Hot Topic: How have alcohol sales been affected by pub closures?

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With pubs across the country remaining closed for the forseeable future, let's have a look at how alcohol sales stack up since the lockdown began.

Here's an overall look at how the broad category trends break down:

Spirits

Retail +34%

Food service -68%

 

Wine

Retail +37%

Food service -67%

 

Beer

Retail +57%

Food service -54%

 

Beer

Retail +47%

Food service -71%

 

Cider

Retail +32%

Food service -63%

What do the locals drink?

And what about beer preferences?

 

How does beer strength (ABV) vary across the country?

 

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Published 5 October, 2021