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Small German breweries fight for survival as costs rise

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April 30, 2025

Small German breweries are struggling amid rising energy costs and declining beer consumption, with bigger breweries benefitting from the crisis.

Germany's small breweries are struggling due to rising costs and increased competition from larger producers. Lang-Bräu in Bavaria is closing after 170 years, while Andechs Monastery Brewery is surviving through innovation and a loyal customer base. The economic pressures are forcing many mid-sized breweries to shut down.

 

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