Chapter 1. Preface
1.1 Report Description and Scope
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Market Research Type
1.3.2 Market Research Methodology
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1 Global Craft Beer Market, (2026 - 2035) (USD Billion)
2.2 Global Craft Beer Market: Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Craft Beer Market - Industry Analysis
3.1 Craft Beer Market: Market Dynamics
3.2 Market Drivers
3.2.1 The craft beer market is growing due to rising demand for innovative flavors, health-conscious low/no-alcohol options, premium quality brewing, digital expansion, and increasing consumer spending power—especially among millennials and Gen Z.
3.3 Market Restraints
3.3.1 The craft beer market is constrained by high production costs, strict regulatory compliance, strong competition from low-cost mass producers, and supply chain volatility in key raw materials like hops and grains.
3.4 Market Opportunities
3.4.1 The craft beer market offers strong opportunities through expansion in emerging regions, growth of non-alcoholic and low-ABV innovations, strategic partnerships and acquisitions, and increased brand engagement via festivals, pop-ups, and experiential on-trade channels.
3.5 Market Challenges
3.5.1 The craft beer market faces challenges from rapid innovation demands, rising sustainability costs, intense competition in saturated markets, and economic pressures that reduce spending on premium products.
3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
Chapter 4. Global Craft Beer Market- Competitive Landscape
4.1 Company Market Share Analysis
4.1.1 Global Craft Beer Market: Company Market Share, 2025
4.2 Strategic Development
4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
4.2.2 New Product launches
4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, collaborations, and joint ventures
4.2.4 Research and development and regional expansion
4.3 Price Trend Analysis
Chapter 5. Global Craft Beer Market - Type Analysis
5.1 Global Craft Beer Market Overview: Type
5.1.1 Global Craft Beer Market share, By Type, 2025 and 2035
5.2 Ale
5.2.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Ale, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.3 Lager
5.3.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Lager, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.4 Pilsner
5.4.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Pilsner, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.5 Stout
5.5.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Stout, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.6 Porter
5.6.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Porter, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.7 IPA
5.7.1 Global Craft Beer Market by IPA, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.8 Wheat Beer
5.8.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Wheat Beer, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.9 Saison
5.9.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Saison, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.10 Sour Beer
5.10.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Sour Beer, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.11 Fruit Beer
5.11.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Fruit Beer, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Global Craft Beer Market - Distribution Channel Analysis
6.1 Global Craft Beer Market Overview: Distribution Channel
6.1.1 Global Craft Beer Market Share, By Distribution Channel, 2025 and 2035
6.2 On Trade
6.2.1 Global Craft Beer Market by On Trade, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
6.3 Off Trade
6.3.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Off Trade, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
6.4 Others
6.4.1 Global Craft Beer Market by Others, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
Chapter 7. Craft Beer Market - Regional Analysis
7.1 Global Craft Beer Market Regional Overview
7.2 Global Craft Beer Market Share, by Region, 2025 & 2035 (USD Billion)
7.3 North America
7.3.1 North America Craft Beer Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.3.1.1 North America Craft Beer Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.3.2 North America Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.3.2.1 North America Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.3.3 North America Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035
7.3.3.1 North America Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.4 Europe
7.4.1 Europe Craft Beer Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.4.1.1 Europe Craft Beer Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.4.2 Europe Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.4.2.1 Europe Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.4.3 Europe Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035
7.4.3.1 Europe Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.5 Asia Pacific
7.5.1 Asia Pacific Craft Beer Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.5.1.1 Asia Pacific Craft Beer Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.5.2 Asia Pacific Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.5.2.1 Asia Pacific Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.5.3 Asia Pacific Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035
7.5.3.1 Asia Pacific Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.6 Latin America
7.6.1 Latin America Craft Beer Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.6.1.1 Latin America Craft Beer Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.6.2 Latin America Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.6.2.1 Latin America Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.6.3 Latin America Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035
7.6.3.1 Latin America Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.7 The Middle-East and Africa
7.7.1 The Middle-East and Africa Craft Beer Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.7.1.1 The Middle-East and Africa Craft Beer Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.7.2 The Middle-East and Africa Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.7.2.1 The Middle-East and Africa Craft Beer Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.7.3 The Middle-East and Africa Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035
7.7.3.1 The Middle-East and Africa Craft Beer Market, by Distribution Channel, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc.
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Financials
8.1.3 Product Portfolio
8.1.4 Business Strategy
8.1.5 Recent Developments
8.2 The Boston Beer Company
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Financials
8.2.3 Product Portfolio
8.2.4 Business Strategy
8.2.5 Recent Developments
8.3 The Gambrinus Company
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Financials
8.3.3 Product Portfolio
8.3.4 Business Strategy
8.3.5 Recent Developments
8.4 Lagunitas Brewing Company
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Financials
8.4.3 Product Portfolio
8.4.4 Business Strategy
8.4.5 Recent Developments
8.5 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Financials
8.5.3 Product Portfolio
8.5.4 Business Strategy
8.5.5 Recent Developments
8.6 New Belgium Brewing Company
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Financials
8.6.3 Product Portfolio
8.6.4 Business Strategy
8.6.5 Recent Developments
8.7 Deschutes Brewery
8.7.1 Overview
8.7.2 Financials
8.7.3 Product Portfolio
8.7.4 Business Strategy
8.7.5 Recent Developments
8.8 Minhas Brewery
8.8.1 Overview
8.8.2 Financials
8.8.3 Product Portfolio
8.8.4 Business Strategy
8.8.5 Recent Developments
8.9 Chimay Beers And Cheeses
8.9.1 Overview
8.9.2 Financials
8.9.3 Product Portfolio
8.9.4 Business Strategy
8.9.5 Recent Developments
8.10 Omer Vander Ghinste
8.10.1 Overview
8.10.2 Financials
8.10.3 Product Portfolio
8.10.4 Business Strategy
8.10.5 Recent Developments
Frequently Asked Questions
Craft beers are small-batch beverages produced by independent breweries using traditional methods, premium ingredients, and innovative techniques to create unique flavors, distinguishing them from mass-produced beers.
Key factors include demand for unique flavors, health-conscious low-ABV options, technological advancements in brewing, rising disposable incomes, and expansion in emerging markets like Asia Pacific.
The market is projected to grow from over USD 110.8 billion in 2025 to USD 285.3 billion by 2035.
The CAGR is expected to be 10%.
Asia Pacific will contribute notably, driven by its large young population and flavor innovations.
Major players include D.G. Yuengling and Son, Inc., The Boston Beer Company, The Gambrinus Company, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., New Belgium Brewing Company, Deschutes Brewery, and Minhas Brewery.
The report provides comprehensive analysis, including market size, trends, segmentation, regional insights, key players, and forecasts.
Stages include raw material sourcing (hops, grains), brewing and fermentation, packaging, distribution through channels, and retail or on-site consumption.
Trends are shifting toward sustainable practices, low-alcohol options, and local flavor integrations, with consumers preferring premium, experiential products over standard beers.
Regulatory factors include alcohol licensing and labeling laws, while environmental factors involve water conservation and sustainable sourcing pressures impacting production costs.