Large Breweries + Imports
U.S. beer shipments declined 1.6% to 193 million barrels in 2024 vs. 2023. That puts volume down 10% in the last three years, shedding over 21 million barrels since 2021.
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No brewery works in a silo. Brewers Association staff, including Chief Economist Bart Watson, keep close tabs on the statistics and trends that affect the entire craft brewing community. Keep up with the latest numbers to ensure the success and growth of your business using the resources in this category.
U.S. beer shipments declined 1.6% to 193 million barrels in 2024 vs. 2023. That puts volume down 10% in the last three years, shedding over 21 million barrels since 2021.
For the May/June 2025 The New Brewer, we present our annual Industry Review issue. The issue provides an overview of the performance of craft breweries in 2024, which saw the overall segment down 4%. It includes in-depth analysis of each segment including brewpubs, taprooms, microbreweries, regional breweries, and large breweries/imports. Read More
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Whether you are a seasoned data jockey or just dipping your toe into the world of key performance indicators (KPIs), boosting your guest check average (GCA) is an excellent way to start increasing on-premise sales. Read More
Explore what happened in packaged craft beer in the last year, from the evolution of package types to trends by channel to pricing.Read More
See the results of the 2024 Raw Material Survey. This survey dives deep in the weeds of what craft brewers are using for fermentables and hops, as well as what they expect to use in the year ahead.Read More
In this installment of the BA "Craft Beer &" series, we explore the growth trajectory of distilled spirits, consumer trends, and the crossover taking place by breweries to ensure the upswell in spirits doesn't pass them by.Read More
Explore the arc of Dry January over time, understand what to expect this year, and discover strategies to make your way through successfully.Read More
The Brewers Association's Bart Watson and Matt Gacioch walk through ten data points that defined 2024 and that you'll want to watch in 2025.Read More
These seminars cover essential industry insights: an analysis of 2024 brewing trends, generational alcohol perceptions and policies, and shifting drinking habits influenced by consumer changes. They equip listeners to strategize effectively for future preferences.Read More
Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson uses the Beer Industry Production Survey and other data to analyze business models and provide strategic insights for brewery planning.Read More