beer industry statistics

New report shows the massive impact of beer industry on Washington’s economy

  Beer contributes 28,000 jobs and over $1 billion in wages to Washington’s economy Nationwide, the beer industry provides 2 million jobs and contributes $328 billion to…

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Governor signs a bill that helps breweries leverage social media

  Last Friday, Governor Jay Inslee signed SB 5394. It will become law 90 days thereafter, in late July. The bill is another accomplishment for…

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How does Washington stack up on Untappd?

  What do Floodlands Brewing, Holy Mountain Brewing, and Fremont Brewing have in common? Well, besides the obvious, those are the three top-rated breweries in…

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Craft breweries see modest, continued growth in 2018

  In 2018 America’s small and independent breweries (craft breweries) realized 4 percent total growth, increasing craft’s overall market share to 13.2 percent by volume….

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Behold the power of Pliny the Younger – this year’s economic impact numbers

  Is Pliny the Younger the most valuable beer in the world? It’s certainly the most valuable beer in Sonoma County, California. Not long ago…

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Seattle no longer has the most breweries of any city in America

  Chicago replaces Seattle as the city with the most breweries in America. Wait a minute. What? It was a matter of some heated discussion…

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