Odds are you live somewhere near a brewery that produces craft beer. That’s because the number of craft breweries in the United States has increased exponentially over the last 30 years. What’s behind this small beer brewing explosion? In this episode Katie and Emily discuss the evolution of the craft beer industry, different types of breweries that have come on the scene, and where craft beer is going next.

What is the difference between a regional, micro, and nano brewery?

What led to the drastic increase in craft breweries?

What differentiates craft breweries from larger domestic breweries?

What are the recent trends in Non-Alcoholic brewing?

https://vinepair.com/map-american-craft-brewing-history/ 

https://www.brewersalliance.org/illustrated-history-beer-america-past-present-future/ 

https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2024/rule-breaking-american-brewers-and-the-rise-of-craft-beer 

https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/2025-midyear-report/ 

https://impossibrew.co.uk/blogs/journal/non-alcoholic-beer-where-did-it-come-from?srsltid=AfmBOorS7m_zxTKhMGC7isUOAqReszHPzKEjpvP4Ppa3s5gSYiZgiBKU

https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/non-alcoholic-beer-is-booming-in-2025-heres-why-craft-brewers-should-pay-attention/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletic_Brewing_Company 

https://nabeerclub.com/how-non-alcoholic-beer-is-made/ 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/06/07/nonalcoholic-beer-second-largest-category-popularity/83999764007/