U.S. Craft beer trends continue at a strong pace

Once considered a fad, then a trend, U.S. Craft beer production has become a solid component of total U.S. beer production. According to the Brewers Association, Craft beer production in 2012 topped 13 million barrels (31 US gallons or 119 Liters per barrel). Total U.S. beer production for the same period was just slightly more than 200 million barrels.

Mid-year data for 2013 showed a growth rate of +13 % for the fi rst six month of the year. If these results held steady for the remainder of 2013, craft beer production will approach nearly 15 million barrels in 2013.

The growth in production is driven by consumer demand for new and exciting beers, and answered by more than 2,500 Craft Breweries in the U.S.A. Another 1,500+ new breweries are in one stage or another of the planning process. The number of operating U.S. breweries is at its highest level since the 1880’s.

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