Craft Up to 21 Share of Retail Dollars

Dear Client:The preliminary numbers for craft's 2015 growth are in. The segment now owns 12% of the overall U.S. beer market, according to the Brewers Association, which released the figures earlier today.In 2015, craft brewers grew volume by 13%, churning out 24.5 million barrels. The small and independent brewers also saw a 16% increase in retail dollar value, which the BA estimated to be $22.3 billion, accounting for a little more than a fifth -- 21% -- of the market