The Brewery Boom is Busting, and It’s Kinda Weird to Watch

I was in college when the craft brewery boom really took off. New spots were opening everywhere, each with its own vibe and specialty. It felt like the industry was unstoppable.

Now, a decade later, I’m seeing so many of them close due to oversaturation. It’s weird watching capitalism play out in real time—seeing something thrive, then hit a tipping point, and finally decline. Even businesses built on passion aren’t immune to market forces.