Tag Archives: Beer Purchasers Index

Economy, Extreme Heat Bring Beer Industry to a Pause

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Continued inflationary pressures, extreme heat, rising interest rates and recession fears, coupled with slower-than-expected sales in May, bring the industry to a pause after five months of positive ordering trends, National Beer Wholesalers Association said, with the Beer Purchasers Index … Continue reading →

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Imported Beers Continue to Expand, NBWA Says

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index continued pretty much where it has been, with the “total beer” category reading at 53 and the “at-risk” inventory category at 46. “There is nothing particularly exciting in these results, which may be a … Continue reading →

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Only Beer Imports, Premium Lights Show Growth Trends

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The latest Be4er Purchasers Index from the National Beer Wholesalers Association paints a slightly optimistic picture.  The April 2022 reading for total beer is 55 — anything above 50 is considered expansionary — and an “at risk” inventory reading of 47, … Continue reading →

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Imports Lead NBWA Beer Purchasers Index Improvement

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index showed improvement last month, led by imports which were strongly in expansion territory with a reading of 70, only slightly below the year-earlier reading of 74.  Premium lights also signalled expansion with a … Continue reading →

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NBWA Purchasers’ Index Lowest in 12 Years

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for February 2022. For the second month in 2022, the industry has reverted to pre-pandemic trends. The February 2022 BPI survey shows the total beer reading at 43 and “at-risk” inventory at … Continue reading →

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NBWA Beer Purchaser’s Index Back to Pre-Pandemic Readings

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

For the first time since April 2020, the National Beer Wholesalers Association Beer Purchasers’ Index for January came in below 50.  The reading of 46, combined with an at-risk inventory reading of 58 is reminiscent of when the industry frequently experienced … Continue reading →

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