5th May 2023
Black beer is a type of beer that is characterized by its dark color, which is typically achieved through the use of roasted or caramelized malts. The exact color and flavor profile of black beer can vary depending on the brewing process and the specific style of beer being produced. Some common styles of black beer include stouts, porters, and schwarzbiers. The popularity of black beer has grown in recent years due to an increase in the customer demand for unique and flavorful beer options, and breweries continue to innovate and experiment with different styles and flavors to meet consumer demand.
The growing consumer preference for flavored beers is increasingly looking for distinct and flavorful beer options, and black beer is seen as a bold and unique choice. In addition to that the demand for gluten-free beer among customers with gluten-sensitive or celiac disease created opportunities, where companies are largely invested to develop beer from new types of sources without the gluten content. Black beer is marked with a cultural identity since it has a long history and regional significance that could be seen in a country such as Germany and has a pearl of traditional wisdom in brewing for centuries. Thus, the black beer market continues to grow its presence in the coming years and future too.
The Global Black Beer Market has reached a value of $28.14 billion in 2022. This market is projected to grow from $30.6 billion in 2023 to $56.08 billion in 2030 with a CAGR of 9% in the forecast period of 2023-2030. This market is estimated based on different key pointers that attribute to the growth which are packaging such as Cans, Bottle, product types including Dark Lager, Dark Ale, Brown Porter, Stout, Others, sales channels such as Online, Offline, and industry vertical including Food Beverage, Restaurants Bars, others. Leading companies such as Hill Farmstead Brewery, Bent Paddle Brewing Company, The Boston Beer Company, Anheusar-Bausch InBe, BrewDog, Sapporo Breweries Ltd, and Brewing & Malting Co.
The Dark Lager product segment largely drives the black beer market compared to other categories. They are a popular style of beer that is brewed with roasted malts, giving them a dark color and a slightly sweet and roasted flavor profile. Since they appeal boldly with a distinct flavor profile, low-calorie count, and high antioxidant content in comparison with other alcoholic beverages. Further, due to their larger advantages and health benefits, breweries are showing high interest to invest in their manufacturing, and its attributes such as smoother consistency, and crisper & cleaner taste continue to drive the Black Beer Market in the coming years as predicted.
Europe dominates the global black beer market in terms of revenue share due to the increased consumption of unique and flavorful beer by consumers, along with the growing availability of black beer at small and local breweries. In particular, countries such as Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom have a strong tradition of brewing black beer styles such as stouts, porters, and schwarzbiers. In addition to its long-standing brewing traditions and strong beer culture, increased demand among customers who looking for a beer that has lower-calorie & other health benefits, and high levels of disposable income among customers allow this region’s black beer market to grow at a high rate.
There is an ever-rising demand for Black Beer Market worldwide due to the popularity of fermented beverages, increasing disposable income, and expansion in the number of craft breweries with their distinct beers. It is recommended that the companies should focus on creating innovative black beer flavors that offer something different from existing products, which could be achieved through experimentation with different ingredients, brewing techniques, and flavor combinations. Further, increasing and expanding the distribution channel to reach wider customers and meet the demand eventually led to improve market growth for Black
Beer in the upcoming years as projected in the forecast period.