Classic beer styles gain new appreciation as craft beer market matures

Craft beer trends are shifting away from complex IPAs towards simpler, classic styles. The craft beer movement, once focused on small, independent breweries, has seen multinationals acquire key players and a decline in the actual craft sector, while IPAs remain dominant. There's a growing appreciation for traditional beer styles and their role in social gatherings, with some brewers focusing on neglected old-world and British ales.