Cash Rules Everything around Me: Investigating Craft Beer Drinkers Purchase Decisions during Inflationary Period

Author:

Taylor Scott1ORCID,Taylor D. Christopher2

Affiliation:

1. College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA

2. Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77004, USA

Abstract

Since March 2020, there have been multiple outside influences negatively impacting the U.S. craft beer industry from COVID-19 to inflation all leading up to increased prices for consumers. However, to date, research has not investigated consumer sentiment toward increased prices and their willingness to continue paying increased prices for beer from various outlets. The current study provides an initial assessment of craft beer consumers’ purchase behaviors for on(own)- and off-premise consumption given the impacts of COVID-19 and the recent economic situation. Past research has indicated that increased prices tend to lead to decreased purchases of beer (and alcohol in general). Results of the current online survey of craft beer drinkers mostly align with past findings, as nearly half of the 350 participants in this study indicated that they had decreased their consumption of craft beer away from home. Relatedly, respondents indicated a relatively low willingness to pay price increases for craft beer consumed on-premise (own-premise) or off-premise.

Publisher

MDPI AG

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