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Daily Beer Industry Press Review NBWA Beer Purchasers' Index Hits Highest Mark Since July 2025 The National Beer Wholesalers Association released the **Beer Purchasers' Index (BPI)** for January 2026, recording the highest reading since July 2025 with a **14-point jump from December** (NBWA, January 2026, https://nbwa.org/news/). This significant uptick signals renewed confidence among U.S. beer distributors after months of contractionary trends, including flat November and October readings of 25 and 24 respectively (NBWA, January 2026, https://nbwa.org/news/). Wholesalers point to stabilizing demand and seasonal recovery as key drivers behind the **BPI rebound**, contrasting with earlier uncertainty in Q4 2025 (NBWA, January ...

US Beer Market Rebounds with January BPI Surge and Craft Trends Heating Up in 2026US beer distributors report a strong rebound in January 2026, with the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) surging to its highest level since July 2025.NBWA BPI Hits Highest Mark Since July 2025The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released its Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for January 2026, recording a 14-point jump from December and marking the highest reading since July 2025 (NBWA, 2026).All segments except cider posted higher month-over-month readings. The below premium index reached 50, the first such reading in over a year, up 10 points from ...

Beer Industry January 2026: US Wholesaler Index Surges, Constellation Stabilizes Amid Craft Trends and Global ShiftsThe US beer market showed early signs of recovery in January 2026, with the **Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI)** hitting its highest reading since July 2025, up 14 points from December (National Beer Wholesalers Association, January 2026, https://nbwa.org/press-release/january-bpi-sees-significant-bump-from-december/). All segments except cider posted gains, signaling distributor optimism for demand ahead.NBWA BPI Highlights Segment Momentum**Premium regular** scored 38, seven points below January 2025 but 14 points above December 2025 (National Beer Wholesalers Association, January 2026, https://nbwa.org/press-release/january-bpi-sees-significant-bump-from-december/). **Below premium** reached 50—its first such mark in over a year—six ...

Daily Beer Press Review: January BPI Jumps 14 Points as US Distributors Signal Demand UptickThe National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released its Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for January 2026, marking the highest reading since July 2025 with a **14-point jump from December** (NBWA, 2026).All segments except cider showed higher month-over-month readings. The **below premium index hit 50**, the first such reading in over a year and 10 points above December, though six points below January 2025 (NBWA, 2026). Premium regular stood at 38, seven points lower year-over-year but 14 points up from last month (NBWA, 2026). FMB/seltzer reached 43, up ...

Daily Beer Press Review: Key Industry Updates Constellation Brands Delivers Strong Q3 as Beer Stabilizes Constellation Brands exceeded third-quarter expectations, providing optimism amid U.S. beverage alcohol challenges. Beer sales fell by 1% in the quarter, an improvement from the prior 7% drop. (The Drinks Business, 2026) Shares rose 3% after the results, despite a 37% decline in 2025. Demand for Modelo Especial and Corona weakened due to President Trump’s 50% tariffs on aluminum, which comprises 41% of Constellation’s Mexican beer packaging. (The Drinks Business, 2026) Commodity brands like Pacifico, Victoria, Corona Sunbrew, and Corona Familiar saw upturns as household budgets ...