Michigan craft beer trends, what to look for in 2021
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
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Michigan breweries were confronted with some of their biggest challenges in 2020. What can we expect in the craft brewing world here in the Mitten as move forward? Will adversity spark creativity? Are big changes coming to Michigan beer? Inquiring minds want to know.
“By and large, the craft beer world is a progressive world,” said David Ringler from Cedar Springs Brewing Company, when asked about trends in beer for 2021.
We reached out to a few experts in the beer industry to get their take on what might be coming in 2021. We found that while there some things they saw happening across the board, there are also a few interesting outliers that might prove to be bigger players in years to come.
Aluminum Can Shortage Has Michigan Breweries Turning To Bottles
Do you prefer your beer in a can or a bottle? I prefer mine in an ice cold glass but I ll settle for either.
The increased demand for aluminum cans has been going on for a few years now and the COVID-19 pandemic has added to that. Back in November, investors announced that the U.S. was short 10 billion cans in 2020.
So what does that mean for the beer industry?
With draft and keg sales being down, people have been buying more beer from local stores. Which, has left breweries scrounging to get their hands on cans. Larry Bell, the founder of Bell s Brewery, Inc. believes people buy cans over bottles because you get more,