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World Cup beer sales surge amid global decline, highlighting social consumption

Global beer sales have been declining for years due to health consciousness and economic concerns, with consumers increasingly opting for non-alcoholic beverages. However, the recent World Cup provided a significant, albeit temporary, boost to beer consumption in U.S. host cities and nationally. This surge in sales, particularly evident at the Sam Adams Boston Taproom where Scottish fans were reportedly consuming a beer every 12 seconds, highlights the social aspect of beer drinking, with some observers noting fans were more engaged with each other than with their phones. AI

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World Cup beer sales surge amid global decline, highlighting social consumption

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press ·

    ‘What a wonderful group of people’: Sam Adams beer founder said the Scots were consuming one every 12 seconds at their World Cup peak

    Scotland's fans drained Boston's taps dry during the World Cup, and Jim Koch says it's proof beer still beats Netflix at bringing people together.