CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke to Stephen Beaumont, Author & Reviewer at BeaumontDrinks.com about the decline in the craft beer industry in the U.S., and how the ...
Ironically, I think the rise of craft beer did a lot to decrease consumption. Even cost aside, with cheap watery macro lagers it’s a lot easier to get a rolling buzz that builds up to intoxication. With craft beer at 7+% ABV, you drink one, you feel the alcohol and ergo it’s a lot harder to justify drinking a second.
Plus, the rise of remote work has killed the after work drink culture, especially for younger workers.
Ironically, I think the rise of craft beer did a lot to decrease consumption. Even cost aside, with cheap watery macro lagers it’s a lot easier to get a rolling buzz that builds up to intoxication. With craft beer at 7+% ABV, you drink one, you feel the alcohol and ergo it’s a lot harder to justify drinking a second.
Plus, the rise of remote work has killed the after work drink culture, especially for younger workers.