CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Americans’ fondness for beer shows signs of lagging. U.S. beer sales fell 1.7% last year, according to the Brewers Association. The continued rise in craft beers — and growth of spirits — are taking market share from some of the stalwarts of the U.S. beer industry.
[ [Anheuser Busch, other breweries swap beer for water before storm] ]
For example, Anheuser-Busch InBev saw sales declines with both its Budweiser and Bud Light brands, according to data from IRI, a Chicago-based market research firm (@iriworldwide).
In addition, both Miller Light — part of Miller Coors — and Coors Light — part of Molson Coors Brewing Company — posted year-over-year sales drops.
This slideshow provides a full look at the 20 best-selling beer brands in the U.S.
Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com:
- Police investigating after shots fired into several Gastonia businesses
- New York man dies while swimming off North Carolina coast
- Atlanta Motor Speedway exec caught peeping into neighbor's daughter's room, police say
- WATCH: Keith Monday's Tuesday forecast outlook
- 'HAMILTON' LOTTERY: Limited $10 tickets for Charlotte performances