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Craft beer carved out a strong position within the U.S. beer market, yet recent years of declines are taking a toll on the segment as brands and even breweries have shuttered as a result.

Although moderation trends have elevated non-alcohol beer’s standing, analysts highlight that taste and supporting choice will keep the segment growing.

Lipton Hard Iced Tea, Rochester, N.Y., is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Lipton Hard Iced Tea Zero Sugar, a 95-calorie, zero-sugar offering that taps into growing consumer demand for lighter, lower-calorie beverage alcohol options. 

After suffering declines in 2024, hard cider was able to turn its performance around, showcasing modest increases in 2025, with analysts pointing to flavor innovations to continue that progress.

Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look at the U.S. beer market and its 2025 performance.

Harpoon Brewery unveiled its latest brew: Low Key, a new 3.3% ABV craft lager with tropical fruit notes. 

Heineken 0.0 announced the launch of two new non-alcohol flavors: Cold Pressed Lime and Nectarine Juniper, marking the next evolution of the brand’s alcohol-free portfolio, it says.

Truly Hard Seltzer is making dreams come “truly” this winter with its limited-edition offering: the Truly Dream Pack. 

Celebrating National Margarita Day, (Feb. 22) Topo Chico Hard, a brand of Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, introduced two new innovations: Topo Chico Hard Margarita Flavored Alcohol Beverage six-pack glass bottles and Margarita MAX FAB Strawberry Hibiscus.

Goose Island Beer Co. unveiled its latest brew to join the brewery’s Beer Hug family: Big Hazy Pineapple Beer Hug, an imperial hazy IPA.