Microbreweries Market Size & Trends Insights to 2034

Microbreweries Market Share, Innovations, and Size Forecast 2034

The forecast for 2025–2034 suggests robust growth in the global microbreweries market, underpinned by consistent gains in overall revenue during this period.

Last Updated: 02 May 2025 Category: Food Services Industry Insight Code: 5555 Format: PDF / PPT / Excel

Microbreweries Market Size, Overview & Strategic Insights

The global microbreweries market is poised for substantial growth over the next decade, with projections indicating significant revenue increases during the forecast period 2025-2034. The growing demand for the craft beer in the population accelerate the growth of the market.

Microbreweries Market Size 2025 to 2034

Key Highlights

  • By region, Europe held a significant share in 2024 due to the increasing adoption of sustainable beer production.
  • By region, North America is expected to grow at a rapid rate due to the increasing demand for artisanal and local beverages.
  • By region, Asia Pacific is seen to witness a significant rate of growth during the forecast period due to the increasing craft beer culture.
  • By product type, the Ales segment dominated the market share in 2024, due to the increasing consumer trends towards bold flavors.
  • By product type, the lagers segment is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period driven by rising innovation in low and no alcohol options
  • By distribution channel type, the on-trade segment dominated the microbreweries market share in 2024 driven by increasing channels such as restaurants and bars.
  • By distribution channel type, the e-commerce/online retail segment is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period attributed to the increasing direct-to-consumer sales models.

Growing Demand for the Unique Beverages Range

The microbreweries market deals with independent small breweries that produce 15,000 barrels of beer per year. It focuses on innovative and unique beers. Craft breweries such as New Trail Brewing Co, differentiate themselves from mass-produced beers and emphasize quality ingredients and brews. New Trail Brewing Co. elevates it to the next level of production and embodies the creativity of microbreweries with its dedication to community engagement and craft brewing, shared with various people. Microbreweries are defined by their distribution methods and production capacity. They typically sell 75% of their beer off-site through various channels such as retailers, distributors, and directly to customers. In addition, the market is witnessing rapid growth due to increasing consumer preference towards locally produced, artisanal, and craft beers. Microbreweries catering to an increasing consumer looking for premium experiences and authenticity and offer a personalized brewing approach, high-quality ingredients, and unique flavors.

One of the significant factors driving the microbreweries market is enhanced control over the brewing process. Microbreweries have precise control over each step and often emphasize consistency and quality. Brewers can adjust and monitor variables such as hop addition, fermentation time, and temperature, with specialized equipment and ensure that each batch of beer addresses the desired flavor profile. This control enables brewers to experiment with techniques and innovative recipes, resulting in a high-quality and more personalized product, which further drives the market. In addition, brewers can achieve consistency in their products, with the ability to adjust ingredient additions, ingredient additions, and temperature. This control ensures personalized and high-quality beer every time and enables experimentation with recipes, which further increases the market demand.  

  • Experimentation with styles and flavors: With breweries introducing hybrid styles, sour beers, barrel-aged varieties, and fruit-infused beers, there is an increasing preference for beer styles and flavors, which contributed to propelling the market growth. 
  • Increasing focus on health-conscious awareness: Various microbreweries are launching organic, gluten-free, non-alcoholic, and low-alcohol beer options to increasing health awareness are expected to drive the growth of the microbreweries market during the forecast period. 
  • Rising eco-friendly and sustainability practices: Microbreweries are integrating sustainable practices such as implementing energy-efficient brewing procedures, reducing water usage, using eco-friendly packaging, and sourcing local practices are contributed to enhancing the market growth.

Market Opportunity 

Advancements in Beer Brewing Technology 

The microbreweries market has revolutionized significantly from its ancient roots due to technological innovations that have transformed accessibility, flavors, and processes. Innovations in quality control, automation, and refrigeration have elevated the quality and consistency of beer, enabling a renaissance of craft breweries across the globe. Modern microbreweries enable consistent and precise management of the brewing process and have embraced sophisticated and automated control systems. These technologies allow brewers to adjust and monitor the fermentation progress, pH levels, and temperature in real-time. Leading to a more consistent product, automation reduces human error and improves efficiency. In addition, purity and clarity are important qualities in beer. These systems can remove impurities and particles. Brewers can ensure their products are of the highest quality by using advanced filters, which further revolutionize the market in the coming years.

