Asheville Wins BeerCity Title Again

Asheville NC hits number one in the BeerCity USA poll for 2011. 14,999 votes cast in this year’s BeerCity USA poll, 7,002 of which were cast for Asheville.  The San Diego community and its supporters came on strong in 2011, with 2,374 votes, easily surpassing Portland, Oregon which had 1,495 votes.

Nearly 50% of Asheville's votes came from out of state voters showing strong support for the quality and popularity of Asheville's brewers. There are 8 small breweries in the city of Asheville with others in the surrounding area. Breweries as well as local restaurants and retail businesses receive strong support from the community and its visitors. "Support Local" isn't just a concept in Asheville, it's a way of life.

The BeerCity USA poll is solely about popularity and community support. Individuals cast their votes without regard to commercial success, advertising or statistics. When a community with a population under 200,000 can garner more votes than some of the largest cities in the United States, it's time to acknowledge the significance of the accomplishment.

The Top Ten BeerCity USA 2011

1. Asheville, NC                                         7,002         46.68%
2. San Diego, CA                                      2,374         15.83%
3. Portland, OR                                          1,495           9.97%   
4. Bend, OR                                                  821            5.47%   
5. St. Louis, MO                                           549            3.66%   
6. Milwaukee, WI                                          391           2.61%   
7. Philadelphia, PA                                      366           2.44%   
8. Seattle, WA                                              336           2.24%   
9. San Francisco/Oakland-Bay Area        320            2.13%   
10. Chicago, IL                                               287           1.91%   

Votes were cast from 50 countries, with 14,766 from the U.S. and only one vote per computer and IP address.