date:Jan 04, 2013
Mail reports sales of specialty British beers are up an estimated 500% this year.
And despite hard economic times in the U.S. -- or perhaps because of them -- more Americans are treating themselves to a drink at their local bar or restaurant.
A recent report by the Technomic research firm says sales of beer, wine and spirits at restaurants, bars and similar licensed establishments grew by 4.9% in 2011 to $93.7 billion.
Looking at 2012 and beyond, we see continued growth, said Technomic vice p