New restrictions hit brewing industry and entire gastronomy

The two-month lockdown, restrictions on the operation of shops and restaurants and the cancellation of mass events worsened the condition of the beer industry, which was hit by the 10 percent excise tax increase at the beginning of this year. Craft breweries have suffered the most, with as much as 90 percent of the total sales declines. The losses have not been recovered so far, and the second wave of covid restrictions may hit the market even harder.

“This year is difficult for many…