Beer prices

From aluminum costs to consumer spending, knock-on effects from the conflict in Iran will continue to reverberate and hit breweries’ bottom lines. And even if oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were to resume instantly, higher prices are likely to persist into 2027.

It seems like everything is getting more expensive these days, but what about the price of alcoholic beverages? Let’s take a closer look.

Whether you want to raise prices to cover increased costs or hold them in hopes of boosting volumes, here’s what to expect from discussions with your distributor.

From our upcoming Spring issue of the Brewing Industry Guide, here’s a roundup of some recent news, notes, and announcements from around the industry.