The FMB/seltzer segment continued to see significant declines in the National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index this summer. This segment took another big hit, falling 48 points from 92 in October 2020 to 44 in October 2021.
The index for imports continued into expansion territory with a reading of 69 in October 2021, which is about the same as the reading in October 2020.
The craft index posted a reading of 43 for October 2021, compared to a reading of 51 in October 2020. This is the second monthly reading below 50.
The premium lights index posted a reading of 52 for October 2021, well below the October 2020 reading of 67. Premium lights continue to post index readings at or above the 50 mark in 2021.
The regular domestic beer segment index posted a reading of 42 for October 2021, which is significantly below the October 2020 reading of 53.
The below premium segment weighed in at 30, taking another significant hit from last October’s reading of 48.
Finally, the cider segment remained below 50, with a reading of 29 in October 2021, compared to 44 in October 2020.