Launier explained why that’s a problem.“Cans cost a lot. Labels cost a lot. So, while we’re selling a lot, we’re not making a lot of money.”The owners aren’t complaining.
They’re managing and are relieved they have not had to lay off any staff.At Town Square Brewing, Brandon Boutin describes a similarly weird year.“The pandemic, for us, has been quite a roller-coaster.”Before the pandemic, half of the brewery’s revenue came from selling its beer to restaurants and liquor stores.
The other half was from its on-site restaurant.Provincial restrictions forced the restaurant to close and before that, the province required reduced capacity.