Yesterday, The Brewers Association, which tabulates industry growth data for breweries in the US, announced that today’s small independent craft brewers are increasing their gains in the alcohol market share.  These gains are due to a variety of things, most notably the shift toward full flavor beer and increased support for local breweries.  Furthermore, beer’s popularity as America’s (and my own personal) favorite fermented beverage continued in 2008.

Below are a few charts and graphs with some interesting findings.

For more statistics visit the 2008 Craft Brewery Statistics