New Year, New Beer: Predictions for 2021

New Year, New Beer: Predictions for 2021
Despite an unusual year in beer, the percentage of craft beer drinkers in the country continues to grow. Viiviien/Shutterstock
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Despite all of us having so little opportunity to visit breweries last year, the percentage of craft beer drinkers in the country continues to grow—now 44 percent of those of legal drinking age, according to the Brewers Association and their analysis of Nielsen Harris data. That said, 2020’s dismal social options corresponded to a decline in production.

Following such an unusual year in beer, here’s a look ahead at trends, challenges, and hopes in the one to come.

Kevin Revolinski
Kevin Revolinski
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Kevin Revolinski is an avid traveler, craft beer enthusiast, and home-cooking fan. He is the author of 15 books, including “The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey” and his new collection of short stories, “Stealing Away.” He’s based in Madison, Wis., and his website is TheMadTraveler.com
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