10 Most Popular Beers in Chicago for the Last 90 Days

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By: Grace Lee-Weitz
February 15, 2022

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One of the best advantages of joining Untappd for Business is that it gives you access to a wealth of data on the world’s largest social networking platform for craft beer drinkers.

With over 9 million registered users, Untappd can easily tap into the trends and insights of drinkers in your city, state, region, and beyond.

How does this benefit your brewery, beverage company, bottleshop, or restaurant?

Tracking the most checked-in or popular beers in your area can inform your purchasing or brewing decisions.

Analyzing your own customers’ purchasing behaviors for the last 30, 60, 90, or even 365 days can help you figure out what to brew next, what to stock on your shelves, or what to put on tap.

Untappd’s analytics help you make strategic customer engagement and inventory decisions.

Interested in learning the top styles folks are drinking nearby in New York? We can show you.

Trying to decide which beer to brew next? We’ll find the most popular beers in your area.

Want to know the most checked-in beers in Chicago over the last ninety days? Well, we already gathered that data for you.

Chicago: The Most Checked-In City on Untappd in 2021

In 2021, Chicago, IL, topped the charts on the Untappd app as the city with the most number of venue check-ins at 355k. As the third largest city in America, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, Chicago is often recognized as one of the most mature craft beer markets.

This incredible Midwestern city has a bit of something for everyone from lager-focused breweries like Dovetail Brewery to funky, experimental breweries like Marz Community Brewing to seminal favorites like Half Acre Beer Co. And of course, as the home to giants like Goose Island Beer Co. and Revolution Brewing, it makes sense that Chicago ranked as number one on last year’s list of top cities by venue check-ins.

Understanding what beers folks drink in this powerhouse metro area can be invaluable for any beverage business in Illinois.

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