Sales up for cheap beer during quarantine, data shows
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Americans are drinking more during quarantine, but they’re apparently not breaking the bank doing it.
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According to research, the highest increase in beer sales are those on the cheaper end of the spectrum, such as Busch Light, Miller Light and Natural, or Natty Light.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Alcohol sales overall have increased during the quarantine. (iStock)
The data comes from analysis firm inMarket, which reported a spike of 44 percent in sales on Busch Light, and between 14 percent and 17 percent increases for Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra and Natural Light during the period from March 1 through April 17, New York Daily News reported.
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As Fox News has reported in the past, craft beer sales have been down – though problems for craft breweries began before the COVID-19 crisis hit, which has undoubtedly impacted them more.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Alcohol sales overall have increased during the quarantine. Sales of alcoholic beverages in the U.S. rose 55 percent in the week ending March 21, according to Nielsen data.
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According to the increase, the largest spike in sales have been for spirits like tequila and gin, verse beer. Wine sales also rose 66 percent.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The increase in drinking might not be the best quarantine pastime, however, as excessive drinking can lead to a lowered immune system.