British beer drinkers are increasingly favouring brands that support their community. UK brewery and chain Greene King has shown a remarkable response across a number of ethical challenges, from tackling its difficult past to supporting its pubs’ tenants throughout the pandemic.

Embracing the American craft beer drinker's evolving taste buds, brewery Clown Shoes Beer is catering to more experimental inclinations. Pandemic stay-at-home orders have Americans craving any sense of normalcy – quirky bevs combine indulgence with the ease of cracking open a beer.

COVID-19 saw many small businesses across the US fear for their survival, but Texan beer fans have stepped up to support their local craft breweries. How have producers adapted to the challenges posed by the crisis? And what did the pandemic reveal about the value of community in the sector?