'One lingering aftereffect of the pandemic is that many people are going out to eat and drink less frequently than they once did... Drinkers are also shifting loyalties. Many people, especially younger adults, are drinking less, and when they do drink, they often turn to hard seltzer, cider, cocktails including ready-to-drink ones and craft spirts.'
'IPA's dominance and lager's recent ascendancy into the mainstream may come at the expense of beer diversity. IPAs account for around 43% of all craft beer sold, and craft pilsners and other pale lagers combined add up to about the same percentage.'
During 2023, 420 new breweries opened, while 385 closed, according to the Brewers Association a small net gain, but significantly slower growth than just a few years ago.
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