What are the best beer stocks?

No discussion about best beer stocks is complete without mentioning Anheuser Busch. That’s because the company owns Bud Light, which consistently ranks as America’s top-selling beer brand. Further, with the consumer economy taking a hit during the pandemic, cheap alcoholic beverages have much more of an appeal these days.

Are beer stocks based on American brands?

No. Many beer stocks represent American companies that represent many brands worldwide. Plus, the American beer industry was founded by Germans and primarily produces lagers. Moreover, many European companies that own a range of alcohol brands like Campari are available for trading.

Are beer stocks a good investment?

Beer stocks, as represented by the S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector Index benchmark, have risen 8% in the past 12 months compared with a 7% gain for the Russell 1000. Here are the top three beer stocks with the best value, the fastest growth, and the most momentum. All numbers below are as of May 16.