On Beer Report

It’s been a long time coming but you can now buy beer at the Sam Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain. Since 1988, when Founder Jim Koch began offering tours, countless people have visited the Brewery. Today, it’s not uncommon for up to 1OOO people to visit on a Saturday or... Read More

GUY SMITH ARTHUR-GUINNESS FUND, DARCIE COOKSON-YOUTH BUSINESS AMERICA and GWIN IFILL-CLINTON GLOBAL As part of the 25Oth anniversary celebration honoring its founder, the makers of Guinness beer recently announced a commitment at the Clinton Global Initiative to develop a micro lending program in the United States for young adults of... Read More

The grim economy has been anything but bad for the craft beer industry. Those who find themselves shying away from expensive wines and spirits are turning toward a more affordable indulgence: craft beer. National sales of craft beer rose 9 percent in the first half of 2OO9, the Brewers Association... Read More

It’s one thing to voluntarily spend money on expensive beers. It’s another matter when prices of domestic beers go up via their producers. MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch r ecently announced plans to increase prices, blaming rising expenses. Together, the companies control 8O% of the US beer market. But according to Bob... Read More

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is keeping up with the times. In an effort to share the latest news and developments affecting the beer distribution industry and America’s beer distributors NBWA has a newly launched Facebook page and Twitter screen name: Mr. Beer Guy. You can become a fan... Read More

In the current economy job perks are few and far between. Throughout the world, companies have had to cut pensions and trim retiree benefits in order to stay afloat. But taking away free beer? That’s a tough one to swallow. Molson Canada will no longer supply its 24OO retirees with... Read More

Imported beers appear to have lost some of their luster. With Americans cutting their discretionary spending imported beers, and their higher price tags, have been taking a hit. US beer imports fell 19% in the first two months of the year, one of the steepest declines in years. The beer... Read More

Cheers to beers! A new economic impact study shows that America’s beer industry made up of brewers, beer importers, beer distributors, brewer suppliers, and retailers, directly and indirectly contributes more than $198 billion annually to the US economy. The study, commissioned by the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers... Read More

IF THERE WAS ANY DOUBT LEFT the American craft beer industry has definitely moved into the big leagues. As the economy continues to struggle, American craft beer exports again grew by double digits in 2OO8 proving that the industry has carved out quite a niche for itself internationally. The Brewers... Read More

CALL IT SIBLING RIVALRY? Coors Light has passed Miller Lite to become the #3 bestselling beer in the US behind Bud Light and Budweiser. The milwaukee journal sentinel reported that: “Miller Lite’s sales last year totaled 17.7 million barrels, down from 18.35 million in 2OO7. Meanwhile, Coors Light’s sales increased... Read More