Analyzing 2018 Craft Brewery Growth
BA chief economist Bart Watson provides an in-depth analysis of some themes in the 2018 annual growth figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry.Read More
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2018 Craft Brewery Growth Headlines
BA chief economist Bart Watson highlights some themes that emerged while analyzing the 2018 annual growth figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry.Read More
Behind the Data: 2018 Craft Brewing Growth Methodology
With the annual release of craft brewing growth numbers, I thought it would be helpful to lay out as clearly as possible what the numbers represent and how our various topline statistics are calculated. If you’re interested in the larger …Read More
Cannabis and the Beer Industry
There is currently no evidence that marijuana legalization has had a clear effect in a singular direction on beer sales. See the evidence from Bart Watson.Read More
Bottles and Cans: Craft Beer Packaging Trends in 2018
As industry growth has slowed, can growth is now coming at the expense of bottles. Let's break down that shift in terms of drivers. Read More
Changes to Craft Brewer Definition Won’t Greatly Affect Data Set
Recent changes to the Brewers Association's craft brewer definition will mean minor adjustments to the craft brewer data set.Read More
Brewery Growth is Both Urban and Rural
Although the number of breweries in rural areas has increased in recent years, it is more about the growth in the number of breweries overall than population. Read More
Brewery Visits Grow Beer: What Can the Whole Industry Learn?
New research suggests that beer drinkers who are visiting breweries are drinking more beer, whereas those that aren’t are drinking less.Read More
Evolving Beer’s Supply Chain in an Era of Climate Change
Worried about climate change threatening beer sales? Here are three signs that the beer industry is well positioned to evolve and thrive even as the climate shifts.Read More
2018 GABF Medal Winners Analyzed
It’s time for the annual Great American Beer Festival medal recap! Take a look at the breakdown of the 2018 GABF medal winners by state, geographic region, and size.Read More
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