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Rough economy doesn’t stop the thirst…

Posted By Kate on February 26, 2009

With a statements like:

“Here’s another recession-busting trend: smaller, independent craft brewers are doing even better than the industry as a whole. The Brewers Association reports that craft beers now account for more than 4 percent of U.S. beer sales,”

Kevin Flowers’ GoErie Article “Case studies: Beer sales pop in flat economy” brought up some very valid and interesting points to justify the need and want for beer – regardless of the times.

Furthermore, people who enjoy really good beer probably have a better escape (than those who soley focus on the less hearty beers) through the tantalizing multitude of flavors that craft and micro beers offer to the palette.

Chalk one more up for Team Beer.