For the first half of 2007, craft beer sales are again up by double digits, both in volume and dollars.
Perhaps most importantly, however, craft beer now accounts for over 5% of total beer sales.
From the press release: Brewers Association Reports Mid-Year Numbers
Boulder , CO – August 15, 2007 – The Brewers Association, the trade association that tabulates industry data for craft brewers, reports craft beer sales and growth continue to break records. The volume of craft beer sold in the first half of 2007 rose 11% compared to this same period in 2006 and dollar growth increased 14%. For the first time ever craft beer has exceeded more than a 5% dollar share of total beer sales.
(via Brookston Beer Bulletin and others)
