Beer industry suffers from 46% drop in production

Alcohol consumption in Ireland has fallen by almost a third since 2001

More people are drinking non-alcoholic beer, with sales up from 1.1% in 2020 to 1.5% in 2021.

Last year’s beer production figures fell as the pandemic leaves lasting wounds and non-alcoholic drinks rise in popularity, according to a new report.

Industry body Drinks Ireland said latest figures for the industry showed beer production fell by 46% in 2021 in comparison to a 13% decrease in 2020.