Beer in 2020, restaurants in 2021 and baseball in 1888

2020 a strange year for beer, says Lester Jones

Strange doesn't even begin to cover what happened in the beer industry last year. In 2019, the U.S. saw a 0.6% increase in beer consumption, and it seems like 2020 will end up with similar numbers on the surface. "The difference is, we'll have different people drinking different beers in different places," said NBWA Chief Economist Lester Jones. Read the full article for more analysis on the nuances of the beer industry last year.

Untappd taps top 2020 brews

Before we fully move into the new year, let's reflect on some of the best brews 2020 had to offer. Untappd measured the popularity of beers with global check-ins. Each of their top 10 beers received more than 70,000 check-ins throughout 2020. See if your favorite brews made the cut, or find something new to sip on for the new year.

The beer that won a baseball game

In 1888, a Minor League Baseball player with freshly-coiffed hair and mustache -- Dasher Troy -- told his manager that his batting had taken a downturn after he stopped drinking beer. The manager, Ted Sullivan, preferred that his players didn't indulge during the season, but he made an exception for Troy during an especially close game. Read the story of how an in-game beer pushed their team to victory here.

Chefs predict how restaurants will change in 2021

It seems like every aspect of daily life has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many continue to long for a return to 'normal.' As vaccines continue to roll out across the globe, how will restaurants continue to evolve in 2021? From beautified outdoor dining spaces to changes in staff, read what chefs are predicting for restaurants in the new year.

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2020 a strange year for beer, says Lester Jones

Untappd taps top 2020 brews

The beer that won a baseball game

Chefs predict how restaurants will change in 2021

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