The year in American craft beer – 2021

The Brewers Association just issued a seasonal communiqué which looks back at the year that will soon be in the rear-view mirror. And although things are rebounding the year had its share of challenges.

Sales momentum swung back toward breweries, bars, and restaurants in 2021 and many craft brewers began to see the path back to their former production volumes and for some even new growth.

Despite a pandemic that refused to go away, more than 9,000 breweries operated in the United States in 2021, a 6% increase from 2020.

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