The recent closures of small-scale craft breweries highlight tough economic times, yet the spirit of creative defiance and quirky independence remains alive in the brewing sector.
At the annual Didsbury beer festival, brewers like Cloudwater and Big Trip showcased their innovative beers, demonstrating a mix of playful creativity and serious dedication to hoppy flavors.
A recent survey reports that nearly half of respondents mistakenly believe the so-called 'independent' Neck Oil beer is genuinely craft, revealing how multinational corporations mislead consumers.
Three-quarters of survey participants felt misled by unclear beer ownership, prompting the Society of Independent Brewers to shift from the craft label to a clearer indie beer designation.
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