Brewers’ predictions for beer in 2016

Beer in 2016 . What will happen? More barrel aged beers, more hoppy beers, more sours, something else? The best way to learn what’s coming in beer trends for 2016 is to ask some key industry leaders.

DRAFT Magazine turns to beer industry leaders to share what they see on the horizon for next year. Craig Purser, president and CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association says, “Locally brewed beer is going to continue to grow as a result of America’s open and independent distribution system and state laws that maintain a level playing field and market access for all industry participants.”