GARYS HOMEBREW SUPPLY FULL

GARYS HOMEBREW SUPPLY FULL

The full report contains additional information on customer demographics, marketing and sales. Wine: Sales of beer ingredients outpaced wine ingredients among home beverage supply retailers, with an average of 35 percent of retail revenue coming from beer ingredients versus 21 percent from wine ingredients. New Lease on Brewing: In 2013, 43 percent of responding shops said they have been open for three years or less, up from 34 percent in 2012, indicating considerable growth in new shop openings.The largest segment of people buying the beginner kits were individuals 30 to 39 years old. Homebrew Beginners: The majority of shops (80 percent) experienced increased sales of beginner homebrew equipment kits, signifying a considerable boost in interest in the hobby.The success of a local shop will ensure a thriving community of homebrewers.” Additional highlights from the survey include: “Homebrew supply shops serve as the heart of local homebrewing communities.

“As homebrewing continues to grow, retail shops are responding accordingly, satisfying the needs of their increasing customer base,” said Gary Glass, director, American Homebrewers Association.

This is 2 percent higher than last year’s results and 10 percent higher than results from the first AHA supply shop survey conducted in 2009. For shops that primarily sell homebrew supplies, gross revenue increased on average by 29 percent. Reviewing data from 275 shops spanning 47 states-a 32 percent increase in participants from last year’s survey-the survey found that on average, participants saw gross revenue increase by 26 percent in 2012. The results indicate that, on the whole, shops are thriving as they cater to the growing community of homebrewing enthusiasts.

June 11, 2013-The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) released the results of its fourth annual Homebrew Supply Shop Survey, detailing the current state of the home beer and wine supply retail industry.

Results of Homebrew Supply Shop Survey Releasedīoulder, CO

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