What would move someone to buy a brewery in today’s market?
Industry headwinds haven’t exactly been positive—the Brewers Association reports that sales of craft beer fell 4 percent and more breweries closed than opened in 2024. Tariffs are one reason, as are labor costs, inflation, and changing consumer alcohol habits. With the heyday of the 2010s craft beer craze in the rearview mirror, many breweries are opting to liquidate.
But for the new owners of Starpoint Brewing, the answer to that question is straightforward: Community…