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Craft beer in Canada is losing its fizz, as sales dry up and more breweries go bust

January 18, 2026

After years of seemingly unlimited growth for the craft beer industry, the party is winding down. Sales are down and the number of breweries in Canada has started to decline, a shift driven by a mix of cost pressures and changing consumer tastes and social habits. 

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