Distributors Still Optimistic (But Less So)

Over fifty distribs and a few brewery execs took our quick online survey last week. Will the October and February price increases stick through next summer? Respondents were split right down the middle, 50-50, which is slightly less optimistic than the last time we asked that question six months ago. In addition, half of respondents indicated that all three brewers have stepped up price promo activity in their markets.However, most distribs we talked to still say the pricing situation still