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Craft Beer Industry Faces Struggles but Holds Hope

3/19/2026

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Chris Bell opened Call to Arms Brewing Company in Denver in 2015, which closed in December 2025 due to declining sales and rising costs exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stuart Keating closed Earthbound Beer in St. Louis in 2024 after a significant drop in production and sales.
Despite these challenges, industry leaders remain optimistic that the craft beer market may rebound as Gen Z begins to engage with breweries.

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Story summary

Chris Bell opened Call to Arms Brewing Company in Denver in 2015, which closed in December 2025 due to declining sales and rising costs exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stuart Keating closed Earthbound Beer in St. Louis in 2024 after a significant drop in production and sales.
Despite these challenges, industry leaders remain optimistic that the craft beer market may rebound as Gen Z begins to engage with breweries.