IN THIS ISSUE

Volume 5 , No . 3 • Fall 2024

GROWTH BRANDS BEER AWARDS

The category ’ s top brands and trends By Melissa Dowling

ON THE COVER !

GROWTH BRANDS BEER SOTY / HOF

Our 2024 Supplier of the Year and Hall of Famers By Melissa Dowling and Krystina Skibo

IPAS , NA DRIVING BEERS SALES

Where the growth has been in beer By Krystina Skibo

THE STATE OF THE U . S . WHISKEY INDUSTRY

Is bourbon in a weird place ? By Kyle Swartz

4 Editor ’ s Note

5 Vinsights

Pair Wine By Cooking By Marnie Old

6 Data Driven

Declines in Rum , Red Wine Cause Concern By Melissa Dowling

24 Wine Reviews : American Wines

27 On The Shelf

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