Something is brewing in American cities and towns: Craft breweries and brewpubs serving small-batch hoppy IPAs, crisp lagers and malty amber ales. And these fine-quality adult beverages aren’t just for hipsters, hobbyists and homebrewers anymore — craft breweries are hot and only getting hotter. In fact, in the last decade or so, this industry has grown more than 18% to become a $5 billion business.
The craft beer industry is one of the fastest-growing segments in the United States alcoholic beverage market, so if you’re thinking about starting one of these fine drinking establishments, the time is now.
