If the American Craft Brewing industry thought the last few years were tough with softening sales and changing consumer preferences, things are probably going to get worse before they get better. That ...

A small craft brewery that started in Syracuse nearly a decade ago before relocating to Liverpool in 2022 is closing next month. Stout Beard Brewing Co.‘s last day at 715 Old Liverpool Road will be ...

Darien’s Miskatonic Brewing Company produced acclaimed beers, but couldn’t overcome stress from failed Naperville location, ...

Iowa breweries SingleSpeed, Backpocket and Peace Tree have always been innovative, but The Brewery @ WonderBread marks a new ...

FARGO — The regional craft beer scene was rocked in late October by the announcement that Fargo Brewing Company was closing. The company, known for quality beer and popular events, was a social hub in ...

In the UC Davis pilot brewery, steam curled from stainless steel kettles and the smell of grain hung in the air as faculty, alumni and former professors returned to do what brought them together in ...

That’s what made Dale Katechis’ decision in November 2002 so disruptive. When Oskar Blues began packaging its beer ...

The craft beer industry is experiencing a downturn, with brewery closings exceeding openings for the first time since 2005. Several factors contribute to this decline, including competition from ...

The headlines about the independent craft brewery industry over the last year have not been good. "Has the Craft Beer Industry’s Keg Finally Kicked?" asked the New York Times in January. "Craft beer ...

Let’s set two vignettes against each other. The first story comes from February, when once-craft-but-not-anymore brewery Revolver (known for Blood & Honey) announced its closure. Online comment ...

Anyone paying attention to the craft beer industry in 2025 would probably be under the impression that it's on life support.