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

  • Egypt 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 the Egyptian ... Read More

  • Myanmar 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 the Burmese ... Read More

  • Azerbaijan Beer and 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 the Azerbaijan ... Read More

  • Indonesia Beer

    ... and greater market tolerance towards alcoholic drinks, notably in larger cities such as Greater Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and so on. Younger consumers of legal drinking age and female consumers are starting to enjoy alcoholic drinks ... Read More

  • Ukraine Beer

    ... of the main glass manufacturing facilities in Ukraine was damaged near Kyiv in February-March 2022 due to Russia attacks in the region. Second, AB InBev Efes suffered as a few the local factories that produce ... Read More

  • Uganda Alcoholic Drinks

    ... and marks the lowest rate in 15 months. As consumer spending power improves, alcoholic drinks, particularly imported wines and whiskies have maintained their appeal against local alternatives like beer, RTDs, and ciders. Leading global brands ... Read More

  • Azerbaijan Alcoholic Drinks

    ... flavoured beer, whiskey, gin, rum, and wines like Prosecco, attracted greater consumer interest and this was positively reflected in sales. Meanwhile, traditional categories like vodka, brandy, and lager continued to dominate in volume terms, but ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks

    ... the National Assembly in May 2023, followed by new elections in November, created uncertainty. This volatility has impacted consumer spending across various industries. Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Ecuador report offers a comprehensive guide to ... Read More

  • Azerbaijan Beer

    ... overall stabilisation of demand patterns following the COVID-19 pandemic, and political events that transpired in 2022. The resurgence of inbound tourism and the recovery of the on-trade played a pivotal role in driving beer consumption. ... Read More

  • Ecuador Beer

    ... maintain its position. However, Heineken Ecuador made significant strides in capturing market share. Heineken focused on the modern channel, particularly Corporación El Rosado, a key retail chain in Ecuador. Through strategic promotions and prominent refriger... ... Read More

  • Global Beer Glassware Market 2024-2028

    ... 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 up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the ... Read More

  • Global Malted Barley Market 2024-2028

    ... report on the malted barley 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 up-to-date analysis regarding ... Read More

  • 2024 The Multiple Beverage Marketplace in the U.S.

    ... This comprehensive U.S. multiple beverage industry overview from Beverage Marketing Corporation gives you that well-rounded, all-sales channel inclusive view. In this data-driven market research report, Beverage Marketing Corporation covers the entire U.S. commercial beverage industry ... Read More

  • Vietnam Alcoholic Beverages Industry Research Report 2024-2033

    ... Vietnam's population has reached about 103 million people. According to CRI, Vietnam's economy has grown rapidly in recent years, with rising income levels among residents, driving the growth in demand for alcoholic beverages in the ... Read More

  • Malaysia Beer

    ... outbreak of COVID-19, beer witnessed a strong recovery amid a full reopening of the economy in 2022 and the return on foreign visitors. This positivity was short lived though, with beer recording a further heavy ... Read More

  • Malaysia Alcoholic Drinks

    ... Year and Christmas. Prices of alcoholic drinks had already seen significant growth in 2022 – especially wine and spirits – and thus the further price rises seen in 2023 had a significant detrimental effect on ... Read More

  • Global Beer Cans Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2030

    ... on our analysis the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 - 2030 timeframe. Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include, increase consumption of beer in ... Read More

  • Thailand Beer

    ... to generate awareness and sales, though this practice was dropped during the pandemic. Beer did not see the same dynamism in online sales replacing on-trade and store-based retail as other product categories because the weight ... Read More

  • New Zealand Beer

    ... re-opening date was set. Following the 2022 closure of the Marsden Point refinery, the country’s only other CO2 production facility, New Zealand’s supply chain resilience was once again called into question. CO2 is a crucial ... Read More

  • Costa Rica Alcoholic Drinks

    ... challenging market conditions faced by consumers. Persistent inflationary pressures increased economic uncertainty, and an extremely strong and rapid appreciation of the local currency created an environment that many consumers struggled to manage. Instead, many reduced ... Read More

  • Tanzania Alcoholic Drinks

    ... manage their budgets, while mid to higher-income individuals have continued to afford their preferred beers, maintaining stability in that category. Manufacturers and distributors have increased prices to counter rising production, taxation, energy, fuel, and transportation ... Read More

  • Beer Manufacturing in New Zealand - Industry Market Research Report

    ... the industry's performance, despite declining mainstream beer consumption. Rising health consciousness among consumers is a major driver of declining mainstream beer demand. Mainstream beer consumption has fallen, in line with wider falls across the alcohol ... Read More

  • Serbia Alcoholic Drinks

    ... rise year on year resulting in higher costs of living. Many Serbian consumers reduced the frequency of visits to the on-trade in 2023. The economising trend also led to a greater emphasis on price comparisons ... Read More

  • Serbia Beer

    ... of beer. As a result, one-fifth of beer was purchased on discount enabling manufacturers to elevate consumption in the off-trade. Serbians had returned to the on-trade in greater numbers in 2022 as COVID-19 fears subsided ... Read More

  • Costa Rica Beer

    ... inflationary pressures affecting the economy, consumers were forced to reduce consumption or trade down in 2023. As the year came to a close, however, prices came down for many products (negative CPI growth of 1.77%) ... Read More

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