The brewing industry trade association in France, Brasseurs de France, has said that about 2.5 million gallons of beer will be sent down the drain, leftover from the closure of bars, restaurants and sports arenas.
France has cautiously begun to lift its lockdown, with millions back in work after eight weeks of restrictions. With that process comes the delivery of fresh beer, and the pick-up for the first time since the closure of unused beer.
About 25% of the 300-plus breweries in France were shutdown at the end of April due to lack of business, according to a survey carried out by Brasseurs de France with its 300 members.