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flag Canadian craft beer industry struggles with inflation, taxes, and tariffs, causing closures, yet shows resilience and growth in some provinces.

flag Canada’s craft beer industry faces ongoing challenges from inflation, rising liquor taxes—accounting for half a beer’s price—and U.S. tariffs, contributing to financial strain. flag Since the pandemic, breweries have seen layoffs, closures, and restructuring, with the national count dropping from 1,145 to 1,112 between 2024 and 2025, except in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. flag Despite this, Alberta and Saskatchewan report growth, with Alberta’s small brewers up 6.5% year-over-year. flag Some breweries, like Rebellion Brewing, are stabilizing, hiring, and expanding. flag Industry leaders say the sector is maturing, not collapsing, and expect long-term stability through innovation, cost management, and adapting to shifting consumer preferences like lower-alcohol options.

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