California Tops 2025 Craft Beer Output as Small States Punch Above Their Weight
California led 2025 U.S. craft beer production with 3.45 million barrels from 939 craft breweries (about one-sixth of all craft beer). Seven states exceeded 1 million barrels, together making up 53% of roughly 22 million barrels produced that year. Vermont and Maine stood out relative to population, while Mississippi had the fewest barrels. The data, from the Brewers Association and used in Voronoi visuals, also notes that ownership changes can move volumes out of the craft category (e.g., New Belgium, Bell’s), helping explain shifts across states.