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Craft Beer Boom: The Numbers Behind The Industry's Explosive Growth

• https://www.zerohedge.com by Katie Jones

Born from the frustration of mass-produced beer made from cheap ingredients, entrepreneurs went head-to-head with global brewery giants to showcase local and independent craftsmanship.

Suddenly, drinking beer became less about the alcoholic content and more about the quality and experience. Craft beer allowed for constantly changing flavors, recipes, and stories. With sales accounting for 24% of U.S. beer market worth over $114 billion, the global craft beer movement has been historic.

Which States Bring Home the Beer?

Today's map from C+R research demonstrates the growth of the craft beer market, by ranking the U.S. states based on craft breweries per capita.


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