U.S. Craft Beer Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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U.S. craft beer market highlights
- The U.S. craft beer market generated a revenue of USD 30,538.5 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 54,454.3 million by 2033.
- The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, on trade was the largest revenue generating distribution channel in 2025.
- Off Trade is the most lucrative distribution channel segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Craft beer market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 30,538.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 54,454.3 million |
| Growth rate | 7.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | On trade |
| Fastest growing segment | Off Trade |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | On Trade, Off Trade |
| Key market players worldwide | Vagabund, D.G. Yuengling & Sons, Boston Beer Co Inc Class A, The Gambrinus Company, Chimay, Stone & Wood Brewing, Heineken NV, Kirin Holdings Co Ltd |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 32.4% of the global craft beer market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In North America, U.S. craft beer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 4,285.5 million by 2033.
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Craft Beer Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vagabund | View profile | 11-50 | Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe | http://www.vagabund-reisen.de |
| Stone & Wood Brewing | View profile | 51-100 | Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania | https://stoneandwood.com.au |
| Chimay | View profile | 51-100 | Chimay, Hainaut, Belgium, Europe | https://chimay.com |
| The Gambrinus Company | View profile | 101-250 | San Antonio, Texas, United States, North America | http://gambrinus.com |
| D.G. Yuengling & Sons | View profile | 251-500 | Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States, North America | https://www.yuengling.com/ |
| Boston Beer Co Inc Class A | View profile | 2679 | One Design Center Place, Suite 850, Boston, MA, United States, 02210 | https://www.bostonbeer.com |
| Kirin Holdings Co Ltd | View profile | 33739 | Nakano Central Park South, 10-2, Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 164-0001 | http://www.kirinholdings.co.jp |
| Heineken NV | View profile | 89732 | Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1017 ZD | https://www.theheinekencompany.com |
U.S. craft beer market outlook
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On trade was the largest segment with a revenue share of 59.31% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. craft beer market based on on trade, off trade covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The U.S. beer market is dominated by local brands with four different types of brewing establishments including large number of brewpubs, microbreweries, regional craft breweries, and contract brewing companies. Craft beer industry in the U.S. has grown by 500% in value and quadrupled its market share in the last 10 years.
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