US breweries face supply shortages and rising costs

U.S. craft breweries are facing supply shortages and rising costs due to new tariffs imposed by President Trump. These tariffs affect essential materials like aluminum cans and Canadian malted barley, leading to potential price increases for consumers. Breweries are struggling with a lack of bottle supplies as major suppliers shift production back to bottles. This change, combined with higher aluminum costs, complicates production and pricing for craft brewers, who operate on thin margins. Uncertainty remains over future tariffs, particularly on imported malt and bottle caps. Breweries report difficulties in planning their production and managing inventory due to fluctuating costs and limited storage capacity.