Production volume growth for BA-defined craft breweries remained steady for the first half of 2019, holding at 4% growth according to new midyear metrics released by the Brewers Association (BA).
“Growth continues to follow a similar pattern we have seen in the past few years, with steady rates in the low-to-mid single digits,” said Bart Watson, chief economist, Brewers Association. “The majority of growth continues to come from microbreweries, taprooms, and brewpubs, whereas the distribution landscape remains more challenging for regional craft brewers.”
Full report here from the BA.