These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025

The number of craft breweries in the U.S. contracted for the second year in a row in 2025 with a 2.9-percent year-over-year decrease, according to the Brewers Association’s (BA) annual production report for the craft industry. The BA recorded 9,578 operating craft breweries last year. The number of microbreweries showed the largest decline with a 4.4-percent drop. Taprooms and brewpubs trailed behind with 2.7 and 2.5 percent decreases, respectively. In its annual craft brewing industry production report, the BA documents the craft segment’s total output by volume, number of breweries, market share, and workforce size. The article These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025 appeared first on VinePair .

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Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

After less than two years, Costco and Deschutes Brewery plan to discontinue their co-branded line of Kirkland Signature beers. Deschutes chief executive officer Peter Skrbek announced the change in a notice to distributors sent on July 1, Craft Business Daily reports. Production is set to be scaled back as soon as this month. The collaboration includes Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale, which are expected to be gone from most Costco warehouse’s shelves by September or October. The big box store launched its partnership with Deschutes in December 2024, and it enjoyed a slew of accolades soon after. The article Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes appeared first on VinePair .

The new releases round-up

New beer launches and collaborations this week, in store, on bars, and online, from around the UK. Pouring golden-orange and hazy, Cuba Street, a 5.4% ABV hazy pale from Round Corner, brings together a vibrant blend of New Zealand hops. It delivers layers of nectarine and tropical fruits, balanced by fresh citrus aromas. “Smooth, refreshing, […] The post The new releases round-up first appeared on Beer Today . The post The new releases round-up appeared first on Beer Today .

Tun to collaborate with ramen restaurant

Maki & Ramen NQ has announced the launch of Kanpai, a limited-edition ramen and craft beer pairing menu in collaboration with Chorlton-based Tūn Brewing. It will be curated by certified cicerone and local beer expert Lianne Williams. Available from Monday, 13th July, until Sunday, 16th August, the collaboration features two ramen bowls paired with a […] The post Tun to collaborate with ramen restaurant first appeared on Beer Today . The post Tun to collaborate with ramen restaurant appeared first on Beer Today .

These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025

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Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

The new releases round-up

Tun to collaborate with ramen restaurant