Beloved beer brand and brewery closes down, no bankruptcy yet
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- The craft beer industry in the U.S. has faced significant challenges in 2025, with over 250 breweries shutting down permanently in the first half of the year. Factors contributing to this trend include rising operational costs, a decline in taproom visitors, and intense competition in retail markets.
- The closure of these beloved breweries highlights the precarious state of the craft beer sector, signaling potential long-term impacts on local economies, employment, and consumer choices, as well as raising concerns about the sustainability of smaller breweries in an increasingly competitive landscape.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

