The demand for direct-to-consumer (DTC) beer shipping has increased 5.3% since 2022, despite industry challenges and political opposition. According to the newest Direct-to-Consumer Beer Shipping Report from Sovos ShipCompliant and the Brewers Association, 79% of regular craft beer drinkers would purchase more craft beer if they were able to have it shipped directly to their home, up from 75% in 2022.

With mindfulness trends blowing behind it, Athletic Brewing is set to push the non-alcohol category forward for years to come.

In time for spring, Waterloo Brewing announced the release of two new offerings: Waterloo Guava Lime Radler and a new installment of the Waterloo Signature Series Premium Collection — featuring three new flavors — Waterloo Saison, Waterloo Passionfruit Wheat, and Waterloo Grapefruit Hibiscus IPA.

Simply Spiked, a brand of Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co., announced its back with a new innovation: Simply Spiked Peach, which is set to launch this spring. The new line of four peach flavors will be available nationwide at the end of March, the company notes. In true Simply Spiked fashion, the brand is teasing the release early to prepare its fans for just how juicy this spring is going to get, it says.

Alpine Beer, a brand from SweetWater Brewing Co., announced the release of Infinite Haze, a Hazy IPA bursting with endless aromas of citrus and sweet, tropical fruits, it says.

Non-alcohol beer’s presence as substitute for its beer counterparts is helping the category retain consumers as some look to moderate their alcohol consumption.

Premiumization trends have allowed imported beers to resonate with consumers, but with inflation concerns and a potential recession, analysts express caution for the beer segment.

U.S. beer consumers also are showing their openness to change as they explore the beyond beer segments, including hard teas.

The U.S. beer market is experiencing dissecting storylines as portions of the category thrive while others are adapting to changing consumer tastes. Domestic beers remain challenged, but see a boost from super-premium brands.

For the U.S. craft beer market, the difference between retail performance and on-premise sales illustrates how the recovery that craft beer has experienced since the pandemic remains nuanced.