Craft brewers hike volumes five percent in first half of 2018

Growth for small and independent craft brewers remained stable for the first half of 2018, according to new mid-year data released by the Brewers Association. Production volume for the craft segment increased five percent during the first half of 2018.

As of 30 June 2018, there were 6,655 active breweries, up from 5,562 during the same period last year. An estimated 2,500 to 3,000 breweries are in planning, based on active Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) licenses.