After sluggish start, encouraging continuation- the brewers are optimistic

Beer manufacturers disliked the relatively cold spring and cold early summer, but in the context of the current heat wave – beer consumption increased during the soccer World Cup – they believe in this year's expansion on the beer market.

According to the datas of the Hungarian Brewers Association; domestic sales of the breweries declined by 9 percent last year compared to 2008. Due to he decline of exports, the total sales decreased by 12 percent to 6,289 thousand hectoliters, compared to the previous year. Market tightening was higher in hospitality, than in retail. Barrel beer sales declined steadily. The decrease in consumption of bottled beer, affected badly glassed beers more, than canned beer – reports Privatbankar.hu.