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Craft Beer’s Midyear Report: Still Bruised, But Maybe Not Bleeding as Bad
The Brewers Association shared its midyear report, which shows that craft beer’s struggles continue, but also highlights some bright spots. Let’s discuss.
Craft Beer’s Reset: Fewer Breweries, Slower Growth, and a Clearer Path Forward
The Brewers Association just released its 2025 Industry Production Report. This includes the top 50 craft breweries by production. Not the list of best breweries, but the top-producing breweries. More importantly, the report provides an analysis of what all the numbers mean.
Maintaining the human touch in an AI-driven beer world
Inevitably, AI is creeping into craft beer. The key is to keep the “creepy” stuff out and the creative stuff in. I share some thoughts and some information about a couple of new tools that are useful if applied judiciously.
The Top 50 Craft Breweries in the USA Based on Production
The Brewers Association just released the list of the Top 50 Breweries in the US, based on production. Also, some insights about the state of the industry.
A Message to Craft Breweries, From the New President of the BA
Maybe yesterday’s news didn’t seem significant, but the decision to separate the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) from the Brewers Association (BA) is a big deal. It’s a milestone. The new president of the BA released a statement about it, and the BA’s path forward, which we share in this story.
Bart Watson Named President and CEO of the Brewers Association
Established industry voice to lead the Brewers Association beginning in 2025 (From the Brewers Association, December 17, 2024) – Boulder, Colo. — The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit…
Midyear Beer Production Report. Market Insights and Thoughts
Each summer, the Brewers Association (BA) provides a Midyear Production report. Here are some key findings along with some thoughts.
If they’re not drinking beer, then what are they drinking? And why?
A recently conducted Harris Poll provides some insight into what craft beer consumers are thinking these days.
A look at sales trends — brewery taprooms and pubs in 2024
Brewers Association release first in a series of articles focusing on beer sales at brewery taprooms. We summarize the info for you.
