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

  • Non-Alcoholic Beer Production in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... years through 2022-23, revenue is set to grow at a compound annual rate of 30% to £807.6 million, including growth of 34.2% in 2022-23, with the average industry profit margin hitting 19.7%. Operators in this ... Read More

  • Global Beer Brewing Nitrogen Generator Device Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... in the beer brewing process primarily to improve the quality and texture of certain types of beer, such as stouts and porters, as well as for purging and inerting processes. The global Beer Brewing Nitrogen ... Read More

  • 2025 Global: Malt Extract Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2031) report

    ... provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2020 to 2031 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope ... Read More

  • 2025 Global: Beer Made From Malt (Excluding Non-Alcoholic Beer, Beer Containing <= 0,5 % By Volume Of Alcohol, Alcohol Duty) Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2031) report

    ... proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2020 to 2031 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both ... Read More

  • Breweries

    ... Brewery (both based in China), Heineken (the Netherlands), and Molson Coors (US). DG Yuengling &amp; Son is the leading US craft brewer by sales volume in 2024, according to Brewers Association (BA). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Large ... Read More

  • Craft Beer Production in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... most popular alcoholic beverage segments in the United States. As consumers increasingly desire a greater variety of beers, brewers have siphoned significant demand from traditional macrobreweries. Consumers have gravitated toward microbreweries and local brewpubs for ... Read More

  • Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesaling in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

    ... line with strengthening disposable income and renewed demand for a variety of alcoholic beverages. These wholesalers are beholden to provincial and territorial alcohol regulations, which include 13 different major liquor control agencies in charge of ... Read More

  • Fruit Beer

    ... at a CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Raspberry Flavor, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.9% CAGR and reach US$146.5 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Beer Processing

    ... at a CAGR of 5.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Macrobrewery Equipment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.5% CAGR and reach US$656.3 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Beer: World Trade, Markets and Competitors

    ... a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in $ of +10.3% in the period 2001-2008 and of +3.3% in the period 2009-2024. In the 2025-2028 scenario, world trade of Beer is expected to have a CAGR ... Read More

  • Global Commercial Beer Brewing Equipment Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... downstream market, the Commercial Beer Brewing Equipment is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the ... Read More

  • Global Beer Bottle Filling Machine Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... downstream market, the Beer Bottle Filling Machine is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the ... Read More

  • South Africa Beer and Cider Market Insights 2024

    ... insights, company and brand insights, distribution insights, packaging insights, consumer insights, recommendations and appendix sections.Key insights and drivers behind the beer and cider market performance Scope According to Statistics South Africa, GDP grew moderately by ... Read More

  • Global Hangover Cure Products Market 2024-2028

    ... period. The report on the hangover cure products market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an ... Read More

  • Global Beverage Flavoring System Market 2024-2028

    ... period. The report on the beverage flavoring system market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an ... Read More

  • Slovakia Beer and Cider Market Insights 2024

    ... company and brand insights, distribution insights, packaging insights, consumer insights, recommendations and appendix sections.Key insights and drivers behind the beer and cider market performance Scope The Slovakian economy grew by a moderate rate of 1.1% ... Read More

  • Beer in the US: ISIC 1553

    ... ISIC 1553 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of ... Read More

  • Online Beer, Wine and Liquor Sales in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

    ... decade. As consumers increasingly shop online, the industry's product lines are diversifying and competition is increasing. Demand has risen at an average annual rate of 13.4% through the five years to 2022-23, with revenue reaching ... Read More

  • Turkiye Beer and Cider Market Insights 2024

    ... company and brand insights, distribution insights, packaging insights, consumer insights, recommendations and appendix sections.Key insights and drivers behind the Beer and Cider market performance Scope Spike in tourist arrivals strengthened the beer and cider market ... Read More

  • Ready to Dominate? RTDs, Simmering Volatility and Effervescent Trajectories

    ... and disruptive. From wine coolers to alcopops and from hard seltzers to ready-to-sip cocktails, the category’s generational cyclicality should not distract from its underlying upward trajectory. Euromonitor International's Ready to Dominate? RTDs, Simmering Volatility and ... Read More

  • Global Beer Shampoo Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... Shampoo is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global Beer Shampoo market. Beer Shampoo ... Read More

  • Beer in Japan: ISIC 1553

    ... 1553 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key ... Read More

  • Nigeria Beer and Cider Market Insights 2024

    ... company and brand insights, distribution insights, packaging insights, consumer insights, recommendations and appendix sections.Key insights and drivers behind the Beer and Cider market performance Scope Nigeria’s GDP recorded 2.7% annual growth in 2023, slowing down ... Read More

  • 2025 U.S. Beer & Ale Wholesale Industry-Industry & Market Report

    ... (NAICS 42481). The report features 2025 current and 2026 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and over 900 metro areas. Written analysis is ... Read More

  • 2025 U.S. Breweries & Beer-Making Industry-Industry & Market Report

    ... The report features 2025 current and 2026 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and over 900 metro areas. Written analysis is included on ... Read More

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