Barley costs add another straw to the brewers back

How volatile grain prices have added another straw to the brewers’ backs

High prices and the cost of energy needed for malting have added further strain to brewers, particularly smaller producers.

Brewers have faced a challenging few quarters amid spiralling input costs and pressure on consumer incomes. Some smaller players have not made it to 2023, with brewers on both sides of the Atlantic closing, but operators of all sizes will be hoping for some respite this year.

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