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

  • Breweries - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts

    ... over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, ... Read More

  • Malt Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... are located in the eastern regions of the UK. The UK Malt Manufacturing industry is in decline due to facing some pandemic- and inflation-related turbulence. Growing demand for craft beer and Scotch whisky across the ... Read More

  • Global Ready to drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverages Market 2024-2028

    ... period. The report on the ready to drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The ... Read More

  • Kyrgyzstan Beer & Cider Market Databook 2024

    ... brand insights, channel insights, packaging insights, and appendix sections. Key insights and drivers behind the Beer and Cider market performance Reasons to Buy Gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamics and structure of Kyrgyzstan's beer ... Read More

  • Peru Beer & Cider Market Databook 2024

    ... brand insights, channel insights, packaging insights, and appendix sections. Key insights and drivers behind the Beer and Cider market performance Reasons to Buy Gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamics and structure of Peru's beer ... Read More

  • Luxembourg Beer & Cider Market Databook 2024

    ... brand insights, channel insights, packaging insights, and appendix sections. Key insights and drivers behind the Beer and Cider market performance Reasons to Buy Gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamics and structure of Luxembourg's beer ... Read More

  • Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... in-depth assessments of the retail sector in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This Kentley Insights report includes historical and forecasted market size, ecommerce, product lines, inventory turns, gross margin, profitability, ... Read More

  • Macro Brewery Equipment

    ... by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Fermentation Equipment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.2% CAGR and reach US$5.8 Billion by ... Read More

  • Brewing Enzymes

    ... at a CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Beer Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.2% CAGR and reach US$434.2 Million by the end of ... Read More

  • Online Beer, Wine & Liquor Sales in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... alongside per capita disposable income and consumer awareness surrounding the online sale of alcohol. Mobile internet connections have swelled over the past five years, creating a robust potential consumer base for online alcohol retailers. COVID-19 ... Read More

  • Craft Beer

    ... at a CAGR of 6.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Lagers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.2% CAGR and reach US$163.6 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Low-Alcohol Beverages

    ... Liters by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Beer, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.2% CAGR and reach 18.6 Billion Liters ... Read More

  • Germany 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 - Inflation in Germany is projected to fall sharply ... Read More

  • Serbia 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 - In 2023, Serbia’s economy grew by 2.5%. This ... Read More

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

    ... of UK-based beer drinkers looking for more complex IPA and pale ale flavours is boosting the number of new craft breweries entering the industry. Industry revenue is growing at a compound annual rate of 1.5% ... Read More

  • Beer Production in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... more complex flavours and locally-brewed beer is resulting in new craft breweries flooding the industry, enhancing competition levels Brewers buy barley, malt, sugar, yeast and other ingredients to process into various beer products, including lager, ... Read More

  • Mexico 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 - Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America. ... Read More

  • The Netherlands Beer & 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 - The Dutch economy slowed down in in ... Read More

  • India 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 - According to the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s ... Read More

  • Beer Production in Ireland - Industry Market Research Report

    ... particularly the younger generations – looking for more interesting flavours other than the classing lager and stout and locally crafted beer is driving the entry of craft breweries, boosting industry competition. This industry produces of ... Read More

  • South Korea 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 - The rise in tourist arrivals in France, ... Read More

  • Finland 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 Finnish economy entered a recession in 20231. ... Read More

  • Sweden 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 - Swedish real economy posted a decline of 0.2% ... Read More

  • Germany: Beverages Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Belgium: Beverages Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

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