6 Spirits Industry and Cocktail Trends to Watch in 2026
Cocktails lean toward “ready-to-eat,” the gin category gets a leg up from Gen Z, and a sustainability-minded zeitgeist pushes waste-based spirits from novelty to mainstream
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To not only survive, but thrive, breweries must effectively target Gen Z, provide value for consumers, and cope with uncertainty around THC drinks
5 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2026
Over the next year, wine businesses will be forced to make decisions based on difficult economic conditions, but Americans are still buying wine—and creating opportunities in certain categories
The 3 Sake Trends on the Rise in 2026
From milling ratios to brewing techniques, the world of sake is constantly evolving. These are the key developments pushing the category forward in the new year
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
To navigate a turbulent environment, breweries are planning to focus on approachable styles and flagship SKUs in the year ahead
5 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
From tariffs to climate change, the wine industry will face significant challenges in the year ahead, but changing consumer preferences could also bring opportunities
5 Cocktail and Spirits Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
Between greater scrutiny of celebrity spirits and the looming threat of a trade war, these are the trends and issues the industry will be talking about in the year ahead
5 Cocktail and Spirits Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Non-alcoholic beverages meet the mainstream, Gen Z arrives on the scene, and coffee cocktails move beyond the Espresso Martini
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Alternatives without carbonation, improved customer service, and brewery consolidations are on deck for the coming year in beer
6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
The year ahead will focus on soil health, labor, and innovations from the East Coast, while cooperation and consolidation reshape the industry
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2023
Variety packs, homegrown grains, and fewer SKUs are all on the docket for the beer industry in the coming year
5 Spirits and Cocktail Trends to Watch in 2023
The spirits industry is evolving to meet shifting consumer demands and a changing world. Here are the trends that will shape the year to come
6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2023
In the coming year, the wine world will respond to climate change and generational shifts
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2022
Breweries persevered through an unpredictable year. What adaptations will they make in 2022?
6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2022
During a time of change, the wine industry is once again proving its resilience. Here are the key trends shaping the wine world in the year to come
5 Spirits and Cocktail Trends to Watch in 2022
Cocktails and spirits expert Noah Rothbaum forecasts some of the biggest trends the spirits industry will see over the next year
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Breweries were forced to adapt in 2020. Which pivots are poised to become permanent fixtures on the brewing landscape?
