Article: Americans Are Thirsty for Craft Beer.

Dollar Sales up 11 Percent for First Half of 2008

BOULDER, Colo. -- The Brewers Association, the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, reports beer sales from American craft brewers1 continue to grow despite a softening economy and challenges with raw materials supply and pricing. Craft beer dollar sales during the first half of 2008 increased 11% compared to this same period in 2007. The Brewers Association attributes this growth to a grassroots movement toward fuller flavored, small batch beers made by independent craft brewers.

According to The Nielsen Company, beer sales are affected the least by the economic downturn, with wine ...

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