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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…

In line with our policy of publishing an unofficial estimate of taxable removals each month, we would like to inform you of our December 2025 estimate of 10,800,000 barrels, for a decrease of 5.8% compared to December 2024 removals of 11,467,838. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2024 2025 Percent Change…

Washington, D.C. —The nation’s leading beer trade associations are joining together today for a first-of-its-kind Day of Action, celebrating the versatility of beer as the beverage for moderation. Kicking off coordinated efforts, the Day of Action amplifies It’s Me, Beer – a successful campaign from the Beer Institute emphasizing the category’s core strengths: beer brings people…

In line with our policy of publishing an unofficial estimate of taxable removals each month, we would like to inform you of our November 2025 estimate of 10,000,000 barrels, for a decrease of 3.6% compared to November 2024 removals of 10,371,854. Taxable Removals Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2024 2025 Percent Change…

Washington, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2025) – A broad coalition of the nation’s agriculture, beverage and hospitality industries issued the following statement today in response to the alcohol guidance in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans:   “The Dietary Guidelines’ longstanding, overarching advice is that if alcohol is consumed, it should be done in moderation. These updated guidelines, underpinned…