Hundreds of high-quality craft breweries have faced economic distress during the Craft Beer Apocalypse, with many filing for bankruptcy protection to continue operating and others forced to close.
The craft beer industry faced 385 brewery closures in 2023 and another 399 closings in 2024, according to the Brewers Association.
The industry downturn led to more brewery closures than openings in 2025, with 434 shutting down and 268 opening by mid-December 2025, Brewbound reported on social media…