Can’t Blame the Weather. Why Beer is Slow

While the weather hasn't been perfect, we can't really blame the weather for soft beer sales this year, since last year's poor weather is "built in" to the numbers in the form of easy comparisons. And we already know that wine and spirits are taking some beer share. But are there other reasons for sluggish beer volume?Year-to-date through April 18, IRI beer scan volume in supermarkets is down 1.8% against easy comps, while pricing is up 2.8%. We've been working