Brewing in Vermont

Vermont ranks first nationally in craft breweries per capita.[1]

The U.S. state of Vermont is home to over 100 breweries, microbreweries, nanobreweries, and brewpubs that produce a wide variety of beer.

In 2011, 2012, and 2014, the Brewers Association ranked Vermont as the state with the greatest number of breweries per capita. Using the 2010 US Census population estimate of 625,741 and 26 breweries, there is one brewery for every 24,067 people.[1]

The 2012 Brewers Association Economic Impact Report shows Vermont with a total economic impact of beer brewed by craft brewers at $196,287,000.[2] The data places Vermont as third in the category of craft beer industry output per adult (21+) with $418.57 per person.[2] The report states that there are 2,200 full-time employees with an average wage of $30,176.[2]

When using the economic impact of beer as a percentage of GDP, Vermont ranks fourth with a percentage of 2.40% for 2012.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Craft Beer Sales by State". brewersassociation.org.
  2. ^ a b c "BA Position Statements: Three-tier Beer Distribution". brewersassociation.org.
  3. ^ "The 10 States Making the Most on Beer". 247wallst.com.