The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers—on Tuesday, released its annual lists of the top 50 producing craft brewing companies and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on beer sales volume. Of the top 50 overall brewing companies, 40 were small and independent craft brewing companies.
“Although the market has grown more competitive, particularly for regional craft breweries with the widest distribution, these 50 small and independent brewing companies continue to lead the craft brewing market in sales through strong brands, quality, and innovation,” said Bart Watson, chief economist, Brewers Association.
Topping the Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies was America's Oldest Brewery, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. Yuengling also came in 6th in the list of Overall Brewing Companies.
