—you're probably familiar with the craft beer explosion that began in the late 2010s, and you likely fall into one of two camps: IPA warrior or lager loyalist. The great thing about a beer-related revolution is that there is no wrong side. Whatever your preference, cheers to you.
The brewery business is indeed a revolution by many counts. According to the Brewers Association, the number of breweries in the United States grew by 567% from 2003 to 2023—all while beer consumption, on average, was declining. For the first time since 1999, beer shipments fell below 200 million barrels in 2023, making it the lowest amount of beer consumed in the U.S. in a generation.
Like all revolutions, this began as a desire for change—as an overthrow of the old and the monopolistic. When combined, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors (formerly MillerCoors), two of the largest beer companies in the world, comprised roughly 72% of total beer sales in the U.S. around 2013. A decade later, that share dropped to 65.7% in 2023, with smaller brewers claiming a larger share.
With a taste of the innovations and variety coming out of craft breweries, consumers are demanding a higher-quality product—and are willing to pay more for it. Over the last decade, between May 2014 and May 2024, beer prices have risen 21% overall.
But how can you determine the best craft beers in an increasingly crowded market? If you're curious about the most popular beers in your home state, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated beers in Wyoming using ratings from BeerAdvocate. A maximum of five beers per brewery were included.
Read on to plan your next local beer tour!
Note: Photos of each beer are included where available from BeerAdvocate; otherwise, stock images are shown.
#23. Blonde Ale
- Type: American Blonde Ale
- ABV: 5.00%
- Brewery: Wind River Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#22. Copper Mule
- Type: Cream Ale
- ABV: 5.00%
- Brewery: Black Tooth Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#21. Saddle Bronc Brown
- Type: English Brown Ale
- ABV: 4.80%
- Brewery: Black Tooth Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#20. Devilito
- Type: Belgian Pale Strong Ale
- ABV: 8.30%
- Brewery: Gruner Brothers Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#19. See You In Helles
- Type: Helles
- ABV: 4.70%
- Brewery: Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#18. Monarch Pilsner
- Type: German Pilsner
- ABV: 5.00%
- Brewery: Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#17. Krimson King
- Type: American Amber / Red Lager
- ABV: 5.20%
- Brewery: Accomplice Beer Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#16. Out Of Order Porter
- Type: English Porter
- ABV: 5.40%
- Brewery: Wind River Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#15. Highwayman Pilsner
- Type: German Pilsner
- ABV: 4.00%
- Brewery: Roadhouse Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#14. Earned It
- Type: New England IPA
- ABV: 6.00%
- Brewery: Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#13. Avarice & Greed
- Type: Belgian Pale Strong Ale
- ABV: 9.00%
- Brewery: Roadhouse Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#12. Mountain Jam Vol. 7
- Type: New England IPA
- ABV: 7.40%
- Brewery: Roadhouse Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#11. Wilson IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.50%
- Brewery: Roadhouse Brewing Co.
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#10. Salt Creek Citra IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.70%
- Brewery: Gruner Brothers Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#9. Strom Bomb Stout
- Type: Oatmeal Stout
- ABV: 7.20%
- Brewery: Wind River Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#8. The Walrus
- Type: New England IPA
- ABV: 8.30%
- Brewery: Roadhouse Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#7. Pako's IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 6.80%
- Brewery: Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#6. Chuck Morris
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 8.00%
- Brewery: Melvin Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#5. Melvin IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.50%
- Brewery: Melvin Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#4. Zonker Stout
- Type: Foreign / Export Stout
- ABV: 6.00%
- Brewery: Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#3. Citradamus IIPA
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 9.50%
- Brewery: Melvin Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#2. Asterisk IIPA
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 9.00%
- Brewery: Melvin Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#1. 2x4 DIPA
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 9.90%
- Brewery: Melvin Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.