Dossier
craft beer
Coverage of craft beer in the Nexus archive.
- Big brewers ‘misleading drinkers’ over craft beer credentials, says Camra
Camra, an ale enthusiasts' club, alleges that big brewers are misleading consumers about their beers' 'craft' credentials and geographical origins. The group has urged the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate claims of anti-competitive practices that are disadvantaging independent breweries.
- Charlotte’s brewery boom cools: Is your favorite taproom safe?
Charlotte's craft beer market has cooled, with several breweries closing since 2024 and 60% reporting sales declines. Despite this, some breweries like Town Brewing in Wesley Heights remain operational, and Charlotte still has 73 active microbreweries and taprooms. Industry leaders note market maturity rather than saturation as the cause of the downturn.