VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Although last year’s domestic alcohol sales were pretty grim, most are referring to 2023 as a reset year for the U.S. alcohol industry. Consequently, this marks the first year in nearly 30 years that the industry saw a slip in spirits, beer, and wine sales. division at IWSR Marten Lodewijks. division at IWSR Marten Lodewijks.

Alcohol 83

Alcohol Inventory Beer Wine 83

Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Writing this feature in 2024, I’m tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. Will the industry fall into a similar trap as what has happened with craft beer?

Whiskey 77

Whiskey Craft Beer Beer Inventory 77

VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

But craft distilleries are in trouble. Founders are throwing in the towel; inventory and equipment are being sold off; and bottles that were once on shelves are disappearing. Attendees of the February convention for the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) say that a dark mood is simmering.

Craft Beer 119

Craft Beer Inventory Beer Whiskey 119

VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the dawn of craft beer, bars have played a pivotal role in the boom of American brewing. Nowhere is this more true than at the more specialized spots: the beer bars, as we know them, with their thoughtful selections across tap lines and bottle lists, and their dedication to service, atmosphere, and education.

Beer 142

Beer IPA Bar Craft Beer 142

VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Heineken pitched its non-alcoholic line extension in an “Ant-Man” collaboration so lazy it’s making me mad to think about it a year later. The Super Bowl remains one of the best shots a beer company has at reaching the entire country all at once, but the influence of the live broadcast is slowly eroding, particularly among younger viewers.

Beer 111

Beer Inventory Craft Beer Alcohol 111