The craft beer industry in the United States has been a bright spot of the economy for nearly a decade.
With an economic impact of $23.5 billion and the number of operating breweries in the U.S. totaling well over 5,000 today, the industry is clearly past the point of being a millennial fad. There are more choices available than ever before, and this appears to signal a broader shift in consumer preference.
Below is a look at both historical and recent craft beer industry numbers: