Beer Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Beer is the oldest and one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. Beer is produced by the fermentation and brewing of malted barley, wheat and rice. The bitter flavor of beer comes from the plant and flower called hops. Today the beer industry is a global business with many multinational companies and thousands of smaller breweries.

The making or producing of beer is called brewing. The building where beer is processed is called a brewery. When beer is made on a domestic scale it is home brewing. Brewing is done to convert the starch into a liquid called wort and then to convert the wort into beer.

The basic ingredients in beer are water and, malted barley (which is starch plus corn, rice or sugar). The amount of starch used in a beer recipe is called the grain bill. Water is the key ingredient in beer. Different regions have different minerals in their water and as a result, certain regions are better suited to making particular kind of beer. For example, the waters of Burton in England have gypsum which is good for making pale ale. The hard water in Dublin Ireland is perfect for making Guinness or stout.

Today there are many varieties of beer. The brewing regions of Europe include Germany, Belgium, the UK, Ireland, Poland the Netherlands, Austria, Scanadavia and the Czech Republic. Each country has local varieties of beer. In some countries such as the United States and Canada, European styles of brewing beer have been adopted.

Beer is measured and reviewed by its strength, color and bitter taste. It is widely consumed in countries all over the world and is associated with many activities and traditions. Games such as cards and darts are often connected to beer drinking as is watching and attending sports events.

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Beer Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Beer in Lithuania

    ... in 2022 after the country’s pandemic restrictions were lifted. Nonetheless, despite the continued recovery of on-trade volume sales of beer they did not manage to reach pre-pandemic levels. This was in part due to some ... Read More

  • Beer in Latvia

    ... and restaurants, keen to socialise with friends and family after missing out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Price inflation in beer was not as significant as in food categories, but it was still visible in the ... Read More

  • Beer in Estonia

    ... a richer taste. Moreover, on-trade sales popularised ale more than other beer types Therefore, the return to the on-trade channel as society reopened after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis boosted ale sales. The perceived quality composition ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Kuwait

    ... upturn in its performance in 2022 as it witnessed some recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the effects of the ban on smoking shisha inside cafés and restaurants. Sales of non alcoholic ... Read More

  • Fruit Beer Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2030 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

    ... global fruit beer market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by the emergence of breweries worldwide. Historically, the consumption of alcoholic beverages was limited to the elite and aristocratic sections of society. However, this tradition has ... Read More

  • Beer in Taiwan

    ... on the local industry, which has grown in recent years as the landscape rebounds from the impacts of COVID-19. While on-trade sales saw a decrease, the rise of e-commerce and other online sales platforms helped ... Read More

  • Global Residual Beer Yeast (RBY) Market 2023 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2029

    ... USD million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2029 with a CAGR of % during review period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while ... Read More

  • Global Residual Beer Yeast (RBY) Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2023-2029

    ... during the forecast period (2023-2029). Residual beer yeast (RBY) (known as residual yeast or excess yeast) is a predominant by-product of the beer industry, obtained as a residue from fermentation processes in beer production, is ... Read More

  • Global Sober Beer Market 2023 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2029

    ... 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 59940 million by 2029 with a CAGR of 6.7% during review period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market ... Read More

  • Global Whole Wheat Beer Market 2023 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2029

    ... in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2029 with a CAGR of % during review period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market ... Read More

  • Global Whole Wheat Beer Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2023-2029

    ... forecast period (2023-2029). With the rapid development of economy and the improvement of people's living standards, consumption starts to upgrade and people's demand for beer becomes richer. They gradually pay attention to the product quality ... Read More

  • Global Sober Beer Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2023-2029

    ... period (2023-2029). In recent years, the research on non-drunk beer has developed rapidly, with continuous technological innovation and production methods emerging. As it not only has the flavor of beer, but also has the advantages ... Read More

  • Global Beer Dispensing Machine Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2023-2029

    ... forecast period (2023-2029). This report studies the global Beer Dispensing Machine production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions. This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Beer Dispensing Machine, and ... Read More

  • Global Beer Dispensing Machine Market 2023 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2029

    ... in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2029 with a CAGR of % during review period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market ... Read More

  • Global Malt Beverage Market - 2023-2030

    ... of 9.8% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Malted drinks and malt-based beverages encompass a wide range of products that utilize malt extracts or malted grains as key ingredients. These include malted milkshakes, hot beverages, smoothies, ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Hard Seltzer, Beer, Spirits, Wine, Cider, RTD pre-mixes and Other Product Types), Distribution Channel and By Geography

    ... Alcoholic Drinks Market is accounted for $1,826.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $4,113.8 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period. Alcoholic beverages are alcoholic beverages made ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Ethiopia

    ... affordable options at a time when currency devaluation is making imported products much less affordable. A peace treaty was signed in November between the government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front which is another positive ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Tanzania

    ... growing middle-class society. Despite a stricter approach to informal sales, the strong tradition for home-brew beer and artisanal spirits remains robust. Forecast period sales are predicted to be stimulated by premiumisation, an expanding middle class ... Read More

  • Beer in Australia

    ... return of footfall and mobility was tentative in the first half of 2022. However, in the second half of the year Australians started going out again, with a strong holiday season finishing off the year. ... Read More

  • West Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028

    ... market to reach US$ 17.7 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% during 2023-2028. The rising consumption of alcoholic beverages among the masses, the rising popularity of socializing among individuals, and the ... Read More

  • North America Beer Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028

    ... to reach US$ 227.8 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5% during 2023-2028. Beer is an alcoholic beverage which is widely preferred across the globe. It is made with hops, water and ... Read More

  • Beer in China

    ... lockdowns, causing a lack of consumption occasions. On-trade volumes, which accounted for half of total beer volumes in China in 2021, declined at a double-digit rate in 2022. This is because the consumption scenarios for ... Read More

  • Beer in Cameroon

    ... was in 2019. However, the blowback from the public was swift and vicious. Since then, rising production costs and aggressive fiscal policies have consistently eroded the bottom-line margins of Cameroonian brewers and retailers. The end ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Uganda

    ... to the pandemic, economic development, rising income levels and the widening range of products on offer supported sales growth. While on-trade sales were hard hit by the pandemic they have since seen a full recovery ... Read More

  • Beer in Nigeria

    ... over the review period even during periods of economic difficulty, as many consumers moved to economy products rather than stopping consumption altogether, the conditions in 2022 were more severe. In 2022 beer unit prices saw ... Read More

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