Market Challenge

High Production and Operational Costs 

The operational costs of microbreweries are typically on a small scale, which minimizes their ability and creates market challenges. The high cost of small-batch production methods, skilled labor, specialized equipment, and high-quality ingredients can significantly hinder profitability, particularly in saturated and competitive markets. In addition, supply chain disruptions, limited retail access, and regulatory challenges are further expected to restrain the growth of the microbreweries market.

Regional Insights 

Europe Held a Significant Share in Microbreweries Market share in 2024. 

The market growth in the region is attributed to the increasing focus on sustainable and organic beer production, increasing rapid growth in small-scale breweries, and rising innovation in microbrewing and craft beer in the region. To support the united interest of Europe’s more than 10,000 breweries, the brewers of Europe bring together national brewer’s associations and companies from 28 European countries. Europe is home to an estimated 50,000 different beer brands and 80 beer styles. Beer consumed moderately to bring people together by healthy adults may be fully compatible with a balanced and active lifestyle. The brewers of Europe aim to have a positive impact on the planet, people, and society. In the brewing process, Europe continues to inspire sustainable practices.

In addition, the increasing collaboration with NGOs and government agencies on comprehensive initiatives, increasing production of no-or-low alcohol beer options, addressing alcohol misuse, ensuring responsible marketing and advertising, and increasing consumer knowledge about beer and its consumption are expected to drive the microbreweries market in Europe. Beer is a major contributor to sustainable, economic, and social development with 10,000 breweries creating over 40 billion in government revenues and 2 million jobs across the European Union. 
 
North America is Expected To Grow at a Rapid Rate 

North America Expects Rapid Growth in the Market During the Forecast Period. The microbreweries market is witnessing significant growth in the region due to factors such as the increasing focus on local sourcing and sustainability, increasing consumer desire to explore diverse beer styles, increasing demand for artisanal and local beverages, and increasing adoption of microbreweries. The U.S. and Canada are the significant countries driving the market growth. The U.S. is driven by increasing demand for local and quality flavor and increasing focus on small-batch exclusivity. Microbreweries catering to beer lovers in search of fuller-flavored and unique options and play an important role in the craft beer scene. By serving as community hubs, attracting tourism, and creating jobs, microbreweries play an essential role in local economies. 

  • For instance, in 2024, the number of U.S. craft breweries operating was 9,612, such as 266 regional craft breweries, 3,695 taproom breweries, 3,389 brewpubs, and 1,934 microbreweries.  

Asia Pacific is Seen to Witness a Significant Rate of Growth During the Forecast Period. 

The microbreweries market growth in the region is attributed to the increasing growth of on-trade channels such as restaurants, taprooms and bars, increasing craft beer culture, growing western influence and urbanization, and increasing disposable income and middle-class population. China, India, Japan and South Korea are the fastest growing countries in the region propelling the market growth. India is the fastest growing country in the beverages industry. India has paved the way for a thriving microbrewery culture and industry and witnessed a growing love for craft beer, in recent years. Microbreweries in India are focusing on unique flavors, great taste, and high quality, instead of creating lots of beer cheaply. Entrepreneurs are keen to set up microbrewery in India, with a desire for quality and variety and changing consumer preferences. 

  • Microbreweries produce less than 1,000 hectoliters of beer per year in India. In addition, with craft beer gaining popularity among urban GenZ and millennials, the microbreweries market experienced a shift in consumer preferences in India.  

Segment Insights 

Product Type Insights

The Ales Segment Dominated the Microbreweries Market in 2024. 

