Eurostat
Whereas specifc data on the brewing sector was
collected through questionnaires completed by national
brewing association and beer producers, more general
economic data such as economical indicators and
business statistics were obtained from Eurostat.
Most data was from 2009.
The Brewers of Europe
In addition to the information from the questionnaires,
statistics provided by The Brewers of Europe have been
used. These statistics consisted of general information
on the beer industry in European countries, for example :
data on production, consumption and direct employment
in the brewing sector. The Brewers of Europe provided
also alternative sources. Data has also been provided
by Euromalt.
The European Commission
The European Commission provides data on excise
duties and government revenues from alcoholic drinks
(i.e. beer, wine and spirit).
Beer Study 2009 edition
In some cases where no new data could be obtained
at all, data has been used from the 2009 study.
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Graph annex II.2. / Questionnaires returned
by beer producers per country
4 breweries or more
3 breweries
2 breweries
1 brewery
non-response
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