NEWS & VIEWS – 25th March 2024
Brewery Insolvencies Continue
I think we are all aware that it has been a bad year for brewery insolvencies in the UK. It turns out that the numbers are up 82% in a year, according to audit firm Mazars.
I think we are all aware that it has been a bad year for brewery insolvencies in the UK. It turns out that the numbers are up 82% in a year, according to audit firm Mazars.
Non-Alcoholic Beers Only 1% of Sales
Jeff Alworth at Beervana is never scared to identify the elephant in the room, and this week he points out that non-alcoholic beers are still less than 1% of total beer sales, and the growth is slowing.
Jeff Alworth at Beervana is never scared to identify the elephant in the room, and this week he points out that non-alcoholic beers are still less than 1% of total beer sales, and the growth is slowing.
The Spirit of Craft
In contrast to the above, what is an actual threat to Craft Beer is “Craft Spirits”, especially in the USA, where they are growing by >10% per year.
In contrast to the above, what is an actual threat to Craft Beer is “Craft Spirits”, especially in the USA, where they are growing by >10% per year.
Which Bar?
Finally, here is a whimsical article by the king of Brussels, Eoghan Walsh, who reflects on just why we strongly favour one bar over another, even though both are essentially identical.
Finally, here is a whimsical article by the king of Brussels, Eoghan Walsh, who reflects on just why we strongly favour one bar over another, even though both are essentially identical.
