Top Breweries 2011 State of the Union

December 9, 2011 Top Breweries 2011 State of the Union Dear Client: We asked a majority of the top 50 craft brewers for their closeout numbers and projections. So far we've gotten thorough responses from a handful, a number otherwise known as not exactly a representative sample. Still, their input is clearly topical: Everyone is thinking capacity. Most have taken price. Each sees individual challenges for the coming year. Let's run it down. SWEETWATER: UP 24% AND EXPANDING TO THAT