New craft breweries often have a difficult time finding distributors that are willing to carry the low volumes of craft brewers. The breweries are also faced with trying to sort out and determine which states they should obtain the necessary registrations to sell their products. With each state having different rules and regulations, it is no easy task, and certainly not a cheap one. So, how do you decide where to sell when you want to expand your footprint? These are the states that drink the most beer.

1. North Dakota

2. New Hampshire

3. Montana

4. South Dakota

5. Vermont