Pennsylvania ranks No. 1 in barrels of craft beer produced annually, according to Brewers Association data. The state produced 3.7 million barrels last year. Pennsylvania has the number 1 and 2 craft breweries in their state, Yuengling and Sam Adams. No. 2 was California, which produced 3.3 million barrels of craft beer in 2017. Colorado was third with 1.5 million barrels.
The following were the Top 12 states in craft beer production last year:
1. Pennsylvania, 3.7 million barrels.
2. California, 3.3 million barrels.
3, Colorado, 1.5 million barrels.
4. Florida, 1.4 million barrels.
5. Ohio, 1.4 million barrels.
6. New York, 1.2 million barrels.
7. North Carolina, 1.2 million barrels
8. Texas, 1.2 million barrels.
9. Oregon, 1 million barrels.
10. Wisconsin, 1 million barrels.
11. Michigan, 874,000 barrels.
12. Minnesota, 651,000 barrels.