Brewing

Small beer: Irish craft breweries battle for survival as drinkers stay loyal to big brands

While it had been believed that the public’s appetite for craft beer would return after the pandemic, the battle with big brands for market share means many microbreweries are now facing consolidation or closure

Gráinne Walsh and Tim Barber, co-owners of Metalman Brewing Co in Waterford city: while Metalman was a labour of love for the husband-and-wife team, running a craft brewery was full-on. Picture: Patrick Browne