As Colorado’s Craft Beer Scene Loses Steam, Owners Pivot

Dear Client: Even the most notable craft beer markets in the U.S. are having to pivot to respond to the economic environment and changing consumer tastes. Case in point: Colorado, where local outlet CPR news reports brewery closures outpaced openings last year (30 v. 25). The following are some highlights benchmarking the state’s craft market and how craft brewers are getting creative to stay afloat.  UNIQUE BUSINESS ADAPTATIONS. Colorado Brewers Guild president Shawnee Adelson, who’s been with the org nearly