“I like beer as much as the next guy. But I cannot imagine that these places are going to stay in business in such a small, concentrated market.”
they’re NOT staying in business: as you point out, they’re grossly overbuilt, plus secular market changes are adding to their woes, namely their former beer-swilling yuppie clientele are growing up and moving on, and the next generation are hooked on Zima-like alcoholic, flavored water ... the result is a YUGE shakeout for this “industry” ...
The whole thing will end when Muslim rule takes over.
No alcohol.