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The Year in Craft Beer

Infographic highlights some of the milestones in brewing from 2018
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BOULDER, Colo. -- As craft beer continues to make waves in an evolving market, the Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association representing small and independent American brewers—looked back on the craft-brewing community’s contributions, highlights and defining beer moments of the past year.

“The brewing landscape is shifting, yet small and independent breweries continue to find market success,” said Julia Herz, craft beer program director for the Brewers Association. “Brewers are finding ways to differentiate themselves in a competitive market, become pillars of communities and embrace new experiences and occasions to connect with beer lovers.”

Here are some elements of note from 2018 ...

Brewer's Association Year In Review Infographic
Image courtesy of the Brewers Association

The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colo., will offer a complete 2018 industry analysis April 8-11, 2019, during the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America in Denver.

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