Historical U.S. Brewery Count
Slide the bar at the top of the graph to see number of breweries from 1873 to present day.
U.S. Craft Brewery Count by Category
U.S. Brewery Count
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | ’14 to ’15 % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAFT | 2,401 | 2,863 | 3,676 | 4225 | + 18.1 |
| Regional Craft Breweries | 97 | 119 | 135 | 178 | + 31.9 |
| Microbreweries | 1,149 | 1,464 | 2,041 | 2,397 | + 21.6 |
| Brewpubs | 1,155 | 1,280 | 1,500 | 1,650 | + 12.2 |
| LARGE NON-CRAFT | 23 | 23 | 26 | 30 | |
| OTHER NON-CRAFT | 32 | 31 | 20 | 14 | |
Total U.S. Breweries |
2,456 |
2,917 |
3,722 |
4,269 |
+ 17.9 |