The third quarter of 2025 has been a mixed bag for breweries: some good news, some not-so-great, and plenty to think about if you run a taproom or kitchen. Shifts in how people spend (and how often they show up), along with some fresh ways to work with food suppliers, are forcing brewery owners to adapt. Here’s how the landscape looks right now: 1. The K-Shaped Economy Is Showing Up in Taprooms Look around most taprooms lately and you’ll see it: the K-shaped economy is real, and it’s likely...

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