Craft Beer Industry Faces Tough Times as Popular Brewery Shuts Down

The craft beer industry is going through a rough patch. Many breweries are closing their doors. This is happening after a few years of struggles. The situation might get worse before it gets better. Over 250 breweries in the U. S. have already closed this year. More are expected to follow. Some breweries, like Bosque Brewing Company, filed for bankruptcy. Others, like Entropy Brewing Company, closed without any formal process. Big names like Rogue Ales & Spirits and Iron Hill Brewery have also shut down. Sanitas Brewing Company is the latest to close. They had three taprooms in Colorado. All of them are now closed. The company did not give a specific reason. But others have cited rising costs and tough competition.Sanitas started in 2013. It was a dream come true for its founders. They even expanded to other states and countries. But now, that dream is over. They thanked their customers and said it was a tough decision. Sanitas was known for its unique promotions. They offered half-price beers when a train passed by. They also had a variety of beers. From IPAs to sours, they had something for everyone. The craft beer industry is facing big challenges. Sanitas is just one example. It shows how hard it is to keep a brewery running. The future of craft beer is uncertain.