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

  • Asia-Pacific Spirit Glass Packaging Market Forecast to 2028 -Regional Analysis - by Capacity (Upto 200 ml, 200 ml to 750 ml, and above 750 ml), Color of Glass (Bare Glass, Colored Glass), and Application (Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Wine, Beer, and Others)

    ... Wine, Beer, and Others) The Asia-Pacific spirit glass packaging market was valued at US$ 13,403.73 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 18,079.41 million by 2028. It is estimated to register a CAGR ... Read More

  • Global Beer Manufacturing - Industry Market Research Report

    ... to higher-quality beer has underpinned rising beer consumption and strong volume growth in emerging markets. But declining per capita beer consumption and relatively flat volume growth have hampered revenue across China and traditional North American ... Read More

  • Beer in Azerbaijan

    ... of tourist flows as well as a generally more stable political situation after the events of 2020 had a positive effect on sales of beer in 2022, in the on-trade, at least. Euromonitor International's Beer ... Read More

  • Beer in Dominican Republic

    ... energy crisis leading to high inflation and dampening volume sales and also leading to an overall decline in constant value sales, though current value sales increased slightly. That being said, the picture was much more ... Read More

  • Beer in Croatia

    ... sales, which are largely dependent on foreign tourists, rose sharply in the year, off-trade sales declined. This decline is attributable to younger adult consumers going out again and therefore shifting consumption to the on-trade channel, ... Read More

  • Food And Beverages Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2032

    ... Syrup, Seasoning, Oils And General Food; Animal And Pet Food; Tobacco Products; Other Foods Products2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets; Convenience Stores; E-Commerce3) By Nature: Organic; ConventionalCovering: Nestle S.A; PepsiCo, Inc; JBS S.A; Anheuser-Busch InBev; Tyson ... Read More

  • Beer in Brazil

    ... significant role in sustaining this growth momentum. However, despite this encouraging trend, the category now faces a potential red flag: the impact of inflation and rising living costs. These factors are beginning to exert pressure ... Read More

  • Beer in Austria

    ... and public life and the going out habits of consumers largely normalised. Thanks to the massive growth in on-trade sales, overall volume sales in beer saw significant growth in 2022 and were only just below ... Read More

  • Beer in Hungary

    ... levels. Overall demand was constrained by rising prices and falling purchasing power as inflation soared due to the global recovery from COVID-19 and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Heightened budget-consciousness also weakened the ... Read More

  • Beer in Belgium

    ... international travel acted as a further boost for sales, while the good weather in summer drove up beer sales in on-trade channels, with lager being a top performer, regaining the importance it lost during the ... Read More

  • Beer in Costa Rica

    ... December also contributed to the high levels of socialising, as did the return of foreign tourists. This healthy volume growth was in spite of high inflation, stemming from an energy crisis caused by the war ... Read More

  • Beer in Sweden

    ... pandemic-related restrictions, off-trade sales were impacted by soaring inflation, which led to price hikes across all categories. In terms of product, lager remained by far the most popular type of beer in Sweden, with domestic ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Panama

    ... many categories while the on-trade has not, as at-home consumption remained popular. Low tax rates, the return of socialising and tourists to the country keen to explore new flavours, brands and experiences boosted demand. High ... Read More

  • Beer in Peru

    ... offer of brands available at various price points, increasing price competition, as well as the frequency of promotions and offers in stores. A direct impact of economic hardship has seen consumers migrate away from wine ... Read More

  • Beer in Colombia

    ... this pattern is shifting towards more moderate and frequent consumption at home, as well as in the on-trade. This trend has underpinned a shift towards beer in metal cans, although mainly in the modern channel ... Read More

  • Beer in the Czech Republic

    ... of high demand and drought which limited farm yields. The sharp rise in energy prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine applied further pressure on prices, with this price pressure likely to continue into 2023, pushing ... Read More

  • Beer in Uruguay

    ... most successful of the imported brands in 2022. Euromonitor International's Beer in Uruguay report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... Read More

  • Beer in Uzbekistan

    ... the consequences of the war. In addition, though was inflation was high, due to the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, the economy performed well, and this also supported volume sales. Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Beer in Poland

    ... in foodservice. However, Poland’s beer market faced yet another year of considerable challenges, with the surge in energy prices, noticeable since mid-2021, proving a primary concern. Euromonitor International's Beer in Poland report offers a comprehensive ... Read More

  • Beer in Norway

    ... in cross-border trade and duty free sales, which, in turn, suppressed domestic sales of beer. Other factors that negatively affected overall volume sales of beer during the year included the strong rise in unit prices ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Cambodia

    ... situation started to improve, with a full recovery on the most part seen in 2022 in line with the full return to domestic economic activities. However, the industry now faces a new set of challenges ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Bangladesh

    ... customs and suppliers could not fill demand. Thus, local players benefited strongly. International brand availability decreased, as importers tried to reduce import costs and recoup losses. Meanwhile, consumption opportunities in hotels, social clubs and house ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in the Czech Republic

    ... through the on-trade. The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions related to travel and consumer mobility motivated most Czechs to spend their holidays abroad, which negatively impacted off-trade sales of alcoholic drinks during the warm summer months. ... Read More

  • Beer in Slovakia

    ... to afford the same quantities of non-essential products. The purchasing power of Slovak households is expected to remain under pressure throughout 2023, as further price increases in beer are anticipated in both retail and on-trade ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Myanmar

    ... of challenges due to global inflation which is forcing many consumers to economise. Likewise, the country’s political unrest continues, following the military coup in 2021, which is naturally impacting all industries. Additionally, local consumers continue ... Read More

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