Sales of beer in US bar chains have seen an increase, with craft, import, and below-premium beers being the biggest sub-category winners, according to CGA by NIQ's On Premise Measurement service. Despite a 2.5% decrease in total sales by value in the year to April 2024, compared to the previous year, beer sales were 7.3% higher than in 2022. This increase has come at the expense of spirits and wine, with their shares decreasing by 1.4% and 0.3% respectively over the two-year period. The report also highlighted state-by-state trends, with Nevada seeing the fastest growth in beer's share. CGA by NIQ's regional director, Matthew Crompton, emphasized the importance of understanding these trends to make informed buying decisions and to identify market opportunities.