Malt Beverages

Malt beverages industry, classified under SIC 2082, covers brewers and contract producers crafting beer, lagers, ales, stouts, and malt-based seltzers and ready-to-drink cocktails, plus canning, kegging, and distribution services. Typical customers include wholesalers in the three-tier system, bars and restaurants, grocery and convenience chains, stadiums, specialty bottle shops, and app-based delivery partners. The sector operates under TTB labeling and excise rules, state franchise laws, alcohol advertising limits, and expanding environmental requirements. Key risks center on barley, hops, and aluminum price swings, water scarcity and climate impacts on crop yields, shifting tastes toward spirits and non-alcoholic options, and ongoing consolidation among global majors. 2024-2025 trends feature premium craft collaborations, rapid growth in low- and no-alcohol malt offerings, sustainability moves in water and energy use and recycled packaging, data-driven taproom experiences, and international expansion into Asia and Latin America. For deeper insight, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025