State of play: Craft beer production declined 4% in 2024, the largest drop in industry history outside the pandemic, according to data released this month by the Brewers Association.
The number of small, independent breweries operating in the U.S. decreased for the first time in 20 years, with 501 closures compared to 434 openings.
Zoom in: As of last year, Seattle was home to more than 60 breweries, according to the Washington Beer Blog.
Two of those — Georgetown Brewing and Fremont Brewing — ranked among the top 50 craft breweries nationwide by sales volume last year, per the Brewers Association.