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

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Honduras

    ... is by far the largest category due to its broad appeal. Positive growth in spirits was aided by a trading down to rum and guaro, while domestic spirits remain popular among low-income men. Wine is ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Sri Lanka

    ... has led many consumers to become more price sensitive and prioritise more essential products, which alcoholic drinks are not. Likewise, due to the unstable economic environment, the government has implemented import regulations which has led ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Argentina

    ... by 4% by the end of 2022, fuelled by a steep increase in the investment rate, which reached 22.3% of GDP in August 2022. Inbound and domestic tourism increased significantly in 2022, exceeding pre-pandemic figures, ... Read More

  • Global Sober Beer Market Growth 2023-2029

    ... CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2029. In recent years, the research on non-drunk beer has developed rapidly, with continuous technological innovation and production methods emerging. As it not only has the flavor of beer, ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Jordan

    ... normal. On-trade volume sales increased in 2022, with outlets seeing a rise in footfall as the pandemic situation improved, leading more people to go out to bars and pubs for enjoyment. This led many bars ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Jordan

    ... normal. On-trade volume sales increased in 2022, with outlets seeing a rise in footfall as the pandemic situation improved, leading more people to go out to bars and pubs for enjoyment. This led many bars ... Read More

  • Global Whole Wheat Beer Market Growth 2023-2029

    ... CAGR of % from 2023 to 2029. With the rapid development of economy and the improvement of people's living standards, consumption starts to upgrade and people's demand for beer becomes richer. They gradually pay attention ... Read More

  • Beer in Argentina

    ... considerable growth in 2021, beer consumption saw further growth in 2022 with increasing advertising and promotional activity from multinational breweries and the expansion of the on-trade sector. The desire to socialise following the pandemic further ... Read More

  • Brewery Equipment Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Equipment Type (Macrobrewery Equipment, Craft Brewery Equipment, Mashing Equipment, Storage Equipment, Compressors, Colling Equipment, and Others); By Mode of Operation; By Region;

    ... 2032 The global brewery equipment market size is expected to reach USD 28.38 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Brewery Equipment Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis ... Read More

  • Beer in Chile

    ... results from the first half of the year. However, the effects of financial liquidity fading from the local economy and the soaring inflation rates finally had an impact during the second half of 2022, strongly ... Read More

  • Beer in Thailand

    ... The increase in production, shipping, and packaging costs such as for metal cans and glass bottles, which are directly correlated to the price of oil, were significantly impacted by the rise in global oil prices. ... Read More

  • Beer in Japan

    ... operate without any restrictions. As a result, on-trade volume sales of beer recorded dynamic growth. Nevertheless, in 2022 on-trade volume sales only recovered to less than 60% of that seen in 2019, pre-pandemic. This is ... Read More

  • Beer in France

    ... 2022 due to the recovery of on-trade, following the end of the pandemic disruptions. The good news: overall, total volume sales still progressed in 2022, even in off-trade, and. actual volume sales were still higher ... Read More

  • Beer in the United Arab Emirates

    ... growth recorded by beer was additionally fuelled by the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar in November-December 2022. Large screens were organised across the United Arab Emirates for football fans, with many consumers enjoying beer ... Read More

  • Beer in Hong Kong, China

    ... volume sales due to the loosening of government restrictions along with the relative lack of cases in the calendar year, combined with on-trade outlets seeing increased foot traffic from consumers who had missed the city’s ... Read More

  • Beer in Singapore

    ... 22.30hrs cut-off for the sale and consumption of alcohol at food and beverage outlets was lifted. This move prompted producers to focus on on-trade promotions, which encouraged diners to return to different channels, including hawker ... Read More

  • Beer in Indonesia

    ... lager, low alcohol and non alcoholic beer - as well as extensive availability, with the products being very commonly available in both on- and off trade channels. Having products in different price ranges also supports ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Ghana

    ... premium and luxury brands. Meanwhile, the competitive landscape continues to intensify as players fight for the same consumer base, given how small the market is. As nightlife is still a relatively new concept in Ghana, ... Read More

  • Beer in Spain

    ... general, recovered from the impact of the pandemic. The primary factor influencing this performance was the rebound of the on-trade, which saw restrictions removed within the first months of the year, enabling Spaniards to return ... Read More

  • Beer in Italy

    ... 2022. This was mostly due to a shift in sales towards the on-trade channel which continued to see a strong recovery as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Sales were especially strong through the on-trade during the ... Read More

  • Beer in Mexico

    ... the total volume consumption of beer in Mexico observed a positive performance during the year, with growth seen both on-trade and off-trade. Consumer demand was driven by the affordability of beer when compared with other ... Read More

  • Beer in Algeria

    ... in 2021. In current value terms, the overall performance of beer was stronger than it had been in the previous year, driven by significant increases in average unit prices due to surging inflation. Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Beer in Vietnam

    ... all restaurants, bars and pubs were required to close, which had a negative impact on on-trade volumes. Alongside this, supressed levels of tourism placed downward pressure on demand. With the relaxation of social distancing measures ... Read More

  • Beer in the United Arab Emirates

    ... growth recorded by beer was additionally fuelled by the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar in November-December 2022. Large screens were organised across the United Arab Emirates for football fans, with many consumers enjoying beer ... Read More

  • Beer in South Korea

    ... sluggish. Although popular brands such as Budweiser continued to carry out price promotions, the growth of imported lager has remained weak since the government changed the beer tax from ad valorem to specific tax. In ... Read More

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