As the US beer market continues its structural decline, the dynamic no-alcohol category provides a much-needed bright spot. IWSR US Navigator gives a detailed picture of current trends

Late last month, I received a comment from a reader about my column on the American brewing industry’s collective overcapacity problem. Well, more of a request, really. “Dave can you put out a piece that’s happy?” they asked. “Love your journalism, I believe their are winners out there though. You do ask the tough questions which I appreciate.” I saw it as a teachable moment. “Generally speaking, I don’t consider it a columnist’s role to produce coverage designed to evoke a specific emotion,” I responded.

When the American craft brewing industry was in its heyday, it was fairly commonplace that breweries that billing themselves as “craft” were actually independent. Nowadays, many of the breweries that initially began as craft operations have been scooped up by larger conglomerates. And after all of the major acquisitions, sell offs, and shuffles over the past decade or so, it’s not always clear which company owns what.

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Large multinational brewers stand to gain as small craft breweries face shrinking market share and rising costs under new tariffs.

Large multinational brewers stand to gain as small craft breweries face shrinking market share and rising costs under new tariffs.

Company projects continued challenges for beer, wine, and spirits segments as economic headwinds impact key consumer groups

I guess there are also air compressors, but they are terrible. If you're using an air compressor, you've got to call me right now, and we’ll help you make the change and point you in the right direction. I explain why air compressors are terrible here. But just know that air is the worst thing for draft beer quality. It's 1970s technology.

Hispanic consumers cut back on high-end beers, contributing to forecasted declines in sales and operating profit for 2026

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Phase Three Brewing seeks an experienced Brewer/Cellar Pro in Lake Zurich, IL. $24–$26/hr + benefits

Craig Woodburn Molson Coors sustainability director appointed for EMEA & APAC. Molson Coors ESG goals include supply chain sustainability, circular economy, renewable energy, sustainable packaging, an...

Regional performance varies as company launches share buyback and dividend amid global economic uncertainty

Regional performance varies as company launches share buyback and dividend amid global economic uncertainty