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With the craft beer revolution in full swing across the United States, the landscape of breweries has become as diverse as the flavors they produce. From the bustling streets of metropolitan areas to the tranquil countryside, breweries have popped up in every corner of the nation, each offering its unique blend of hops and malts. Among these, some states have emerged as veritable meccas for beer aficionados, boasting an impressive number of breweries that cater to every palate. Let's take a closer look at the states leading the charge, offering a glimpse into the vibrant world of craft beer in America.
California takes the lead as the state with the most breweries, boasting a remarkable 1,571 establishments. This abundance of breweries is not surprising considering California's diverse culture and large population, making it a hotspot for craft beer enthusiasts. Following closely behind is New York with 762 breweries and Pennsylvania with 761, showcasing the strong presence of craft beer culture in the Northeast. Interestingly, Washington, known for its scenic landscapes and outdoor activities, also boasts a significant number of breweries, coming in fourth with 692 establishments. Together, these states contribute to the rich tapestry of the American craft beer scene, offering a wide variety of flavors and experiences to beer lovers across the country.
State | Craft Beer Produced (Barrels) 2023 | Craft Beer Produced (Barrels) 2022 | Craft Breweries 2023 | Craft Breweries per Capita 2023 | Craft Breweries 2022 | Craft Breweries 2021 | Craft Breweries 2020 | Craft Breweries 2019 |
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California | 3.2M | 3.7M | 987 | 2.53 | 957 | 931 | 958 | 907 |
New York | 1.4M | 1.3M | 539 | 2.75 | 504 | 485 | 460 | 423 |
Pennsylvania | 3.1M | 3.6M | 530 | 4.09 | 531 | 486 | 444 | 401 |
Colorado | 739.1K | 1.5M | 468 | 7.96 | 440 | 428 | 433 | 425 |
Washington | 561K | 583.1K | 459 | 5.87 | 448 | 437 | 428 | 423 |
Texas | 1.5M | 1.2M | 445 | 1.46 | 407 | 406 | 364 | 341 |
Ohio | 1.2M | 1.3M | 419 | 3.56 | 402 | 365 | 339 | 311 |
Michigan | 309.5K | 903.2K | 418 | 4.16 | 407 | 408 | 398 | 400 |
North Carolina | 892.6K | 1.3M | 407 | 3.76 | 392 | 364 | 359 | 333 |
Florida | 1.3M | 1.4M | 404 | 1.79 | 396 | 374 | 368 | 329 |
Virginia | 357.4K | 345K | 352 | 4.04 | 344 | 314 | 297 | 290 |
Oregon | 895.7K | 1M | 318 | 7.51 | 318 | 310 | 312 | 311 |
Illinois | 399.5K | 421.8K | 305 | 2.43 | 302 | 299 | 295 | 284 |
Wisconsin | 771.3K | 883.6K | 266 | 4.50 | 249 | 230 | 224 | 205 |
Minnesota | 525.3K | 644.7K | 237 | 4.13 | 233 | 226 | 217 | 196 |
Massachusetts | 448.4K | 638.2K | 224 | 3.20 | 203 | 194 | 189 | 175 |
Indiana | 247.1K | 266.4K | 204 | 2.97 | 197 | 203 | 195 | 192 |
Georgia | 496K | 514.4K | 181 | 1.64 | 171 | 155 | 130 | 111 |
New Jersey | 205.8K | 171.1K | 171 | 1.84 | 152 | 141 | 134 | 127 |
Missouri | 306.7K | 363.4K | 165 | 2.66 | 163 | 157 | 150 | 140 |
Maine | 373.4K | 361.7K | 156 | 11.18 | 154 | 143 | 136 | 133 |
Tennessee | 196.5K | 194.7K | 152 | 2.13 | 154 | 141 | 122 | 108 |
Maryland | 269.5K | 302K | 143 | 2.31 | 134 | 125 | 121 | 112 |
South Carolina | 138K | 110K | 134 | 2.49 | 134 | 129 | 95 | 88 |
Arizona | 217.7K | 194K | 133 | 1.79 | 129 | 121 | 124 | 127 |
Iowa | 147.4K | 141.9K | 128 | 3.99 | 126 | 108 | 107 | 105 |
Connecticut | 347.3K | 236.4K | 125 | 3.46 | 130 | 119 | 112 | 104 |
New Mexico | 159.8K | 144.5K | 109 | 5.16 | 104 | 100 | 100 | 94 |
New Hampshire | 124.1K | 117.3K | 108 | 7.70 | 101 | 98 | 93 | 91 |
Montana | 192.7K | 218.5K | 106 | 9.36 | 106 | 105 | 100 | 92 |
Kentucky | 119.2K | 130.9K | 96 | 2.12 | 90 | 82 | 79 | 69 |
Idaho | 97.5K | 91.8K | 94 | 4.78 | 90 | 83 | 77 | 73 |
Oklahoma | 79.7K | 79.7K | 80 | 1.97 | 75 | 76 | 67 | 55 |
Kansas | 41.2K | 45.8K | 77 | 2.62 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 59 |
Vermont | 353K | 345.6K | 74 | 11.43 | 78 | 74 | 74 | 68 |
Nebraska | 47.5K | 54.9K | 64 | 3.23 | 65 | 63 | 58 | 55 |
Alaska | 153K | 202.8K | 61 | 8.32 | 59 | 53 | 51 | 45 |
Alabama | 90.7K | 84.1K | 56 | 1.10 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 51 |
Arkansas | 52.8K | 46.3K | 56 | 1.83 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 42 |
Louisiana | 198.5K | 237.7K | 54 | 1.18 | 48 | 44 | 44 | 40 |
Nevada | 73.1K | 87.5K | 53 | 1.66 | 55 | 51 | 50 | 45 |
Utah | 141.2K | 174.3K | 50 | 1.46 | 44 | 40 | 43 | 42 |
Wyoming | 64.1K | 56.4K | 45 | 7.70 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 41 |
South Dakota | 25.6K | 20.8K | 42 | 4.57 | 42 | 42 | 33 | 33 |
Rhode Island | 92.6K | 65.1K | 41 | 3.74 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 |
Delaware | 227.3K | 317.3K | 37 | 3.59 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 27 |
West Virginia | 23.9K | 23K | 32 | 1.81 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Hawaii | 188.3K | 85.3K | 29 | 2.02 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
North Dakota | 22.1K | 21.2K | 24 | 3.06 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Mississippi | 20.3K | 25.3K | 19 | 0.65 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 14 |
District of Columbia | 31.8K | 14 | 2.06 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 |