About the film
Beer Wars is a 2009 documentary film about the American beer industry, directed by Anat Baron. It examines differences between large corporate breweries such as Anheuser-Busch, Miller Brewing Company, and Coors Brewing Company and smaller producers including Dogfish Head Brewery, Moonshot 69, Yuengling, and Stone Brewing Co. The film also covers craft-beer producers more broadly, along with the use of advertising and lobbyists to control the beer market.
Its account suggests those practices can harm competition and consumer choice. Beer Wars runs 89 minutes, was made in the United States, and is in English. The entry identifies it as a documentary film released in 2009, making its industry focus and director central details for viewers selecting a business or culture documentary.
Who it is for
This suits viewers interested in the American beer industry, corporate and craft breweries, and the role of advertising or lobbyists in markets. It can also support classroom discussion about competition and consumer choice.
Worth knowing
- Focuses on the American beer industry
- Contrasts corporate and smaller breweries
- Covers advertising and lobbyists
- Includes craft-beer producers
- 89-minute English documentary
Before you press play
- Released in 2009
- Focus is limited to the beer market
The short of it
Beer Wars offers an industry-focused documentary built around corporate, craft, advertising, and lobbying themes. Its 89-minute English presentation provides a defined entry point into debates about competition and consumer choice.