Beer Industry Shows Resilience with BPI Growth and Lower At-Risk Inventory

Beer wholesalers are signaling cautious optimism as total beer posts a second straight month in expansion territory. 📊🍺

The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s May Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) came in at 52 for total beer — seven points above last year — while at-risk inventory dropped to its lowest level since 2021. Imports remained the only segment in expansion at 51, and premium regular climbed to its highest mark since July 2024. Notably, every segment except craft improved year-over-year, even as most cooled from a strong April.

What’s behind the resilience — and where are the warning signs?

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