Top 10 Beverage Trends for 2012*

1. Locally produced wine and beer
2. Micro-distilled/artisan spirits
3. Culinary cocktails (e.g., savory, fresh ingredients, herb-infused)
4. Food-beer pairings/beer dinners
5. Onsite barrel-aged drinks
6. Bar chefs/mixologists
7. Gluten-free beer
8. 8Specialty beer (e.g., seasonal, fruit, spiced)
9. Organic wine
10. Craft beer/microbrews

*Source 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast, National Restaurant Association