The Culprit in Mexico’s Beer Shortage Isn’t Just Supply. It’s Demand

  • After glass and cans ran low, consumer buying now adds strains
  • Craft breweries fighting to keep their place on the market

Corona brand beer in Merida, Mexico.

Photographer: Mauricio Palos/Bloomberg
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Mexican beer sellers who’ve struggled through bottle and can shortages are facing a new challenge keeping their shelves stocked: robust demand.