Breweries and Their Target Audience: Social Media Debates the Hot Issue
As craft breweries continue to thrive across the U.S., a heated debate has emerged—should children be allowed in breweries?
A viral TikTok video in 2024 sparked widespread discussion after Clarice Burkett, a Florida resident, questioned why businesses that primarily serve age-restricted products would cater to families.
“If the primary source of income for the business is alcohol, why?” Burkett asked, igniting a fierce online conversation.
The Brewery Dilemma: A Space for Adults or a Family-Friendly Atmosphere?
Burkett acknowledged that some breweries intentionally create a family-friendly environment, and as a patron, she would expect kids in those spaces. However, she shared her frustration about an experience at a local brewery that only sells beer and merchandise—without a kitchen or restaurant.
She explained that she once asked the bartender if they had yard games, only to be told, “We did have cornhole, but we no longer have it because the kids destroyed it.”
Burkett’s argument? With no food options or activities for children, kids naturally become disruptive.
“I really don’t understand the thought process behind this, especially when they’re disturbing other customers,” she said.
Social Media Reactions: Mixed Opinions on Kids in Breweries
The debate quickly gained traction on TikTok, Reddit, and other social media platforms.
- Many sided with Burkett, arguing that breweries are meant to be adult spaces.
- “I have kids, but I hate seeing them in adult environments. Not everything is for everyone,” one TikTok user said.
- “I don’t want to be out having an adult conversation and hear kids screaming,” another added.
- “Get a babysitter!!!” one frustrated parent exclaimed, complaining about kids disrupting cornhole games.
- Others defended the practice, pointing out that kids in breweries are common in other cultures.
- “In Spain, we build playgrounds next to bars,” one user noted.
- “This is such an American mindset. In Europe, parents bring their kids to pubs and bars,” another user wrote.
Reddit Users Weigh In on the Brewery Culture Shift
The conversation extended to Reddit, where users debated the growing presence of children at breweries.
- “I was enjoying a craft beer, and suddenly it felt like a 3-year-old’s birthday party,” one user complained.
- “A lot of breweries now cater to families. Just find one that doesn’t,” another suggested.
- “One near me enforces a rule—’Children must be within your arm’s length at all times,'” shared another user, praising the policy.
Others compared the issue to another controversial topic: dogs on planes.
“If they’re well-behaved, I’ll get over it. But if they’re acting up, the parents are just selfishly inconveniencing everyone else,” one Redditor wrote.
The Ongoing Debate: Should Breweries Set Age Restrictions?
With craft breweries evolving into community gathering spaces, the question remains: should they cater to families, or should they remain adult-only zones?
While some argue that a brewery is no place for children, others believe parents should have the freedom to bring their kids—as long as they’re well-behaved.
Regardless of where people stand, one thing is clear: the debate over kids in breweries isn’t going away anytime soon.
Source: FOX News
