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Top 50 American Breweries Reflect the Diversity of American Beer.


BOULDER, Colo. -- For Full Story and Top 50 List See http://www.beertown.org/pr/pdf_word/top50.doc

Located in 19 different states, the top 50 American brewing companies of 2004 produce a wide range of beers that reflect the diverse flavors of America's vibrant beer culture, according to according to
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"More than 1400 breweries operate in the U.S. today and craft brewers constitute the majority of the largest 50 brewing companies," said Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association. More than 30 of the top-50 brewing companies produce the traditional all-malt beer styles that define a craft brewer.

Overall, the brands brewed by top 50 producers include well-known American standards from Bud, Miller and Coors as well as nationally distributed craft beers like Boston Beer Company's Samuel Adams Boston Lager and Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale along with regional stars like New Belgium New Belgium can refer to:
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"The diverse beers crafted by America's largest producers demonstrate the appeal that craft beer has for American beer drinkers," said Ray Daniels William Raymond "Ray" Daniel (November 2 1928 – November 6 1997) was a Welsh football player and manager.

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Brewers Association figures show that craft beer sales grew 7 percent in 2004, faster than any other segment of the beverage alcohol business, including wine, spirits and imported beer. (See http://beertown.org/pr/pdf_Word/2004_Craft_Beer_Stats.doc.)

"The craft beer segment has grown steadily over the past ten years, but in 2004 it showed its biggest increase since 1996," said Gatza. "The strong growth in craft beer sales shows American consumers' continuing interest in flavorful American beers."

California, Oregon, Colorado, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania collectively host nearly 500 breweries including 25 of the top 50 domestic producers according to the Brewers Association. For a full list of the top 50 U.S. breweries and additional details, see http://www.beertown.org/pr/pdf_word/top50.doc.

Based in Boulder, Colo., U.S.A., the Brewers Association (BA) is a not-for-profit trade and educational association for craft brewers. Visit www.beertown.org to learn more.
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