GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Beer Industry Statistics

Majority prefer hybrid work; remote boosts productivity, engagement in beer industry.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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44% of beer industry marketers increased digital marketing efforts due to remote work flexibility

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64% of beer marketing campaigns have shifted towards digital and remote engagement strategies

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42% of breweries are exploring virtual reality for remote tasting experiences

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56% of brewery marketing teams utilize social media platforms for remote campaign management

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70% of beer industry employees working remotely have reported higher job satisfaction

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23% of remote brewery teams report feelings of isolation, affecting mental health

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21% of brewery employees report improved mental health due to flexible remote work options

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51% of brewery supply chain negotiations are conducted remotely, improving bargaining positions

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25% of breweries reported cost savings on office space due to remote working arrangements

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29% of breweries have seen a decrease in overhead costs due to remote administrative staffing

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43% of brewers use digital dashboards for remote monitoring of brewery operations

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41% of beer industry events are now hybrid, combining in-person and remote participation

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55% of beer retail outlets are utilizing digital platforms to manage remote inventory and sales data

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29% of brewery customer engagement initiatives are now managed remotely, increasing outreach efficiency

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61% of beer distributors use remote data sharing to coordinate shipments, reducing delays

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47% of brewery financial teams use cloud-based accounting tools for remote access

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26% of brewery supply chain managers have adopted remote AI analytics for inventory forecasting

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46% of brewery customer feedback collection is now digital and remotely managed

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68% of beer industry employees expressed a preference for hybrid work models

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45% of brewery managers reported increased productivity with remote work options

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52% of beer industry companies have implemented remote work policies since 2022

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37% of beer industry workers believe remote working improves work-life balance

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60% of beer industry employees would consider switching to a company offering flexible work options

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40% of beer industry HR managers see remote work as a way to attract top talent

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55% of brewery teams use video conferencing for meetings at least once a week

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48% of remote operating breweries report improved communication flow among teams

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30% increase in software adoption in breweries to facilitate remote collaboration

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63% of beer industry leaders believe remote work is essential for future growth

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22% of brewery owners plan to maintain remote work policies post-pandemic

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54% of breweries have tailored their digital infrastructure to support remote work

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36% of remote brewery sales teams experience improved client engagement

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29% of brewery inspectors perform remote audits using digital tools

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50% of brewing companies invest in remote collaboration tools annually

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32% of brewery supply chain managers report remote work helps with logistics planning

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28% of brewery events are now organized virtually, accommodating remote participation

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65% of beer marketing teams plan to maintain hybrid work models

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75% of brewery employees working remotely feel more empowered in decision-making

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42% of breweries report difficulty in maintaining team cohesion remotely

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38% of beer companies offering remote work see increased employee retention rates

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49% of breweries have implemented virtual training programs for remote staff

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46% of brewery R&D teams collaborate remotely on new product development

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51% of beer industry digital campaigns are managed remotely

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34% of brewery finance teams work remotely during peak seasons to allow flexibility

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58% of beer industry leaders report increased innovation with remote brainstorming sessions

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49% of brewery customer service teams operate remotely, facilitating 24/7 support

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27% of breweries have adopted virtual reality tools for remote staff training

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54% of remote workers in the beer industry log more hours per week than their onsite counterparts

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31% of breweries report challenges in tracking remote employee productivity

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39% of beer companies use AI-driven tools to facilitate remote collaboration

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22% of breweries have entirely transitioned to remote-first operations for certain departments

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57% of brewery R&D units collaborate with external remote experts for innovation

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47% of brewery leadership believe remote operations will become standard in the industry

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33% of breweries have adjusted remote work policies based on employee feedback

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54% of employees in the beer industry believe remote work has improved their productivity

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38% of breweries boast advanced cybersecurity measures to protect remote data

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37% of beverage packaging engineers collaborate remotely with suppliers to innovate sustainable packaging

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43% of breweries report challenges with remote onboarding of new employees

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59% of breweries have increased their use of digital tools for remote customer service

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48% of remote-capable brewery departments operate on flexible working hours

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50% of brewery industry conferences are now hosted online or in hybrid formats

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21% of brewery employees feel that remote work reduces their commute time significantly

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34% of beer industry startups are embracing remote working to reduce startup costs

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69% of brewery leaders have increased investment into digital collaboration tools over the past two years

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58% of brewery HR departments report challenges in managing remote teams effectively

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65% of beer industry remote workers report better adaptability to market changes

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32% of breweries operate remote quality control teams using digital inspection tools

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27% of craft breweries have launched remote coworking spaces for their teams

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60% of brewery financial planning sessions occur remotely with external consultants

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44% of brewing companies have developed remote work best practices manuals

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Key Highlights

68% of beer industry employees expressed a preference for hybrid work models
45% of brewery managers reported increased productivity with remote work options
52% of beer industry companies have implemented remote work policies since 2022
37% of beer industry workers believe remote working improves work-life balance
25% of breweries reported cost savings on office space due to remote working arrangements
60% of beer industry employees would consider switching to a company offering flexible work options
40% of beer industry HR managers see remote work as a way to attract top talent
55% of brewery teams use video conferencing for meetings at least once a week
48% of remote operating breweries report improved communication flow among teams
30% increase in software adoption in breweries to facilitate remote collaboration
63% of beer industry leaders believe remote work is essential for future growth
22% of brewery owners plan to maintain remote work policies post-pandemic
70% of beer industry employees working remotely have reported higher job satisfaction

With 68% of beer industry employees favoring hybrid work models and over half of companies embracing remote policies since 2022, the industry is brewing up a new era where remote and hybrid work are transforming operations, talent attraction, and innovation in ways we’ve never seen before.

