Cheers to the craft beer giants of 2024! The Brewers Association’s production rankings spotlight these 50 breweries for their volume, creativity, and unforgettable brews. From their storied beginnings to their top-selling beers, this list is your guide to the best in American craft. Each entry includes their history, flagship pours, and where to find them. Grab a cold one and let’s explore!
- D.G. Yuengling & Son – Pottsville, PA
America’s oldest brewery, founded in 1829, this family-owned legend in Pottsville delivers tradition in every pint. Partnering with Molson Coors, they’ve expanded West while pouring over 2 million barrels yearly. Top-seller: Yuengling Traditional Lager, a crisp amber icon. Don’t sleep on Black & Tan or the seasonal Hershey’s Chocolate Porter for a sweet kick.
Address: 501 Mahantongo St, Pottsville, PA 17901
Website: https://www.yuengling.com - Boston Beer Co. – Boston, MA
Jim Koch ignited the craft revolution in 1984 with a family recipe, building a Boston-based empire producing 1.75 million barrels annually. Owning Dogfish Head, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Angry Orchard, they blend innovation with accessibility. Top-seller: Samuel Adams Boston Lager, the craft pioneer. OctoberFest and Summer Ale shine seasonally.
Address: 30 Germania St, Boston, MA 02130
Website: https://www.samueladams.com - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. – Chico, CA
Since 1980, Ken Grossman’s Chico-based brewery has set the standard with sustainable, solar-powered operations and over 1 million barrels in 2024. Top-seller: Pale Ale, the hoppy benchmark. Hazy Little Thing IPA and Bigfoot Barleywine keep fans buzzing.
Address: 1075 E 20th St, Chico, CA 95928
Website: https://sierranevada.com - Tilray Beer Brands – New York, NY
This NYC-based collective, acquired by Tilray, unites 10 Barrel Brewing, Widmer Brothers, and Redhook Brewery for bold, diverse brews. Their distribution muscle landed them fourth. Top-seller: 10 Barrel’s Apocalypse IPA, a hop lover’s dream. Widmer’s Hefeweizen clouds up nicely.
Address: 111 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Website: https://www.tilraybrands.com - Duvel Moortgat USA – Cooperstown, NY
The U.S. arm of Belgian titan Duvel Moortgat, based in Cooperstown since acquiring Brewery Ommegang, owns Boulevard and Firestone Walker, producing over 1 million barrels. Top-seller: Firestone Walker’s 805 Blonde Ale, smooth and sessionable. Ommegang’s Game of Thrones series adds epic flair.
Address: 656 County Hwy 33, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Website: https://www.duvel.com - Gambrinus – Shiner, TX
Home to Spoetzl Brewery since 1909, this Texas staple pumps out 605,000 barrels of approachable beers with national reach. Top-seller: Shiner Bock, the Bavarian-style lager for every occasion.
Address: 603 E Brewery St, Shiner, TX 77984
Website: https://www.shiner.com - Matt Brewing Co. – Utica, NY
Founded in 1888, this Utica institution brews Saranac and Utica Club with Northeast pride and community focus. Top-seller: Saranac Adirondack Lager, crisp and refreshing. Pumpkin Ale spices up fall.
Address: 830 Varick St, Utica, NY 13502
Website: https://www.saranac.com - Athletic Brewing Company – Milford, CT
Since 2017, this non-alcoholic trailblazer has redefined craft with brews under 0.5% ABV, climbing to eighth. Top-seller: Run Wild IPA, hoppy without the hangover. Free Wave Hazy IPA is a hazy hit.
Address: 350 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Website: https://athleticbrewing.com - Brooklyn Brewery – Brooklyn, NY
Born in 1988 in NYC’s gritty borough, Brooklyn Brewery’s global reach and local love grew stronger with a 2024 sales leadership change. Top-seller: Brooklyn Lager, amber and iconic. Black Ops Imperial Stout dives deep.
Address: 79 N 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Website: https://brooklynbrewery.com - Monster Brewing – Longmont, CO
Uniting Oskar Blues, Cigar City, and Deep Ellum since its formation, this collective pours nearly 500,000 barrels of bold brews. Top-seller: Dale’s Pale Ale, a canned craft classic. Jai Alai IPA brings tropical hops.
