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State of the Industry: Craft Beer in the U.S. (20th Edition)

  • Report

  • 84 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5234642

The 20th annual edition of this Craft Beer industry report contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The report features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2010-2030 period.

It is an essential resource for the Craft Beer industry covering the most important trends for the busy executive, including detailed data on:

  • craft beer sales and consumption
  • state consumption trends
  • the most popular craft beer styles
  • the number and type of craft breweries
  • distribution, packaging, and pricing trends
  • beer expenditures by demographic groups
  • craft beer market shares

Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes key developments shaping the industry, such as:

  • the shift to younger consumers and their preferences
  • competition from other alcoholic beverages
  • the popularity of non-alcoholic craft beer
  • health and wellness trends
  • environmental issues
  • rising costs and tariffs
  • the economy’s impact on sales

Table of Contents

Written Analysis
  • Drivers of Industry Growth
  • Millennials and Gen Z Key to Future Success as Gen X Increases Craft Beer Consumption
  • Boomers, Women, and Hispanics are Viable Craft Beer Targets
  • Strategic Partnerships, Collaborations, and Consolidation
  • Organic Beer Sales
  • Greener Practices Save Money and Help Boost Demand
  • Craft Beer Sales Trends
  • Craft Beer Sales by State
  • Top Craft Beer Styles
  • Aluminum Can Supply and Tariffs Impact Craft Beer Production and Prices
  • Per Capita Consumption
  • Number, Location, and Composition of Craft Beer Breweries
  • Leading Craft Beer Breweries
  • Distribution Trends and Top Brands
  • Producer and Consumer Prices for Beer
  • Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Beer
  • Economy’s Impact on Craft Beer Sales
  • Craft Breweries Diversify Through RTD Cocktails, Spirits, Hard Seltzer, and Non-Alcoholic Beer
  • Export Markets Provide More Opportunities for Craft Brewers
  • Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Craft Beer Companies
  • Sources and Methodology
Statistical Tables
  • Dollar and Volume Sales of Craft Beer in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Average Price Per Gallon of Craft Beer Sold in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Volume Sales of Craft Beer in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Market Shares for the Top 15 Styles of Craft Beer, 2024 and 2025
  • Total Volume Sales of Beer in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Volume Sales of Beer in the U.S., Domestic vs. Imported, 2010-2030
  • Volume Sales of Beer in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Volume Sales of Craft Beer in the U.S., as a Percentage of Total Beer Sales, 2010-2030
  • Per Capita Consumption of Craft Beer in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Per Capita Consumption of Craft Beer in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Per Capita Consumption of All Beer in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Per Capita Consumption of All Beer in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Number of Craft Beer Breweries in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Number of Craft Beer Breweries in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Number of Craft Beer Breweries in the U.S., by Type of Brewer, 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Craft Beer Market Shares in the U.S., by Type of Brewer, 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Ranking of the Top 30 Craft Beer Brewers in the U.S., Based on 2024 Volume Sales
  • U.S. Dollar Sales for the Top 10 Brands of Craft Beer, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 10 Brands of Craft Beer, 2024
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Beer, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Beer, Canned vs. Bottled, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Beer in Barrels and Kegs, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Beer, At Home vs. Away From Home, 2010-2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Beer, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Beer At Home, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Beer Away From Home, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
Graphs
  • Dollar Sales of Craft Beer in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • Volume Sales of Craft Beer in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • Average Price Per Gallon of Craft Beer Sold in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • Market Shares for the Top 10 Styles of Craft Beer, 2025