Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM), Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (ADR) (BUD): Bet Big on the Brewers

A good part of the growth is a result of more women taking up the bottle and the glass as a result, such that even spirits makers like Beam are spiking their whiskeys and bourbons with flavor to make them sweeter. Analysts at Rabobank say more than half of hard cider consumers are women under 30, meaning that as the fairer sex takes up the glass or bottle alongside men because brewers are churning out product that’s not just a boring amber color, the tide may turn for growth.

Beer volumes themselves may not increase, but as the categories expand and the number of individuals consume increases, investors may still see the bottom line rise as well. I’ll wager Boston Beer Co Inc (NYSE:SAM), as both a brewer and craft beer incubator (not to mention industry innovator) will be one that floats to the top.

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Fool contributor Rich Duprey has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Beam, Boston Beer, and Molson Coors Brewing (NYSE:TAP). The Motley Fool owns shares of Boston Beer. 

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