A well-known Hudson Valley brewery is getting out of the business.
The craft beer business has been going through a major transition over the last few years, and the Hudson Valley hasn’t been immune. Several breweries across the region have either closed their doors, changed ownership, or put their properties up for sale.
The challenges facing breweries aren’t unique to New York. Nationwide, beer consumption has been declining as younger consumers drink less alcohol overall and increasingly choose alternatives like hard seltzers, canned cocktails, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Rising ingredient costs, higher labor expenses and increased competition have also put pressure on many independent breweries…