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The Impact of Massachusetts Craft Breweries

The Massachusetts craft beer industry is a significant contributor to the state's economy. Data from The Mass Brewers Guild and the Mass Brew Bros reveals:

  • 232 Commercial breweries exist across the Commonwealth.

  • 209 Breweries are visitable destinations.

  • 205 Have tap rooms that are open to the public.

  • 7 Breweries are Production Breweries.

  • 17 Are contract Brands.

  • As many as 15 new breweries are expected to open in 2024-25.

  • Another 10+ Massachusetts breweries are in the planning stages.


MA Numbers as of 2/23/24. The Mass Brewers Guild works with the Mass. Brew Bros. to help track brewery data for the state. For more information, visit MassBrewBros.com