Structural changes were made in the beer industry, which also affected Halmstad's two breweries. The competitor Östra Bryggeriet was bought by Krönleins in 1979. The same year Krönleins also stopped producing their own malt.
Changes within the beer industry affected Halmstad's two breweries. Östra Bryggeriet, a competitor, was purchased by Krönleins in 1979.  Simultaneously, Krönleins stopped making their own malt that year.