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The US may well be losing its hold on the beer manufacturing market, but other countries are stepping up.

A study commissioned by German hop trader Joh Barth and Sohn has found that China, which had already found itself atop the list of the world’s top beer-producing countries, has increased its market dominance. An astounding 22% of the world’s beer is produced in China. This represents an 11.8% increase in production.

The US, Russia and Germany round out the top four – for now. Russia, Ukraine and Vietnam increased output. With increases elsewhere and the A-B acquisition, one wonders if the US won’t drop out of the top altogether.

Other than in St. Louis, the beer industry is thriving. Overall, more beer is being brewed in the world now than last year – there is a 5.2% increase globally.

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