Brewers Association | 9 ings in the world of craft beer. The future of craft beer is growing brighter by the day. The craft brewing community has seen tremendous growth over the past decade, to the point that beer made by craft brewers now accounts for 6.5 percent of all beer brewed in the U.S., and 10.2 percent of all American beer sales. There are currently over 2,500 breweries operating in America, with more than 1,600 in planning, and American craft brewers now support over 108,000 jobs. Over the next five years, the BA expects even more segment growth, as Americans continue to demand high-quality, craft brewed beer at an increasing rate. But as craft beer growth continues, quality must remain a top priority. American craft brewers create full-flavored, diverse and unique offerings, and the industry will continue to thrive so long as quality is still the number one driver for brewers.
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