May June 2024 The New Brewer
May/June 2024

Industry Review

For the May/June 2024 The New Brewer, we present our annual Industry Review issue, analyzing how each segment of the craft brewing industry fared in 2023, along with large breweries and imports. Craft beer production was down 1% as breweries operate in an increasingly competitive environment.

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2023 Overview The New Brewer

2023 Overview

The challenges for craft brewers keep evolving. The craft brewing industry was down 1% in 2023 as breweries operate in an increasingly competitive environment.

Industry Review

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Micros The New Brewer May June 2024
The New Brewer: Industry Review

Micros

Microbreweries, which suffered the biggest decline among categories in 2023, are trying to strike a balance between maximizing volume and growing thoughtfully.

Brewpubs The New Brewer May June 2024
The New Brewer: Industry Review

Brewpubs

Despite myriad challenges, many brewpubs and brewpub groups are managing to survive and, in some cases, even thrive behind rock-solid brands and innovative solutions.

Taprooms The New Brewer May June 2024
The New Brewer: Industry Review

Taprooms

Taprooms, which were down 2.4% by volume in 2023, are tapping into their ability to connect with community as they navigate craft brewing’s challenges.

Regionals The New Brewer May June 2024
The New Brewer: Industry Review

Regionals

The Regionals category grew 1% as it adjusted to a changing beerscape and courted a new generation of drinkers that is gravitating toward health-conscious choices.

Large Import The New Brewer May June 2024
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Large Breweries + Imports

The year 2023 marked the steepest volume decline on record for the industry, with the largest decline from a single brewer and single brand in modern U.S. history.

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