There’s still plenty of money being made in this industry, $115.4 billion last year, with crafts share of this ginormous pie growing - independent breweries accounted for $28.4 billion of that amount. beer sales fell 3 percent in 2022, while craft beer sales rose ever so slightly, 0.1 percent. The recent announcement that San Francisco’s venerable Anchor Brewing will close after a 127-year run added fuel to the burning argument that beer - craft beer in particular - is in decline. 31.įrom the Best of Times, Worst of Times file: Admission is $65, rising to $75 after Aug. Tickets for the festival, which is set for 6 to 10 p.m. “It’s my most proud volunteer gig,” she said.Įach year, the festival relies on 200 to 300 volunteers, noted San Diego Professionals Against Cancer president Carri Chandler, including 100 people who simply pour beer samples. That was 25 years ago, and Chessman hasn’t missed a festival since. When Chessman turned 21, she volunteered to pour beer at the festival in her mom’s honor. Like most of us, they’ve had loved ones touched by cancer.Ĭhessman’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 43.

The festival has made possible MRI machines in Rady Children’s Hospital’s cancer wing, vans to transport cancer patients to appointments and grants to researchers.Įvery brewery presented at the festival - this year, there will be more than 45, each pouring two or more beers - is donating brews to the cause. To date, ticket sales have funded more than $740,000 in critical assistance to those fighting this lethal disease.

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