Wine consumption in the U.S. is up for 2018. That's 25 years of continuous growth in the amount of wine we drink. This was a 0.4% increase while 2017 saw a 1.0% increase and 2016 was 1.4% so the growth rate is slowing.
Beer was the big loser again falling 1.5% in 2018 compared to 1.1% in 2017 (though craft beer is up). Overall, Americans are drinking less alcohol probably because of health concerns. Total consumption dropped 0.8%, the third straight year showing a decline.
From 2017 to 2018 the number of wineries in the country grew from 12,335 to 13,000, a 5.4% increase. The number of craft breweries grew from 6,300 to to 7,000, an 11.1% increase.
Info from International Wine & Spirits Record (UK) and Brewers Association
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