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The development of the craft beer market, microorganisms, unconventional additives and their impact on the final product
Background. The modern brewing industry is currently undergoing enormous and rapid changes in many countries around the world. The growing number of craft breweries and microbreweries is a challenge for large beer companies due to the emergence of new beer styles and interesting additions that give the consumer a much wider choice than classic light lager. The aim of this publication is to present changes taking place in craft brewing in Central and Eastern Europe and further prospects for the development of this sector. Results and conclusions. This review presents a literature study of key insights influencing the development of craft beer and the transformation of the brewing industry. The history of the global beer revolution and its significance for the development of the craft brewery market in Central and Eastern Europe were briefly presented. This paper also discussed the role of microorganisms and innovative additives used in the production of craft beer , influencing not only its taste, but also the increase in nutritional value and, consequently, greater market interest in this type of beer. Opportunities and prospects for further development of this type of beer, both in Poland and in Central and Eastern Europe, are promising. Craft breweries have made a real revolution on the beer market, influencing consumer preferences, contributing to the improvement of quality and the diversification of the offer on the beer market. When purchasing such a product, the consumer is more aware of the sustainable use of local raw materials in its production.