A few days ago, my youngest turned 1 year old. In addition to celebrating with taste-free, infant-friendly cupcakes, I’ve been reflecting a bit on the inevitable march of time.

The rumination brought a few age-related craft questions to mind, and I thought I’d share the charts that came out of that exploration. Not much reading on this one, just a couple of pretty (nerdy) images.

#1 Brewery Survival Rate by Cohort

#2 Evolution of Operating Year Closure Rates

#3 Age by Brewery by Type

“The process of growing older is an extraordinary journey where you become the person you always should have been.” – David Bowie