Fifteen States in Double Digit Beer Decline

Dear Client:In a startling report, the latest Beer Institute data reveals 15 states have reported double digit beer shipment declines in February, the latest month available. That's the most states experiencing that level in decline in modern memory. And a total of 33 states are experiencing declining beer sales. This is on even sale days. (Fortunately, February is a low volume month for beer sales).Is it weather? Well, certainly the northeast and midwest have seen their share of extended cold