The segment growth in the market is driven by rising beer and social media culture, higher margins for brewers, rising variety and innovation, increasing consumer trends towards bold flavors, and the increase of independent craft breweries. Ales is a type of beer that helps to reduce the prevalence of heart attacks and the risk of strokes. There are several types of Ales beer such as IPA, Stout and Porter. As compared to average beer, IPAs have a higher alcohol content. Porters are known for their rich history and intriguing flavors. They are complex, rich, and dark beer brewed with a combination of malted hops, barley, and other ingredients. The complex flavor profile is the most significant benefit of Porter. Furthermore, the major benefits of consuming ales beer are indulged at local breweries, the perfect addition to meals, maintain individuals heart health, and unwinding and relaxing, which further drives the segment growth.  

The Lagers Segment is Expected to Grow Fastest During the Forecast Period. 

The segment growth in the microbreweries market is attributed to the increasing convenience and on-the-go packaging, rising innovation in no and low-alcohol options, increasing consumer preference towards familiar and affordable lager brands, and increasing strong brand marketing and presence. Lagers help to increase the amount of dopamine in the brain. Lagers have a clearer and lighter appearance. They are accompanied by secondary fermentation to enhance clarity and flavor. Lagers have a clearer and lighter appearance. India plays an important role in the consumption of lager beer. There are various top brands of lager consumption in India such as Budweiser, Kingfisher Premium, Heineken, Beck’s Inc, Tuborg, Carlsberg and others which are further expected to increase the segment demand in the microbreweries market.

Distribution Channel Insights

The On-trade Segment Dominated the Microbreweries Market in 2024. 

The segment deals with places that sell beverages for immediate consumption on the premises such as pubs, restaurants and bars. The on-trade segment provides a unique consumer experience and may offer higher-end products. Consumers want to pay a premium for the experience of enjoying these beverages in a restaurant and bar. On-trade developments may focus on building relationships with customers and creating a unique brand experience through promotions and events, which is expected to drive segment growth. 

The E-commerce/Online Retail Segment Expects the Fastest During the Forecast Period. 

The segment growth in the microbreweries market is driven by factors such as rising technological advancements in digital tools, increasing direct-to-consumer sales models and enhanced logistics and packaging solutions. Businesses can reach global consumers 24/7 while creating unprecedented growth potential and reducing overhead costs compared to traditional retail. Strategic human touchpoints during critical moments such as support issues and complex purchases create major competitive benefits, while AI and automation drive operational efficiency, which further enhances segment growth. 

Recent Developments in the Microbreweries Market

Asur Microbrewery Bar and Kitchen 

  • Launch: in January 2025, Asur Microbrewery Bar & Kitchen introduced a new addition to the Indian craft beer market, the first Kiwi Beer in India. This beer delivers a flavorful and unique beer experience.

United Breweries Ltd,  

  • Expansion: in January 2025, United Breweries Ltd, a Beer giant expanded its Kingfisher brand portfolio with the launch of Kingfisher Flavours and introduced two variants, such as Mango Berry Twist and Lemon Masala.  

Optimistic Capital 

  • Launch: In September 2024, Bengaluru-based investment firm Optimistic Capital launched the first microbrewery in India focused fund worth Rs 200 crore. The aim behind this launch was to capitalize on the booming craft beer industry, targeting markets such as Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Microbreweries Market Leading Companies

Segments Covered in the Report 

By Product 

  • Ales 
  • Lagers 
  • Wheat Beers 
  • Specialty Beers 
  • Hybrid/Experimental Beers 

By Distribution Channel 

  • On-Trade 
  • Off-Trade 
  • E-commerce/ Online Retail  

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Latin America
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  • Report Covered: [Revenue + Volume]
  • Historical Year: 2021-2023
  • Base Year: 2024
  • Estimated Years: 2025-2034

Meet the Team

Vidyesh Swar, Senior Research Analyst at Towards Food & Beverages, specializes in market research, focusing on supply-demand evaluation, pricing analysis, alternative proteins, plant-based foods, and sustainable food technologies within the industry.

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Aditi Shivarkar, with 14+ years in Food and Beverages market research, specializes in food, beverage, and eco-friendly packaging. She ensures accurate, actionable insights, driving Towards FnB's excellence in industry trends and sustainability.

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