As of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on September 29, 2026, the United States prohibits imports of many Canadian alcoholic beverages, including packaged beer, under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Craft beer now feels universal, yet many modern craft brewing practices trace back to one failing brewery in San Francisco. Today, craft beer reflects the character of the places where it is brewed, while connecting breweries, pubs, bars, and beer lovers across borders.
For breweries eyeing the World Beer Cup 2027, preparation starts now! The next edition will give craft brewery owners a rare chance to showcase their beers on an international stage and connect with the global brewing community.
The Brewers Association’s 2025 production report offers a nuanced snapshot of American craft beer. Released in April 2026, “A Year of Correction for Craft Beer, With Early Signals of Recovery” reports a 4% decline in total craft production to 22.034 million barrels, while craft beer’s share of the overall beer market edged up from 13.2% to 13.4%.
Breweries, pubs, and bars now have to sell smarter, not just harder, to protect margins and stay visible in a highly crowded market. That means rethinking how products reach customers, how accounts are won, and how relationships turn into repeat sales.
A memorable promotion can turn a regular taproom visit into an experience people want to share, talk about, and repeat. Effective brewery marketing gives people a reason to choose one taproom over another and keeps the brand fresh in a highly competitive market.
Like almost every other business in the marketplace now, a bar’s website has become a vital information tool for your customers. Having an idea of the kind of content your customers are looking for and what changes you need to make is vital for your audience, especially new patrons who haven’t visited your bar before.
Craft beer markets in Asia Pacific offer major opportunities for breweries, suppliers and beer businesses. Explore the top 15 markets and what makes each one stand out.
New York’s craft beer boom has deep roots. The Craft New York Act of 2014 reduced regulatory barriers, expanded opportunities for small producers, and gave the state’s brewing industry a fresh perspective.
According to the New York State Brewers Association, the state had 95 breweries in 2012 and more than 500 by 2024. The broader US market also surpassed 9,000 brewers in 2017, reflecting craft beer’s remarkable growth during the same period.