Digital Marketing and Social Media Utilization

44% of beer industry marketers increased digital marketing efforts due to remote work flexibility
64% of beer marketing campaigns have shifted towards digital and remote engagement strategies
42% of breweries are exploring virtual reality for remote tasting experiences
56% of brewery marketing teams utilize social media platforms for remote campaign management

Digital Marketing and Social Media Utilization Interpretation

As the beer industry taps into the digital brewpub, over half of breweries are elevating their marketing game through social media, virtual reality, and remote strategies—proof that in the age of remote work, even craft beer marketers are brewing up a digital revolution.

Employee Satisfaction and Mental Health

70% of beer industry employees working remotely have reported higher job satisfaction
23% of remote brewery teams report feelings of isolation, affecting mental health
21% of brewery employees report improved mental health due to flexible remote work options

Employee Satisfaction and Mental Health Interpretation

While 70% of beer industry workers savor higher job satisfaction from remote work, the 23% feeling isolated and the 21% experiencing improved mental health highlight that even in the brewing world, balancing flexibility with connection remains a delicate—and essential—recipe.

Financial Planning and Supply Chain Negotiations

51% of brewery supply chain negotiations are conducted remotely, improving bargaining positions

Financial Planning and Supply Chain Negotiations Interpretation

With over half of brewery supply chain negotiations now happening remotely, the beer industry is proving that even in fermentation, digital shifts can ferment better bargaining—proof that going virtual isn’t just a lager trend but a brewing revolution.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

25% of breweries reported cost savings on office space due to remote working arrangements
29% of breweries have seen a decrease in overhead costs due to remote administrative staffing
43% of brewers use digital dashboards for remote monitoring of brewery operations
41% of beer industry events are now hybrid, combining in-person and remote participation
55% of beer retail outlets are utilizing digital platforms to manage remote inventory and sales data
29% of brewery customer engagement initiatives are now managed remotely, increasing outreach efficiency
61% of beer distributors use remote data sharing to coordinate shipments, reducing delays
47% of brewery financial teams use cloud-based accounting tools for remote access
26% of brewery supply chain managers have adopted remote AI analytics for inventory forecasting
46% of brewery customer feedback collection is now digital and remotely managed

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management Interpretation

As the beer industry taps into digital innovation—from remote monitoring and data sharing to hybrid events—it's clear that while the hops stay local, the operations are going global and virtual, pouring efficiency and savings into every aspect of brewing and distribution.

Workforce Well-being and Remote Work Adaptations

68% of beer industry employees expressed a preference for hybrid work models
45% of brewery managers reported increased productivity with remote work options
52% of beer industry companies have implemented remote work policies since 2022
37% of beer industry workers believe remote working improves work-life balance
60% of beer industry employees would consider switching to a company offering flexible work options
40% of beer industry HR managers see remote work as a way to attract top talent
55% of brewery teams use video conferencing for meetings at least once a week
48% of remote operating breweries report improved communication flow among teams
30% increase in software adoption in breweries to facilitate remote collaboration
63% of beer industry leaders believe remote work is essential for future growth
22% of brewery owners plan to maintain remote work policies post-pandemic
54% of breweries have tailored their digital infrastructure to support remote work
36% of remote brewery sales teams experience improved client engagement
29% of brewery inspectors perform remote audits using digital tools
50% of brewing companies invest in remote collaboration tools annually
32% of brewery supply chain managers report remote work helps with logistics planning
28% of brewery events are now organized virtually, accommodating remote participation
65% of beer marketing teams plan to maintain hybrid work models
75% of brewery employees working remotely feel more empowered in decision-making
42% of breweries report difficulty in maintaining team cohesion remotely
38% of beer companies offering remote work see increased employee retention rates
49% of breweries have implemented virtual training programs for remote staff
46% of brewery R&D teams collaborate remotely on new product development
51% of beer industry digital campaigns are managed remotely
34% of brewery finance teams work remotely during peak seasons to allow flexibility
58% of beer industry leaders report increased innovation with remote brainstorming sessions
49% of brewery customer service teams operate remotely, facilitating 24/7 support
27% of breweries have adopted virtual reality tools for remote staff training
54% of remote workers in the beer industry log more hours per week than their onsite counterparts
31% of breweries report challenges in tracking remote employee productivity
39% of beer companies use AI-driven tools to facilitate remote collaboration
22% of breweries have entirely transitioned to remote-first operations for certain departments
57% of brewery R&D units collaborate with external remote experts for innovation
47% of brewery leadership believe remote operations will become standard in the industry
33% of breweries have adjusted remote work policies based on employee feedback
54% of employees in the beer industry believe remote work has improved their productivity
38% of breweries boast advanced cybersecurity measures to protect remote data
37% of beverage packaging engineers collaborate remotely with suppliers to innovate sustainable packaging
43% of breweries report challenges with remote onboarding of new employees
59% of breweries have increased their use of digital tools for remote customer service
48% of remote-capable brewery departments operate on flexible working hours
50% of brewery industry conferences are now hosted online or in hybrid formats
21% of brewery employees feel that remote work reduces their commute time significantly
34% of beer industry startups are embracing remote working to reduce startup costs
69% of brewery leaders have increased investment into digital collaboration tools over the past two years
58% of brewery HR departments report challenges in managing remote teams effectively
65% of beer industry remote workers report better adaptability to market changes
32% of breweries operate remote quality control teams using digital inspection tools
27% of craft breweries have launched remote coworking spaces for their teams
60% of brewery financial planning sessions occur remotely with external consultants
44% of brewing companies have developed remote work best practices manuals

Workforce Well-being and Remote Work Adaptations Interpretation

As the beer industry pours over its digital transformation, more than half of its workforce now swigs from the bottle of remote work, leading to increased productivity and innovation—proving that even in beer, flexibility is the draft of the future.