8th
March
2008
As promised, more numbers are now out.
You can read the Brewers Association press release and check out the statistics.
Here’s an obligatory pie chart. (Who doesn’t love charts?)
Stan Hieronymus:
97% of the breweries in the country make just 3.8% of the beer. Meaning 3% of the breweries produce 96% of the beer.
(via Appellation Beer, among others)
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28th
February
2008
According to Information Resource Inc., “Craft” beer dollar sales were up 16.7% in 2007. Yet another double-digit increase.
Craft beer sales were reported up by 14% in the first half of 2007 and up almost 18% in 2006.
More numbers are coming soon.
(via Appellation Beer)
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28th
March
2007
Over at the “Brew” Blog, an industry-focused blog sponsored by the Miller Brewing Company, notes that craft beers increased their shelf space at retailers by 16%, according to ACNielsen. They note that this shouldn’t be surprising since craft beer shipments increased nearly 12% in 2006. They also note that imports also increased their shelf space by 6.5%.
The big question now is how much space crafts and imports will gain as retailers reset their shelves this spring — and what brands will lose out.
‘Round these parts supermarkets don’t sell alcohol. My preferred retailer devotes a majority of their space to craft beers and imports. Oh, sure, there’s some megabrews, but it’s not like they’re taking up half of the space. Of course, the convenience store down the road only has mainstream offerings; I think the most exotic thing they have is Killian’s Irish Red.
How about you? Have you noticed more or less craft brews where you buy beers?
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19th
February
2007
Brewers see mixed results as beer thirsts turn flat
Brewers in Japan saw mixed results in 2006, but analysts agree that prospects are dim. The Japanese just don’t like beer as much as they used to.
Beer Reigns Supreme as Global Driver of Food & Beverage Growth
For the second year in a row, ACNielsen finds that beer is the number one category for growth value in the world.
Beer Author And Historian Alan Eames Dies At 59
Nicknamed “The Beer King” Eames travelled around the world and authored Secret Life of Beer and A Beer Drinker’s Companion. He also opened a popular tavern in Portland, Maine. Raise a glass to Mr. Eames and thank him for making the world a better place.
US officials worry underage youth could access Anheuser-Busch’s beer-themed Web site
Anheuser-Busch has gone to the unprecedented extreme of actually having people check on the information provided by visitors to their newly-launched Bud.TV site. Still, this is apparently not enough for Attorneys General in 23 states, who have asked the brewing powerhouse to put in even more stringent protections. Am I missing something here? They want to keep underage persons out of a site that has beer-themed entertainment? Are they actually selling beer to people through their internet connection? This is ridiculous.
Villagers killed as elephants develop taste for rice beer
In northeastern India, human encroachment on elephant habitats has developed into a deadly problem as drunk elephants rampage through a village.
Washington creates new beer commission to market microbrews
Washington State, where the brewpub craze started twenty years ago, has created a state-sanctioned commission to promote the products of the state’s microbrewers, in this case defined as those who sell less than 100,000 barrels a year.
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27th
November
2006
Coors leads surge for clean water
Denver brewer donates $30,000 to effort to monitor and heal the Shenandoah River.
An airline named after a beer
One out of every three beers consumed in India is a Kingfisher. Can they run an airline? Apparently so.
Man steals beer from minor league baseball stadium
He got arrested for it in 2002 and received a suspended sentence. I doubt he’ll get such a deal this time.
Cheers for beer makers
Michigan craft brewers’ sales are up, but claim state law is stifling growth.
“Savory” Seasonals
American megabrewers Anheuser Busch and Miller are experimenting with flavored beers for the holidays.
Big dry lifts price of brewing beer
Drought conditions in Australia are making barley more expensive to grow, making malt and, thus, beer, more expensive to make.
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23rd
August
2006
Pittsburgh Brewing reintroduces I.C. Golden Lager
The maker of Iron City beer prepares to enter one of the only segments of the beer market that has shown any signs of growth: craft brews.
New malting system saves water
Dutch brewer Bavaria says it can use up to 30% less water with a new steeping system.
Greene King to lower ABV of Old Speckled Hen to boost sales
“Feedback from our drinkers is that they love the full flavour of Old Speckled Hen, but a significant number find it too strong,” says Managing director Justin Adams.
Crying in our beer
Edmonton Sun editorial on the failures of the privatized alcohol distribution system in Alberta, Canada.
U.S. Sailors seek beer, not girls
Sailors on leave in Perth, Australia have only one thing on their mind and, according to them, it’s not women.
Sleeman agrees to $300 million buyout form Sapporo
Molson Coors, Labatt’s, and Grolsch all said to have been interested. See also: Sapporo acquires Sleeman Breweries
Japanese beer faces woes despite revival
As the Japanese economy continues to recover, domestic beer shipments are rising for the first time in a decade. But changing tastes, healthier lifestyles and Japan’s shrinking population are all posing huge obstacles for an industry that has already undergone painful restructuring.
SABMiller purchases McKenzie River Corp. for $215 million cash
McKenzie is best known for their caffeinated malt beverage, Sparks, and Steel Reserve, a high gravity lager.
Major brewers expected to raise prices
After expensive price war, the big American brewers look to raise prices in spite of losing market share to wine, liquor, imports, and craft beers.
New York first state to create a “beer trail”
Inspired by wineries to promote the approximately 60 breweries and brewpubs in the state.
Sales of craft beer make biggest jump in a decade
U.S. sales up 11% in first six months of 2006 over same period last year.
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