Address: 1800 Pike Rd, Longmont, CO 80501
Website: https://www.monsterbevcorp.com - Deschutes Brewery – Bend, OR
Since 1988, this Pacific Northwest icon in Bend has championed sustainability and community. Top-seller: Fresh Squeezed IPA, juicy and vibrant. Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale are fan faves.
Address: 901 SW Simpson Ave, Bend, OR 97702
Website: https://www.deschutesbrewery.com - New Glarus Brewing Co. – New Glarus, WI
Founded in 1993, this Wisconsin-only brewery has a cult following with its farmhouse ales. Top-seller: Spotted Cow, a creamy state treasure. Moon Man Pale Ale hops brightly.
Address: 2400 WI-69, New Glarus, WI 53574
Website: https://newglarusbrewing.com - Barrel One Collective – Boston, MA
Born in 2024 from mergers like Mass. Bay Brewing and Finestkind, this Boston crew pushes experimental brews with strong production. Top-sellers are emerging, but their innovative spirit shines.
Address: 1496 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Website: https://www.massbaybrewingco.com - Georgetown Brewing Co. – Seattle, WA
Since 2003, Georgetown’s Seattle taproom and approachable beers have dominated the local scene. Top-seller: Manny’s Pale Ale, a balanced Northwest legend.
Address: 5200 Denver Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Website: https://georgetownbeer.com - Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. – San Jose, CA
Launched in 1988, this brewpub pioneer pairs German-style lagers with dining. Top-seller: Märzen, malty and festive. Hefeweizen brings banana-clove refreshment.
Address: 357 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112
Website: https://gordonbiersch.com - Rhinegeist Brewery – Cincinnati, OH
Founded in 2013, Rhinegeist leaped ranks with national distribution and their Beer For Humans charity, supporting 300+ causes. Top-seller: Truth IPA, citrusy and bold. Cincy Light lager refreshes.
Address: 1910 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: https://rhinegeist.com - Craft ‘Ohana (Maui/Modern Times) – Kihei, HI / San Diego, CA
Merging Maui Brewing’s tropical roots with Modern Times, this sustainable group shines. Top-seller: Bikini Blonde Lager, light and island-ready. Black House Stout roasts richly.
Address: 605 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI 96753
Website: https://mauibrewingco.com - Great Lakes Brewing Company – Cleveland, OH
Since 1988, this Ohio leader blends sustainability with Northeast pride, rising in ranks. Top-seller: Dortmunder Gold, a smooth lager. Edmund Fitzgerald Porter is a dark classic.
Address: 2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Website: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com - Narragansett Brewing Co. – Pawtucket, RI
Founded in 1890 and revived in 2005, ‘Gansett mixes New England nostalgia with modern craft. Top-seller: Narragansett Lager, crisp and retro. Del’s Shandy adds lemony summer vibes.
Address: 271 Tockwotton St, Providence, RI 02903
Website: https://www.narragansettbeer.com - Tröegs Brewing Co. – Hershey, PA
Brothers John and Chris Trogner started in 1997, innovating with Mid-Atlantic seasonals. Top-seller: Perpetual IPA, hoppy and endless. Troegenator Double Bock packs malty power.
Address: 200 E Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Website: https://troegs.com - Allagash Brewing Company – Portland, ME
Since 1995, Allagash crafts Belgian-inspired beers with barrel-aging expertise in Portland. Top-seller: Allagash White, a witty wheat. Curieux brings bourbon-barrel depth.
Address: 50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103
Website: https://www.allagash.com - August Schell Brewing Company – New Ulm, MN
One of America’s oldest since 1860, Schell’s endures with Midwest classics. Top-seller: Schell’s Pilsner, clean and hoppy. Grain Belt Premium lags nostalgically.
Address: 1860 Schell Rd, New Ulm, MN 56073
Website: https://www.schellsbrewery.com - Fiddlehead Brewing – Shelburne, VT
Since 2011, this Vermont hop haven has soared with bold IPAs and local love. Top-seller: Fiddlehead IPA, piney and fresh. Second Fiddle Double IPA amps the hops.
Address: 6305 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482
Website: https://fiddleheadbrewing.com - Stevens Point Brewery – Stevens Point, WI
Brewing since 1857, Point offers historic diversity from lagers to unique ales. Top-seller: Point Special Lager, timeless and crisp. Snow Pilot Pistachio Nut Brown Ale nuts it up.
