List of breweries in the United States facts for kids

This map shows how many small breweries, called microbreweries, regional breweries, and brewpubs, there are in each U.S. state compared to the number of people living there.

A brewery is a place where drinks like beer are made. In the United States, there were many breweries by the end of 2017. About 7,450 breweries were operating across the country. Most of these, 7,346, were called "craft breweries." These are usually smaller, independent places that focus on making unique drinks.

Craft breweries include different types. There were 2,594 brewpubs, which are breweries that also have a restaurant. There were also 4,522 microbreweries, which are very small breweries. Another 230 were regional craft breweries, which are a bit larger. Only 104 were big, non-craft breweries.

The entire industry, including brewing, selling, and supplying ingredients, created a lot of jobs. In 2017, it supported almost 2.33 million jobs. This industry also had a huge economic impact, bringing in over $350 billion.

Vermont was a leading state for craft breweries. In 2012, it had one brewery for every 24,067 people. By 2022, Vermont still led with 15 breweries for every 100,000 people. This shows how popular craft brewing has become there. In 2022, craft brewers sold $28.4 billion worth of products. This made up about 24.6% of all beer sales in the U.S.

Breweries Across the United States

The United States has breweries in every state. Many states have their own unique brewing traditions. Some breweries have been around for a very long time. Others are newer craft breweries.

The historic Dixie Brewing Company in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The New Albanian Brewing Company's public house in New Albany, Indiana.

You can find lists of breweries for each state. These lists often include details about their history and what they produce. Here are some examples of states with many breweries:

• List of breweries in California
• List of breweries in Colorado
• List of breweries in New York
• List of breweries in Oregon
• List of breweries in Pennsylvania
• List of breweries in Washington
• List of breweries in Wisconsin

Many other states also have their own lists of breweries. This shows how widespread the brewing industry is across the country.

More About Breweries

If you want to learn more, you can explore these topics:

• Beer and breweries by region
• Beer in the United States
• List of microbreweries
• List of defunct breweries in the United States