9 Alcohol-Related Books to Gift in 2017
Looking for something to give that booze-lover in your life? Check our these 9 books about different aspects of the alcohol industry, from craft beer to cocktails to Japanese whisky.
1) The Little Book of...
5 American Whiskey Trends to Watch in 2017-18
The booming American whiskey market has forced new trends due to limited supplies versus soaring demand. This has necessitated creativity from whiskey-makers. Like Steve Beam and John Rempe, whose recent work is emblematic of the...
Why Seasonal Beers Remain Popular and Profitable
Brewers have always tailored their beer recipes to suit the season, our changing menus, the availability of ingredients and the behavior of the brewing process at different ambient temperatures. In another century, it wasn’t...
Malt Liquor Sales Continue to Decline
Malt liquor is not a large category. In 2016 it comprised just 1.9% of overall beer volume sales, which was down from 2% the year prior. The category totaled 55.055 million 2.25-gallon cases in...
Sales of Flavored Malt Beverages are Hit or Miss
Flavored Malt Beverages (FMBs) slowed in growth in 2016 as major brands captured or lost consumer interest.
After the category experienced growth years of +7.5%, +8.2% and +21% the last three years, respectively, it cooled...
The State of American Beer in 2017
In a globalized economy, what is an “American beer”?
Clearly, if the manufacture, ownership and workforce are all located in the United States, you can select a brand and know you are “buying American.” But...
How Long Will the American Whiskey Boom Last?
“Anyone who says he can predict what’s going to happen in the whiskey industry 20 years from now is crazy,” says Wesley Henderson, co-founder/chief innovation officer of Angel’s Envy. Being able to guess how...
What’s the Future of Barrel Aging?
Wood aging has reached new levels. Whiskey now matures in ex-beer barrels, beer in former mezcal casks, bourbon barrels are holding cab sauv, and everything in between.
Has it gone too far? Do some barrel-aged...
How American Wines Will Perform in 2018
The coming year’s forecast looks rosy for American wine retailers and American vintners alike.
Stability in the U.S. economy and favorable demographic trends are currently pointing toward continued growth in wine sales in 2017, so...
Here’s How Much Big Beer’s Premium Brands Shrunk in 2016
The super-premium and premium beer category suffered in 2016 from the same problem as light beer: there’s a Millennial malaise towards it for not being craft beer.
Overall the category — defined as domestic macro...