The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which consumer goods editor and analyst Austin Smith discusses topics across the investing world.

In today's edition, Austin looks at the big macro trends for investors in the alcohol space for 2012. If you're thinking about investing in any of the major breweries or alcohol companies, then this is a video you need to watch.

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