The annual mid-year growth estimate is out, and at first glance it may seem like the industry headwinds are increasing, as small and independent brewers continue to see growth decelerate. That said, I think there are some good signs of health as we dig below the overall number and examine some of the trends by […]
An Inside Look at Mid-Year Craft Beer Growth Data

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Bart Watson
, President & CEO
President & CEO
Bart Watson, president and chief executive officer for the Brewers Association, is a stats geek, beer lover, and Certified Cicerone. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where in addition to his dissertation, he completed a comprehensive survey of Bay Area brewpubs one pint at a time. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @BrewersStats.
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