The Gallup Poll recently completed their yearly survey of the drinking habits of Americans. They found that 63% of the population drinks alcoholic beverages, while 36% do not. Of that 63%, beer is the favorite drink (42%), followed by wine (34%) and liquor (19%).
The survey was done between July 1st and 11th of a national sample of 1,033 adults, and has a 4 point margin of error.