Much depends on if a vaccine that works can be developed or if the Virus dies off through lack of hosts or if it just goes dormant and carriers remain in the community. When the number of new cases gets down close to zero the Govt might let things reopen, not least because of the economic damage we’re suffering and the cost of paying the 80% with more to come this afternoon when the chancellor announces help for the self employed.
When (if) pubs reopen there are bound to be some restrictions, the neo-pro’s are creaming themselves at this movement in what can be banned, I believe this calleda Kensingtonan Overton Window*. There are also going to be logistical problems with restocking from the (remaining) breweries.
Whatever happens a major change in the beer landscape is inevitable.
*thanks to the more on the ball Quinno for putting this right.