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What beer trends are on tap?

By Janet Forgrieve on June 27th, 2012 | 26502Comment on this postWhat+beer+trends+are+on+tap%3F2012-06-27+12%3A00%3A00Janet+Forgrieve

Americans spend about the same amount on alcohol as they did 30 years ago, but the way they spend has shifted dramatically, according to National Public Radio’s Planet Money blog. In 1982, consumers spent about 75% of their booze budget at the store; today, it’s more like 60%, with restaurants and bars gaining much more business.[…] Continue Reading »