The craft beer sector in 2025 sees mixed fortunes with market contractions, emerging consumer trends, and strategic shifts amid growing regulatory pressures.
2025 Craft Beer Market Faces Challenges Amid Industry Shifts and New Trends


The craft beer sector in 2025 sees mixed fortunes with market contractions, emerging consumer trends, and strategic shifts amid growing regulatory pressures.

Craft beer faces rising CO2 costs, market contraction, and new competition from THC beverages, while non-alcoholic beer sees explosive growth.

Craft beer volume declines in the US, but barrel-aged festivals and brewery anniversaries highlight industry resilience and innovation in November 2025.

The craft beer market is projected to reach $111 billion in 2025, driven by innovation, local sourcing, and growing consumer demand for unique flavors and healthier options.

Coopers Brewery achieves sales growth amid a shrinking beer market, while global craft beer demand and innovation drive sector expansion in 2025.

Modelo unveils a festive amber lager as the global craft beer market nears $111 billion, amid rising demand for mindful consumption and premium beer experiences in 2025.

Michelob Ultra leads US beer sales, craft beer faces closures, and cannabis-infused beverages rise in 2025.

San Diego Beer Week launches a broad collaborative IPA amid robust global craft beer market growth, new brewery openings, and shifting consumer trends favoring premium, health-conscious, and cannabis-infused products in 2025.

The 2025 craft beer market shows strong global growth, strategic brewery expansions, and trend shifts toward health-conscious options, sustainability, and international outreach to Asia.

San Antonio’s craft beer scene contracts with three brewery closures, while the global market forecasts robust growth. U.S. production declines for the first time in years, and digital platforms like Beer Gram launch to support breweries in a challenging environment.