Address: 2617 Water St, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Website: https://www.pointbeer.com - Pittsburgh Brewing Co. – Pittsburgh, PA
Since 1861, this Steel City staple grows with classic lagers and regional loyalty. Top-seller: Iron City Beer, Pittsburgh’s pride. IC Light keeps it light.
Address: 3340 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Website: https://www.ironcitybeer.com - Three Floyds Brewing – Munster, IN
Since 1996, Three Floyds has shaped craft with bold, hop-heavy cult beers. Top-seller: Zombie Dust Pale Ale, citrusy and iconic. Gumballhead wheat ale hops uniquely.
Address: 9750 Indiana Pkwy, Munster, IN 46321
Website: https://www.3floyds.com - Odell Brewing Co. – Fort Collins, CO
Founded in 1989, Odell innovates with small-batch quality in Colorado. Top-seller: Odell IPA, balanced and aromatic. 90 Shilling Amber Ale is a malty hit.
Address: 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Website: https://www.odellbrewing.com - Great Frontier Holdings – Eugene, OR
This Oregon collective, including Ninkasi and Ecliptic, champions Pacific Northwest flavors. Top-seller: Total Domination IPA from Ninkasi, hop-forward. Carina Peach Sour adds tart fruit.
Address: 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97401
Website: https://www.ninkasibrewing.com - Abita Brewing Co. – Covington, LA
Since 1986, Abita infuses Southern soul with bayou-inspired brews and national growth. Top-seller: Purple Haze, raspberry wheat refreshment. Abita Amber balances malt.
Address: 21084 LA-36, Covington, LA 70433
Website: https://abita.com - BrewDog Brewing Co. – Canal Winchester, OH
The U.S. arm of Scottish rebels, BrewDog’s aggressive expansion brings bold hops stateside. Top-seller: Punk IPA, citrusy rebellion. Elvis Juice grapefruit IPA sells strong.
Address: 96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Website: https://www.brewdog.com/usa - Creature Comforts Brewing Co. – Athens, GA
Since 2014, this Georgia star vibrates the Southeast with flavorful brews. Top-seller: Tropicalia IPA, a juicy explosion. Classic City Lager crisps the lineup.
Address: 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Website: https://creaturecomfortsbeer.com - Hendler Family Brewing Company – Framingham, MA
Growing via acquisitions like Jack’s Abby, Wormtown, and Night Shift, this Maryland-based player projects big with local craft lagers. Top-sellers are emerging with quality focus.
Address: 100 Clinton St, Framingham, MA 01702
Website: https://jacksabby.com - Alaskan Brewing Co. – Juneau, AK
Founded in 1986, Alaskan uses glacier power for sustainable, unique brews. Top-seller: Alaskan Amber, smooth alt-style. Smoked Porter wins for smoky depth.
Address: 5429 Shaune Dr, Juneau, AK 99801
Website: https://www.alaskanbeer.com - Summit Brewing Co. – St. Paul, MN
Since 1986, Summit holds the Midwest with classic craft styles. Top-seller: Summit EPA, extra pale and hoppy. Saga IPA adds modern haze.
Address: 910 Montreal Cir, St. Paul, MN 55102
Website: https://www.summitbrewing.com - Saint Arnold Brewing Co. – Houston, TX
Texas’s oldest craft brewery since 1994, Saint Arnold delivers bold Lone Star flavors. Top-seller: Art Car IPA, citrusy and artistic. Santo Kölsch refreshes lightly.
Address: 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
Website: https://www.saintarnold.com - Revolution Brewing – Chicago, IL
Since 2010, Revolution fuels Chicago’s scene with taprooms and hoppy/dark brews. Top-seller: Anti-Hero IPA, everyday hop hero. Eugene Porter darkens richly.
Address: 3340 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: https://revbrew.com - Kona Brewing Hawaii – Kailua-Kona, HI
Tropical since 1994 under Craft Brew Alliance, Kona spreads island vibes widely. Top-seller: Big Wave Golden Ale, smooth and wave-ready. Longboard Island Lager lags perfectly.
