Sales of wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages have risen during the coronavirus pandemic — just not for some craft brewers, reports WBZ.
Craft beer, particularly brews made by small, artisan producers, is often consumed in bars, restaurants, tap rooms and brew pubs — all of which have closed in many communities across the United States. While those brewers may sell some packaged brews or kegs, they rely on such venues to get by.
As a result, small, independent craft brewers have been forced to lay off workers and dump large quantities of their prized beverage.
