Thriving…
Despite a difficult economy, the craft brewing industry is thriving; creating jobs, supporting communities and generating revenue for the state of California. With over 330 independently owned craft breweries spread throughout our state, each brewery is an economic engine, creating good jobs, attracting tourism and supporting local economies. Craft brewing is labor intensive and proudly “inefficient”. Although craft brewers produce only 5% of the beer consumed in the US, we employ half of all brewery workers. That’s a lot of jobs!
Growing…
Nationally, the craft brewing industry grew by 13% in 2011 with similar growth here in California. 2012 will see double digit growth yet again.
Giving…
Craft brewers donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to charitable causes each year through philanthropy, charitable donations, volunteerism and product donations. Craft brewers are ardent supporters of local and state causes.
