When the numbers were released for the small and independent brewer industry in the US, the results for 2015 were less than surprising for anyone that had been following the industry. Today, there are more breweries needing brewery equipment than ever before, with the small and independent craft brewers now representing up to 12 percent of the overall share of the industry.
The results for the smaller members of the industry were impressive for 2015. Craft brewers produced up to 24.5 million barrels, with a 13 percent rise in volumes from the previous year. This was also accompanied by a 16 percent increase in retail dollar value. The estimates for the dollar value stood at about 22.3 billion, an impressive 21 percent of the market share.
This was hardly a new thing, though. Anyone that has been following the industry for the past decade will remember just how hard a drive this industry has made into the market. For the past eight years or so, they have experienced double digit growth. Even then, there are still numerous opportunities and areas of potential growth. An important focus for the industry continues to be quality. This is where the craft brewery industry benefits from the full flavored beer movement that has gripped the local market.
The number of operating breweries needing new brewery equipment is also growing fast in the US. In 2015, the growth rate showed that the breweries clocked 4269 in number, the highest number at any time in the history of the US. Today, small and independent breweries account for up to 99 percent of the breweries in operation. They are a beacon for the beer industry, and will continue to raise demand for quality brewery equipment.
If you are one of these small and independent craft brewers and are looking for quality brewery equipment, Pro Brew has got your back. From the most impressive fillers to tanks for conditioning and fermentation, we have the very best. Our equipment is sourced from all over the world, but the engineering happens in Wisconsin. You have the very best in local engineering and the best that the world can offer, all in one package.