May BPI Above 50 Too; Imports the Only Segment Above 50 but Most Improved vs YA; Orders Ahead of Sales?

For the 3d consecutive mo, NBWA's Beer Purchaser's Index scored at or above 50, hitting 52 in May, indicating increased distrib orders vs yr ago. Last 3 mos were as good a stretch for BPI scores as INSIGHTS can recall in yrs. Yet sales softened in tracked off-prem channels (and...
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Publishing Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue #: 118
  • Issue Date: 05/29/2026