The consumption of beer has declined, and craft breweries in Ohio, USA, have closed down one after another

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2026-10-1

After years of growth, the craft beer industry in the United States has transitioned from stagnation to decline. Last year, nearly 500 craft breweries in the United States went bankrupt, nearly 200 more than newly opened breweries. The American Brewers Association reported that the total production of craft beer decreased by 4% last year, and the number of craft breweries decreased by 2.9%, with 60% of craft breweries experiencing a decrease in production. In the first half of 2026, production further decreased by 4%.

In addition, the decrease in craft beer production last year was 4%, which was smaller than the 5.7% decrease in overall beer production. Multiple factors have posed challenges to the eoe Brewery: Americans are drinking less alcohol than ever before; Brewers complain that Ohio's laws force them to sign unfavorable agreements with wholesale suppliers; They also find it difficult to sell beverages with added THC, which have become an important source of income.

Eric Bean, the owner of Columbus Brewery, said, "Brewers are facing new challenges everywhere." He pointed out that aluminum prices have risen by 30%, beer sales in supermarkets have stagnated, and the economic situation is becoming increasingly severe.

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