The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers, has released its 2015 data on US craft brewing growth. With more breweries than even before, small and independent craft brewers now represent 12 percent market share of the overall beer industry, according to the association.
Craft brewers produced 24.5 million barrels in 2015, and saw a 13 percent rise in volume and a 16 percent increase in retail dollar value. Retail dollar value was estimated at $22.3 billion, representing 21 percent market share.