What happened: Independent breweries in the UK are producing dark beers using the same nitrogen process as Guinness, aiming to compete with the popular stout. Guinness has recently gained renewed popularity, especially among younger drinkers.
Why it matters:
- Increased competition could diversify the market for nitro stouts.
- Consumers may benefit from more variety and innovation in dark beers.
MNN Take: The nitrogen process gives stouts a distinctive creamy texture, which has become popular beyond Guinness. Smaller brewers adopting this technique show how trends can spread and reshape traditional beer markets.
Sources: Guardian UK