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.
The beer industry underwent structural changes, which affected Halmstad's breweries.  Östra Bryggeriet was acquired by Krönleins, and Krönleins stopped producing their own malt in the same year.