Belize: Businesses beginning to feel beer shortages following power outage earlier this month

Hotels, resorts, and restaurants across Belize are beginning to feel the effects of a beer supply disruption, following a power outage that affected Bowen & Bowen’s production facilities earlier this month, Breaking Belize News reported on May 16.

The company, in a statement released on May 6th, confirmed that a major outage on May 5th had caused equipment failures and halted production on Line 2 — the line responsible for glass-bottled Belikin Beer and Belikin Stout.

As a result, many businesses are now facing a shortage of these popular beverages, particularly glass-bottled beers. One resort owner contacted our newsroom, expressing concern: “We’ve been struggling to restock the bar for our guests. It’s been difficult to find Belikin in bottles — and that’s what most visitors ask for.”

Bowen & Bowen noted that while the issue is temporary, it has increased production of canned beer to help meet demand in the short term. The company’s technical teams are reportedly working around the clock to restore full functionality to their glass bottling line.

In the meantime, local businesses are adapting — some switching entirely to canned beer, while others are facing tough questions from customers expecting the usual Belizean favorite in bottles.