Does craft beer taste better?

Craft beer has a richer and more distinct taste than watery mass produced beer. Most craft brewers are passionate about the taste and flavour of their beer. So they invest the time and energy required to maintain or improve the quality of the beer instead of concentrating on huge marketing campaigns.

Are craft beers stronger?

In conclusion, craft beer is indeed stronger than regular beer in general. The reason for this is the different processes when mass producing regular beer versus making craft beer. The craft beer breweries have more refined recipes with a lot of extra taste, giving the room for extra alcohol percentages.

Why is craft beer better than regular beer?

Craft beer is better than domestic beer because it is not mass produced, so more time is focused on taste and not watered down. Craft beer, contains more alcohol, about 5-10 percent alcohol by volume vs 3.5 percent alcohol ABV offered by domestic beers. Craft beer offers more health benefits than your average red wine.

Is craft beer growing in the US?

Source: Statista. Although there is no doubt that craft beer will keep growing, keep in mind that the majority of U.S. beer sales is still dominated by mass-produced beers. Advertising plays a crucial role in the mass-produced beer market (and obviously, price).

What is craft beer and how is it made?

Craft beers are produced in the old, artisanal fashion, while modern day commercial breweries operate on a massive scale. Due to the sheer volume of beer being brewed by these giants, quality control and premium ingredients have taken a backside to mass production and cost effectiveness.

What are the opportunities for microbreweries in the market?

This creates opportunities for microbreweries in the market. An infographic from Statista (2015) below summarizes the growth of craft beer production quite well as the number of barrels of craft beer produced increased from 9 million in 2008 to 22 million in 2014 (a more than 140\% increase). Source: Statista.