2023 Year in Craft Beer

Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast

Looking back on the big styles and big stories of 2023.

We've almost made it through another year. Whew. Seems like they hasn't been a ton of sunshine and puppies for craft beer since before the plague and 2023 definitely brought its share of challenges.

The Most Loved Styles

We'll start off with some non-negative news and recap the top rated beer styles per Untappd. I'm a bit surprised here, but I talk it through and see why these styles landed where they did.

Is the Bubble Bursting?

The big Bubble Burst has been predicted for several years now for craft breweries. We're not really seeing a bubble burst, but we are seeing, as Bart Watson of the Brewers Association put it, market correction. Brewery closures, sell offs, bankruptcies, and mergers were the norm this year with a few lawsuits thrown in for good measure.

Bud Light Blunder

Another story that stayed in the news for most of the year. This one made everyone mad, and AB chose not to take sides on either front and just move on. Their moves cost them dearly, with lasting effects.

A Look Ahead

Who the heck knows what 2024 holds. We make some predictions and wishes. Unfortunately, signs point to more challenges for the industry. But, we're still going to get great beer from great brewers, so I guess it will be alright.

Thanks for spending 2023 with us. We appreciate you and hope 2024 is a banger of a year for you!

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