Address: 74-5612 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Website: https://konabrewingco.com - Pizza Port – Carlsbad, CA
Since 1987, this brewpub pioneer shapes San Diego’s craft with quality and eats. Top-seller: Swami’s IPA, West Coast hop classic. Chronic Ale amber flows steady.
Address: 135 N Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Website: https://www.pizzaport.com - Surly Brewing Co. – Minneapolis, MN
Bold since 2005, Surly pushes high-ABV boundaries in the Midwest. Top-seller: Furious IPA, angry hops unleashed. Darkness Russian Imperial Stout sells out fast.
Address: 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Website: https://surlybrewing.com - pFriem Family Brewers – Hood River, OR
Since 2012, pFriem balances European inspiration with PNW hops, rising fast. Top-seller: pFriem IPA, clean and citrusy. Belgian Strong Blonde glows golden.
Address: 707 Portway Ave #101, Hood River, OR 97031
Website: https://pfriembeer.com - Fremont Brewing – Seattle, WA
Founded in 2009, Fremont commits to sustainable Northwest hops. Top-seller: Lush IPA, tropical lushness. Dark Star Oatmeal Stout roasts deeply.
Address: 1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Website: https://www.fremontbrewing.com - The Florida Brewery – Auburndale, FL
Florida Brewery is a beer and malt beverage brewer established in 1971. The brewery produces non-alcoholic Malta style beverages for Venezuela’s Malta Polar, Goya, Great Value, Hatuey, Mr. Special, Publix, Regal and SuperMax brands. Beer offerings have included Master’s Choice, Bay Side, Gator Lager, Fischer’s, and Dunk’s labels.
Address: 202 Gandy Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823
Website: https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com - BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. – Huntington Beach, CA
Nationwide brewpubs blending craft with dining since inception. Top-seller: Jeremiah Red, Irish-style ale. Nutty Brewnette brown ale adds nutty charm.
Address: 7751 S Moonbeam Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Website: https://www.bjsrestaurants.com - Russian River Brewing Co. – Santa Rosa, CA
Cult status since 1997 with innovative IPAs and sours. Top-seller: Pliny the Elder, double IPA legend. Supplication sour ale ages beautifully.
Address: 725 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Website: https://russianriverbrewing.com - Shipyard Brewing Co. – Portland, ME
Founded in 1994, Shipyard roots in New England with seasonal appeal. Top-seller: Export Ale, golden and balanced. Pumpkinhead spices fall sales.
Address: 86 Newbury St, Portland, ME 04101
Website: https://shipyard.com - New Trail Brewing Company – Williamsport, PA
Outdoor-inspired since 2018, New Trail grows fast with hazy hops. Top-seller: Broken Heels IPA, juicy recovery. Lazy River Pils crisps the adventure.
Address: 240 Arch St, Williamsport, PA 17701
Website: https://www.newtrailbrewing.com - Zero Gravity Craft Brewery – Burlington, VT
Balanced since 2004, Zero Gravity chills Vermont with approachable brews. Top-seller: Green State Lager, light and local. Conehead IPA hops conically.
Address: 716 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
Website: https://www.zerogravitybeer.com - Fat Head’s Brewery – Middleburg Heights, OH
Hop-forward since 2009, Fat Head’s dominates Ohio with bold flavors. Top-seller: Head Hunter IPA, award-winning bitterness. Bumble Berry Honey Blueberry Ale sweetens it.
Address: 17450 Engle Lake Dr, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Website: https://fatheads.com - Drake’s Brewing Co/Bear Republic – San Leandro, CA
West Coast collective with bold IPAs and innovation. Top-seller: Racer 5 IPA from Bear Republic, citrus race. Denogginizer IPA doubles the hops.
Address: 1933 Davis St #177, San Leandro, CA 94577
Website: https://drinkdrakes.com - Rogue Ales Brewery – Newport, OR
Pioneering since 1988, Rogue flaunts diverse PNW flair. Top-seller: Dead Guy Ale, maibock-style standout. Hazelnut Brown Nectar nuts up the brown ale game.
Address: 2320 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR 97365
Website: https://www.rogue.com
Here’s to 2024’s craft beer champs, pouring 23.1 million barrels of liquid artistry! From historic legends to innovative upstarts, these breweries keep the taps flowing. For the full scoop