Beer sales slump by largest amount in 14 years

The Telegraph reports that: "According to the The British Beer & Pub Association 2 billion pints were consumed in April, May and June 2011, a fall of 9.8pc on the same three months in 2010, a period that was boosted by World Cup fans stocking up on cans to drink at home while watching the games. The 9.8 per cent fall is, however, the biggest quarterly fall seen in Britain since 1997, when the trade body started collecting detailed data and has hastened an already rapid decline in sales of beer, as it steadily falls from favour in many British households. During the period, sales in supermarkets and shops fell 15 per cent and pub sales fell 4.5 per cent". Follow the link to read the full article.