Reporting Live from the NBWA Convention
The 80th annual National Beer Wholesalers Association Convention kicked off in Las Vegas yesterday, opening with a somber remembrance in honor of the victims of last weekend’s shooting. The event has been held in...
Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Worry About Light Beer’s Future
With all the hype surrounding craft, you could underestimate the appeal of light beer. Despite the category slipping 2.6% in U.S. sales in 2016, light again dominated with 44.5% of the American beer market...
Mexican Beers Propelled Constellation Brands in 2017 Summer Sales
Global drinks company Constellation Brands recently released its quarterly profit report from the summer months. One major takeaway: Mexican brews remain hot in America.
The company's Corona and Modelo lines finished among the best selling beers...
U.S. Cider Association Releases First-Ever Style Guidelines
The United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) has adopted its first-ever set of cider style guidelines.
The group believes this is a milestone that will "greatly assist in educating both trade and consumers about...
Is There a Craft Beer Slowdown?
Editor's Note: this is part of our series looking back on how the major beer categories performed in 2016. Be sure to check out our review of how imported beers fared in 2016.
Is the...
Imported Beers Overcome Trump Talk for Strong Sales in 2016
Imported beers enjoyed boom times in America last year.
The category achieved strong volume performance in 2016, growing 6.7% to 454.150 million 2.25-gallon cases, according to the forthcoming 2017 Beer Handbook from the Beverage Information...
Will Boston Beer Sell Out to a Bigger Company?
In the age of macro brands buying up craft breweries, is the next domino to fall Boston Beer Co.?
The craft pioneer has struggled so mightily recently that rumors abound of a buy out from a...
Heineken Holiday Program Includes Magnum Bottle
This November and December, Heineken's "Spread Holiday Cheer" program will give drinkers a chance to win up to $5,000, and includes a limited-edition Magnum bottle (50.7 fl. oz.).
Fully integrated with the brand’s ‘There’s More Behind the...
The Fastest Growing Beer Brands of 2016
It's no secret that the overall beer industry has been lagging, as the macro brands continue to lose ground and the craft sector feels the pain of oversaturation and increasing competition. New brands, styles...
AB InBev Lays Off Hundreds From The High End Craft Division
Anheuser-Busch InBev has reportedly let go off around 360 employees, mostly from its division The High End, which handles craft beer.
Fans of microbrews who fear Big Beer's gradual takeover of the craft category should...