11.01.11 - 0 comments

Scotch in a Can Raises Questions

The FTC recently reached an agreement with an flavored malt beverage company to require that certain beverages must be resealable. What will be the regulatory reaction to liquor in a can? 

10.13.11 - 0 comments

Craft Retail Pricing Grows in October 2nd Scans

Stouts are showing a significant increase in retail pricing, which means that imperial stouts and barrel aged stouts are emerging in beer drinker choices. 

09.15.11 - 0 comments

Craft Volumes Up Over 20 Percent in Scan to Labor Day

The heart of summer no longer belongs to the standard and light lagers. Craft brewers conquered the heat with hops, seasonals and variety. 

08.18.11 - 0 comments

Craft Pricing Strengthens in August Scan Data

The increase in year-over-year pricing for the early August scan period nearly tripled over pricing gains for July.  

07.28.11 - 0 comments

Craft Wins Key July Scan Period

Craft sales volume continues to accelerate in the key July 4th scan month on a slight price increase from last year. 

07.11.11 - 0 comments

GABF Sells Out in 7 Days

Brewers Association staff used to count the number of days before the festival that the tickets sold out. Now we count the days from the moment tickets go on sale.  

06.24.11 - 0 comments

Craft Brewer Sales Growing Rapidly in Convenience Channel

Craft brewer sales are taking off in convenience stores, based on SIG checkout scan data for the four weeks ending June 12, 2011, which showed craft up nearly 21% in c-stores. 

06.10.11 - 0 comments

Optimism Growing for Restaurants

Despite headwinds of growing operational costs and high fuels costs, one Wall Street analyst sees positive signs for restaurants. 

05.26.11 - 0 comments

Craft Brewer Sales Growth Accelerating in Latest Scan Data

America's small and independent craft brewers continued to see the pace of sales speed up at a time when the major domestic brewers see sluggish sales results. 

04.28.11 - 0 comments

IPAs Up 42% YTD

India pale ales continue to gain in share among craft brewed beer styles from America's craft brewers.