The craft beer scene’s biggest festival of the year became an inadvertent staging point for the many intersecting issues facing the industry. Brewers tried to put on a brave face but admitted “vibes were down.” The craft beer scene’s biggest festival of the year became an inadvertent staging point for the many intersecting issues facing the industry. Brewers tried to put on a brave face but admitted “vibes were down.” Small Business, Alcohol, Cost of Living, Tax, Hospitality Industry Latest business news