Brewing at the time of COVID: the impact of the pandemic crisis on UK craft breweries and its implications for the sector and local economies

Cabras, Ignazio; Shakina, Ekaterina; Waehning, Nadine; Sohns, Franziska; Bosworth, Gary

doi:10.1080/00343404.2023.2170343

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“…One limitation of the study is that it was conducted when the pandemic was in its infancy, that is, early spring 2020. Recently, research show that the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced the craft brewing sector and that the significant contextual differences between breweries located in rural and urban areas, identified before the pandemic, are continued and have even worsened which further highlights the need for new research in the craft beer area (Cabras et al, 2023). This study has also shown significant differences between rural and urban craft breweries that affect their ability to contribute to local place development in different ways.…”

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Craft breweries and local place development – Perspectives from a Scandinavian context

Dalborg,

Skoglund,

Wally Ryan

et al. 2023

Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit

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In recent decades, the craft beer sector has grown rapidly, and it has been studied across the world through various lenses. In Norway and Sweden, the sector is a well-established complement to large-scale beer producers, but it has yet to be thoroughly studied. Previous studies show that the location of a brewery is important in terms of marketing and branding approaches, but also that craft brewers contribute to place development. The aim of this study is to explore how context affects the possibilities of craft breweries to contribute to local place development. The study results are built on a web-survey, answered by 201 craft beer brewers in Norway and Sweden. The findings show that brewers, especially those located in rural areas, struggle under tough conditions regarding profit margins, as well as troublesome and limiting legislation. Place is considered very important, but breweries in rural areas use place-connection to a higher extent. Tourism is important, especially for breweries located in rural areas, and changes in regulation could increase the importance even more. The results of this study show that there exist contextual differences which also have an impact on the extent to which the brewers can contribute to their local community.

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confidence: 99%

Craft breweries and local place development – Perspectives from a Scandinavian context

Dalborg,

Skoglund,

Wally Ryan

et al. 2023

Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit

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“…In addition, the beverage of choice in social contexts declined in consumption during COVID-19 because of the aforementioned significant restrictions in the on-trade and related sectors. Large companies were more resilient during the pandemic because of their greater access to the food distribution channel [49][50][51].…”

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Analysis of the Financial and Non-Financial Indicators of the Beer Sector: Italy and Spain

Arimany Serrat,

Sgorla

2024

Preprint

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A study analyzed financial statements in the beer sectors of Italy and Spain during 2019-2021 using compositional data analysis (CoDa) to gauge pre- and post-pandemic financial health and aid sector-level decision-making. Geometric averages were employed to mitigate statistical issues, offering more accurate insights than arithmetic averages. The exploratory, quantitative methodology calculated key financial ratios and profitability metrics. Results indicated satisfactory short-term solvency. Returns and margins remained subpar despite pandemic policies. Geometric averages proved essential in portraying sector health accurately, underscoring the need for their use in classic brewing sector ratios. The study also showcased CoDa's efficacy in diagnosing sectoral financial health for informed decision-making. Furthermore, a web analysis revealed varying transparency levels in communicating non-financial indicators, with Spain excelling in waste, water, and energy disclosures, while Italy prioritized energy and waste with less transparency.

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“…Geographically disaggregated analysis of pub closures due to COVID‐19 impacts is sparser in the academic literature. In the related craft brewery industry, Cabras et al (2023) found rural businesses to be at a greater disadvantage from the pandemic due to impacts on their customer base, business strategy and inability to diversify and access financial support.…”

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An exploration of recent trends in the number of British pubs and how these vary by neighbourhood type

Clark

Leahy

Hood

2023

Geographical Journal

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The common narrative in the media is that the British public house is in terminal decline and that these losses are having a significant impact on local communities. While it is true that some pubs are closing, it is also true that others are opening. This article examines the quarterly trend of pub numbers over eight years in various neighbourhoods and utilises a multilevel model to estimate and illustrate these trends. City and town centres with a thriving night‐time economy show the most significant increases in pub numbers, whereas suburban areas show a more mixed picture, with pubs in less affluent areas performing better. The areas where reductions are most pronounced are rural locations, especially remote rural communities. The article concludes with an analysis of the reasons behind these trends and suggests avenues for future research.

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Brewing at the time of COVID: the impact of the pandemic crisis on UK craft breweries and its implications for the sector and local economies

Cited by 9 publications

References 53 publications

Craft breweries and local place development – Perspectives from a Scandinavian context

Craft breweries and local place development – Perspectives from a Scandinavian context

Analysis of the Financial and Non-Financial Indicators of the Beer Sector: Italy and Spain

An exploration of recent trends in the number of British pubs and how these vary by neighbourhood type

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