J 2025

EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BEER CONSUMER PREFERENCES IN SLOVAKIA: CRAFT OR INDUSTRIAL BEER?

SAVOV, Radovan; Peter ŠEDÍK; Kristína PREDANÓCYOVÁ; Cristina Bianca POCOL; Monika BŘEZINOVÁ et al.

Basic information

Original name

EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BEER CONSUMER PREFERENCES IN SLOVAKIA: CRAFT OR INDUSTRIAL BEER?

Authors

SAVOV, Radovan; Peter ŠEDÍK; Kristína PREDANÓCYOVÁ; Cristina Bianca POCOL and Monika BŘEZINOVÁ

Edition

Zagadnienia Ekonomiki Rolnej, 2025, 0044-1600

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

50204 Business and management

Country of publisher

Poland

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

References:

URL, URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 0.600 in 2024

Marked to be transferred to RIV

Yes

Organization unit

Ambis University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.30858/zer/211832

UT WoS

001653525300004

Keywords in English

consumer preferences;beer market;industrial beer;craft beer;segmentation

Tags

RIV_2025
Changed: 2/3/2026 14:50, Ing. Kateřina Lendrová

Abstract

In the original language

Aim: The aim of the research is to identify a typology of beer consumers in Slovakia based on their attitudes and preferences for industrial and craft beer. Material and Methods: The study is based on primary data (n = 904 beer drinkers) obtained by conducting an online questionnaire survey between September 2022 and July 2023. Principal components analysis was applied to eight statements towards the consumption of industrial and craft beer. Afterwards, segmentation was performed using the k-means clustering method. Results: The results made it possible to identify three different segments of beer consumers, which were as follows: craft beer enthusiasts, conservative drinkers, and indifferent consumers. Clusters were characterized based on socio-demographic variables, beer preferences, consumption patterns, and purchasing behavior. Conclusions: The identified segments of beer consumers support the development of consumer-oriented strategies aligned with current market trends. The research findings offer practical value for managerial decision-making in brewing companies. They provide a deeper understanding of customer needs and preferences, which can then be effectively incorporated into strategic planning.
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