Non-alcohol beer’s presence as substitute for its beer counterparts is helping the category retain consumers as some look to moderate their alcohol consumption.

Premiumization trends have allowed imported beers to resonate with consumers, but with inflation concerns and a potential recession, analysts express caution for the beer segment.

U.S. beer consumers also are showing their openness to change as they explore the beyond beer segments, including hard teas.

The U.S. beer market is experiencing dissecting storylines as portions of the category thrive while others are adapting to changing consumer tastes. Domestic beers remain challenged, but see a boost from super-premium brands.

For the U.S. craft beer market, the difference between retail performance and on-premise sales illustrates how the recovery that craft beer has experienced since the pandemic remains nuanced.

Although it might be a niche segment in the beer market, hard ciders have found favor with consumers, particularly among regional brands.