Category AI Visibility Report
Beer AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈94,413
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Beer across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 94,413 AI queries per month.
- Modelo leads the AI shelf with 6% of brand mentions, followed by Miller (3.9%) and Coors (3.1%). The top three hold 13% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “IPA beer” (top keyword “ipa beer”, ~60,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (35% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modelo | 365 | 6% |
| 2 | Miller | 237 | 3.9% |
| 3 | Coors | 192 | 3.1% |
| 4 | Corona | 172 | 2.8% |
| 5 | Asahi | 152 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Pacifico | 147 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Sierra Nevada | 146 | 2.4% |
| 8 | Bitburger | 144 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Weihenstephaner | 139 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Guinness | 135 | 2.2% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA beer | ≈32,683 | ipa beer | 60,500 |
| keg beer | ≈31,807 | kegger beer | 27,100 |
| German beer | ≈29,923 | beer germany | 40,500 |
| craft beer | — | trillium beer | 74,000 |
| pilsner beer | — | pilsner beer | 27,100 |
| light lager beer | — | bud light | 74,000 |
| non-alcoholic beer | — | non alcoholic beer | 110,000 |
| Japanese beer | — | sapporo beer brewery | 60,500 |
| gluten-free beer | — | beer that's gluten free | 49,500 |
| beer brands | — | budweiser | 90,500 |
| Mexican beer | — | modelo beer company | 74,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 221 | 35% |
| foodandwine.com | 61 | 9.7% |
| vinepair.com | 53 | 8.4% |
| liquor.com | 30 | 4.8% |
| beeradvocate.com | 22 | 3.5% |
| allbeernogluten.com | 20 | 3.2% |
| wineenthusiast.com | 19 | 3% |
| bjcp.org | 17 | 2.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for beer?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Modelo (6%), Miller (3.9%), Coors (3.1%), Corona (2.8%), Asahi (2.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about beer?
GEOly estimates ~94,413 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “IPA beer”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for beer?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, foodandwine.com, vinepair.com, liquor.com, beeradvocate.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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