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Ohio Craft Breweries' Economic Impact Holds Steady at $1.29 Billion

Despite economic turbulence, new report shows indicators of stable, mature industry. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The  Ohio Craft Brewers Association ’s  biennial  economic impact report  shows that Ohio’s craft brewing industry brewed 1.15 million barrels of beer and delivered $1.29 billion to the state's economy in 2024. Forty-six Ohio breweries opened in 2024, bringing the state total to  442 craft breweries  at the end of last year. Ohio’s  1.15 million barrels  of craft beer production volume last year ranks sixth among U.S. states, despite a 10.9% decrease compared to 2022 volume. The impact report details the regional and statewide contributions Ohio craft breweries make to the state economy: $1.29 billion  economic output (up from $1.27 billion in 2022) $128.6 million  state and local taxes ($141.5 million in 2022) $99.1 million  federal taxes ($85.8 million in 2022) 12,255  jobs (12,040 in 2022) $427.3 million  labor inc...

Celebrate the Visionaries Who Shaped Craft Beer

The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is proud to announce its inaugural class of inductees—visionaries, advocates, and entrepreneurs who helped shape the craft beer movement into what it is today.


Join us live on February 15 at 3PM ET for a special virtual induction ceremony, where we’ll reveal and celebrate the individuals and organizations whose dedication and innovations have left a lasting impact on the craft beer industry.


This is your chance to witness history and raise a glass to the pioneers who paved the way.

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🍻 Who will be inducted?

🍻 How have they influenced the industry?

🍻 What stories and legacies will be shared?


Craft beer is more than just what’s in the glass—it’s about the people, the passion, and the impact they’ve made along the way. This is your chance to celebrate those who have helped shape the industry we all love.


Be there to witness this special moment in craft beer history!

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