Cold, rainy weather brings slump in beer sales

Beer producers say that sales of beer on tap in the past three months have dropped as compared to the same period last year due to the cold and rainy weather. Although no official statistics are out yet, some brewers say the drop is likely to be in two-digit numbers. Beer sales usually soar in late March, early April with the opening of outdoor eateries and garden restaurants. These outlets account for a third of overall beer sales.