Import beer posted another strong year in 2023 with experts calling attention to the performance of Mexican beers as the driving force behind that growth.

Hard ciders have been challenged the past few years, but the beer segment is looking to make a comeback as imperial ciders offer new opportunity.

Flavored malt beverages and hard teas shine in the ready-to-drink alcohol space, while hard seltzers and hard kombuchas show declines.

The U.S. beer market’s resume showcases some wins and losses. To build out its future, analyst suggest domestic beer explore flavor innovations and packaging to engage new consumers.

As craft beer slows down its decline, local market players and flavor innovations help the segment recover its market share.

This annual report offers detailed performance, insights and new product releases from six key beer segments: craft, domestics, flavored malt beverages, imports, hard cider,and non-alcohol.

Saint Arnold Brewing Co. recently added Grand Prize to its year-round beer lineup, reviving a brand that was once one of the best-selling beers in Texas, it says. 

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, has expanded into alcohol beverages with the launch of Spiked Jones Hard Craft Soda. Unique to the hard soda category, Spiked Jones is full flavor with the brand’s cane sugar formulation and elevated alcohol content, the company says.

The Boston Beer Co., Boston, announced leadership changes effective April 1. Dave Burwick will retire as president and CEO and member of the Board of Directors, with Michael Spillane to assume the president and CEO role effective upon Burwick’s retirement. Spillane is currently the lead director of The Boston Beer Co. and has been a board member since 2016.

Former brand strategist for the Boston Beer Co. Todd Simon unveiled: Hero95 Crisp Low Calorie Lager, a high-end, low-calorie, low-carb beer brewed for active lifestyles.