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Annual recognition celebrates the people and expertise behind America’s beer industry Washington, D.C. – The Beer Institute, the national trade association for U.S. brewers, beer importers and suppliers, today recognized 16 outstanding professionals with its 2026 BEST IN BREW Honors, celebrating their exceptional contributions to their companies and the U.S. beer industry. This year’s honorees…

Award recognizes Walsh’s nearly four decades of leadership, dedication and service to the beer industry WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Beer Institute announced Dan Walsh, a respected industry leader and former chief financial officer (CFO) of HEINEKEN USA, as the posthumous recipient of the 2026 Jeff Becker Beer Industry Service Award. The award recognizes Walsh’s…

Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for September 2026:  September 2026 estimate of 11,500,000 barrels, for a decrease of 4.3% compared to September 2025 removals of 12,013,332. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2025 2026 Percent Change Volume Change January 10,618,554 9,005,959…

Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for August 2026:  August 2026 estimate of 10,900,000 barrels, for a decrease of 3.5% compared to August 2025 removals of 11,296,310. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2025 2026 Percent Change Volume Change January 10,618,554 9,005,959…

WASHINGTON, Sep 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In line with our policy of publishing an unofficial estimate of taxable removals each month, we would like to inform you of our July 2026 estimate of 12,000,000 barrels, for a decrease of 2.8% compared to July 2025 removals of 12,347,575. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31…

WASHINGTON, Aug 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for June 2026:  June 2026 estimate of 13,850,000 barrels, for a decrease of 2.6% compared to June 2025 removals of 14,226,393. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2025 2026 Percent…

WASHINGTON — Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for May 2026:  May 2026 estimate of 12,200,000 barrels, for a decrease of -6.0% compared to May 2025 removals of 12,975,660. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2025 2026 Percent Change Volume Change January 10,614,707 8,997,253 -15.2%…

Ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, most adults 21+ say beer is as American as apple pie Washington, D.C. — As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this July 4th, a new national survey reveals that beer continues to hold a central place in American culture and shared experiences. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of adults…

Cristiano Ronaldo edges out Lionel Messi as top beer-drinking companion   Washington, D.C. — With the men’s world soccer tournament approaching, Cristiano Ronaldo (23%) narrowly beats Lionel Messi (22%) and ranking third Christian Pulisic of Team USA as the global soccer star Americans would most want to share a beer with, according to a new Morning Consult survey conducted for the Beer Institute. In addition, the new data shows that beer is the top alcohol for watch parties, with 67% of party hosts planning…

WASHINGTON — Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for April 2026:  April 2026 estimate of 12,025,000 barrels, for a decrease of .4% compared to April 2025 removals of 12,075,972. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2025 2026 Percent Change Volume Change January 10,606,649 9,600,000 -9.5%…