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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%…

Aluminum cans dominate as draft makes a comeback Washington — The Beer Institute’s latest packaging mix report, released today, shows that aluminum cans now account for 63.4% of all beer packaging, glass bottles 27.1% and draft beer 9.6%. Draft beer has grown by 3.8 percentage points since 2020, reflecting a continued shift toward growth at restaurants, bars and in-person venues.   The latest data highlights two important trends shaping the beer industry: the continued…

New data confirms more than half of Americans choose beer to pair with their summer activities   Washington, D.C. – Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and Americans strongly associate beer with warm weather, food pairings and summer activities. Nearly 60% of Americans say they plan to enjoy a beer at BBQs and cookouts this summer, according to a May 2026 Morning Consult poll conducted for the Beer Institute. When it comes to summer activities where people consume alcohol, beer ranks…

Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for March 2026:  March 2026 estimate of 12,700,000 barrels, for an increase of 2.5% compared to March 2025 removals of 12,395,293. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2025 2026 Percent Change Volume Change January 10,606,649 9,600,000 -9.5%…

WASHINGTON, Apr 02, 2026 — Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for February 2026: February 2026 estimate of 10,200,000 barrels, for an increase of 0.2% compared to February 2025 removals of 10,180,006. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2025 2026 Percent Change Volume Change January…

WASHINGTON, Mar 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for January 2026: January 2026 estimate of 9,600,000 barrels, for a decrease of 9.4% compared to December 2025 removals of 10,595,677. Taxable Removals – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2024 2025 Percent Change…

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Beer Institute, the oldest national trade organization representing the beer industry, announced Chris MacArthur as its new director of federal affairs, strengthening the Institute’s advocacy and legislative capabilities. He will support the organization’s policy priorities, including increasing transparency in aluminum pricing and advocating for fair tax policies.   “Chris brings an unmatched level of legislative expertise and enthusiasm, and I have no doubt he will make an immediate difference,” said Brian…