Great news for the craft beer brewing industry... continued growth!

Brewer's Association Reports 2012 Mid-year Growth for U.S. Craft Brewers

www.brewersassociation.org
Boulder, CO  *  August 6, 2012

Dollar growth up 14% in first six months of 2012; Total brewery count hits 125-year high

The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing the majority of U.S. Brewing companies, has released strong mid-year numbers for America's small and independent craft brewers. Dollar sales were up 14 percent in the first half of 2012, while volume of craft brewed beer sold jumped during that same time period.

Barrels sold by craft brewerd for the first six months of 2012 are an estimated 6.0 million barrels. Despite a number of challenges, including decreased overall beer sales, the mid-year numbers show signs of continued growth for craft breweries. The industry currently provides an estimated 104,000 full-time and part-time jobs, contributing significantly to the U.S. economy.

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