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Brewers Association–the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for U.S. breweries–today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on 2011 beer sales volume. Of the top 50 overall brewing Continue Reading →
A look at the craft sector in 2011, published by the Brewer’s Association.
I knew any day now this would become official. There are now more than 2,000 breweries operating in the United States. According to data released by the Brewer’s Association today – the craft industry saw a 13% rise Continue Reading →
The Brewers Association has released the 2012 Beer Style Guidelines which gets updated every year. The guidelines currently describe 140 styles of beer and are used the Great American Beer Festival® and the World Beer Cup & more.
For this year, Continue Reading →
The Brewers Association announced that the U.S. Senate has created a Small Brewers Caucus. It’s a bi-partisan effort by Senators Max Baucus & Mike Crapo. The caucus will act as an advocate for the 1,700+ breweries in the Continue Reading →
The Brewer’s Association has released the top brewing companies by sales volume for 2010. There are 2 categories. Top 50 in the “craft” side of the business, and top 50 overall. <Brewers Association>
The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for U.S. breweries, released its annual lists reporting the top 50 brewing companies in the country, based on 2010 beer sales volume. The two lists are the Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies, comprising small and independent craft brewers,¹ and the Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies. Thirty-six of the top 50 brewing companies are small and independent craft brewing companies.
“At more than 1,700, the number of breweries in the U.S. is higher than any time since the late 1800s,” said Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association. “Beer lovers’ appreciation for American craft brewers and their craft beers continue to grow.”
Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies
(Based on 2010 beer sales volume)
Fox New Business was onsite at Brooklyn Brewery last week discussing the craft beer business. Few talking points to throw out – Beer sales in the United States down 3% overall. Craft beer (Microbreweries) up 9%. Employ Continue Reading →