Craft beer cools in Texas: Who's up and who's down
Why it matters: The craft beer market continues to cool as breweries face rising costs and a slowdown in drinking among younger generations.
By the numbers: Gambrinus Company, based in San Antonio and home to the Shiner brand, sold more beer than any other Texas craft brewery in 2024 — nearly 454,000 barrels — despite a 3% dip from 2023.
The Manhattan Project Beer Co. (Dallas) and Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (Houston) saw the largest statewide growth at 41% and 5%, respectively.
Community Beer Co. (Dallas) posted the steepest decline at 31%.
Zoom in: Real Ale Brewing Co. and Altstadt Brewery — both near San Antonio — had flat years, with 0% and 1% growth.
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