Beer production rise post-pandemic, but consumption in Ireland continues 20-year downward trend

A Drinks Ireland|Beer report shows that the ending of the pandemic resulted in a 110% increase in beer production in Ireland as both the domestic and international markets reopened.

The sales of zero-alcohol beer increased by 25% last year.

Beer production and exports in Ireland increased following the pandemic, but consumption is still below 2019 levels, according to Drinks Ireland.

Beer sales jumped after the pandemic restrictions were lifted, but a report by the industry body found that they have not fully recovered as consumers make efforts to reduce their alcohol intake.