Craft Brewers AssociationBrewers AssociationReleases 2010 Top50 Breweries ListsThe Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for U.S. breweries, released its annual lists reporting the top 50 brewing companies in the country, based on 2010 beer sales volume. The two lists are the Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies, comprising small and independent craft brewers,¹ and the Top 50 Overall Brewing Companies. Thirty-six of the top 50 brewing companies are small and independent craft brewing companies.
"At more than 1,700, the number of breweries in the U.S. is higher than any time since the late 1800s," said Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association. "Beer lovers' appreciation for American craft brewers and their craft beers continue to grow."
Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies
*Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies notes: Spoetzl is part of Gambrinus Company; IBU January-August only prior to sale to North American Breweries (NAB); Kona January-September only prior to sale to Craft Brewers Alliance (CBA); BridgePort is part of Gambrinus Company. Top 50 Brewing Companies
*Top 50 Brewing Companies notes: NAB includes IBU August- December; CBA includes Kona October-December; Spoetzl is part of Gambrinus Company; and IBU is January-August only (sale to NAB); Kona is January-September only (sale to CBA); BridgePort is part of Gambrinus Company. Flavored malt beverages are not considered beer for the Top 50 rankings.
The Association's full 2010 industry analysis, which shows regional trends and sales by individual breweries, will be published in the May/June issue of The New Brewer, available May 18.
For additional statistics, see the craft brewing statistics, and 2010 craft brewer sales numbers press release.
¹The definition of a craft brewer as stated by the Brewers Association: An American craft brewer is small, independent, and traditional. Small: Annual production of beer less than 6 million barrels. Beer production is attributed to a brewer according to the rules of alternating proprietorships. Flavored malt beverages are not considered beer for purposes of this definition. Independent: Less than 25% of the craft brewery is owned or controlled (or equivalent economic interest) by an alcoholic beverage industry member who is not themselves a craft brewer. Traditional: A brewer who has either an all malt flagship (the beer which represents the greatest volume among that brewer's brands) or has at least 50% of its volume in either all malt beers or in beers which use adjuncts to enhance rather than lighten flavor.
Contact Julia Herz, Craft Beer Program Director, julia@brewersassociation.org, 303.447.0816 x113 Barbara Fusco, Sales & Marketing Director, barbara@brewersassociation.org, 303.447.0816 x152 Based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, the Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade and education association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their craft beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. Visit BrewersAssociation.org to learn more. The association's activities include events and publishing: CraftBeer.com, World Beer Cup®; Great American Beer Festival®; Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America®; National Homebrewers Conference; National Homebrew Competition; SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience; Zymurgy magazine; The New Brewer magazine; and books on beer and brewing. The Brewers Association has an additional membership division of 25,000+ homebrewers: American Homebrewers Association. Beer lovers are invited to learn more about the dynamic world of craft beer at CraftBeer.com.
2011 CBC Brewery Tours Announced!Each year at the Craft Brewers Conference, the Brewers Association likes to showcase brewery members in the area, while providing a fun side event in which conference attendees get to see the area and sample some fantastic craft beer. Attendees who register for the 2011 Craft Brewers Conference will have the option to also register for a brewery tour during registration for an additional fee. more »
Exhibitor Applications for 2011 CBC Now Being AcceptedApplications for exhibit space at the 2011 Craft Brewers Conference are now being accepted. Space is filling up very quickly, so be sure to get your applications in! View the most up-to-date floor plans showing booth availability, and download an application from the Exhibitor Information page-see Exhibitor Resources in the right sidebar. Thanks for your interest!
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