Craft beer sales up first half of 2008

Date July 30, 2008

Boulder, CO • July 28, 2008 – The Brewers Association, the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, reports beer sales from American craft brewers continue to grow despite a softening economy and challenges with raw materials supply and pricing. Craft beer dollar sales during the first half of 2008 increased 11% compared to this same period in 2007. The Brewers Association attributes this growth to a grassroots movement toward fuller flavored, small batch beers made by independent craft brewers.

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5 Responses to “Craft beer sales up first half of 2008”

  1. tk said:

    Can someone tell what brewpub this is in the picture?

  2. Rob said:

    I wondered if anyone would notice that. I’ll give you a hint - it’s in Michigan. haha.

  3. Kevin Nash said:

    I want to add a hint.

    Hint, it’s not the first brewery that stood at that location.

  4. Rob said:

    well for the grand prize I guess we’ll see who can name the other brewery at that location.. I have no idea of the answer to that, but I’m curious to know now… !

  5. Nate Thompson said:

    I can say with almost certainity that this is one Michigan brewery that I have not had the pleasure of visiting… yet.

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