The Impact of Tariffs & Small Format Cans in The Craft Brewing World with Jessica Infante

The latest episode of SNEED-CAST dives deep into the complexities of the craft beer industry, featuring insights from Jessica Infante, Managing Editor at Brewbound. Hosted by Alexa and Quinton, the conversation covers significant challenges facing brewers today—from the impact of tariffs on aluminum prices to evolving packaging trends like small cans and their appeal to Gen Z and Baby Boomers alike.  

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00:00 - Introduction  
00:31 - The Haziness of Aluminum Tariffs  
02:48 - Challenges with Aluminum Supply During the Pandemic  
04:25 - Craft Brewers Grappling with Tariff Volatility  
10:23 - The Rise of Small Cans  
17:45 - Gen Z’s Drinking Preferences  
18:51 - The Decline of Craft Beer Sales  
23:20 - Direct-to-Consumer Shipping  
29:29 - Alcohol and Health Conversations  
33:06 - Spring Beer Favorites