The CCBA tracks many issues outside of the state Capitol that could impact members. The CCBA acts as a spokesperson for the industry on statewide issues, including the ongoing drought and mergers and acquisitions that threaten market competition for smaller breweries throughout the state. Official statements on these issues are included below.
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CCBA Press Releases
August 28, 2019
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 28, 2019) – The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA ) celebrates an important milestone for the small, manufacturing business in California announcing new growth numbers for the industry. As of August 2019, 1,000 independent breweries operate across the Golden State. California is home to more operating breweries than any other state in the nation and 95 percent of California residents live within 10 miles of a neighborhood brewery.
“Small businesses are the life blood of communities across California,” said executive director of the CCBA, Tom McCormick. “Craft breweries are locally owned businesses which benefit their community with jobs, charitable giving, economic growth and provide a gathering place for their neighborhood. Our role at the CCBA is to protect and grow the craft brewing and small business community which has become so important to California’s cities and local communities.”
The CCBA celebrates 30 years of craft beer and 1,000 breweries operating in California at the annual California Craft Beer Summit, held for the first time in Southern California at the Long Beach Convention Center & Marina Green Park. The three-day event includes two days of industry gathering, networking, education and development. The event culminates in the largest beer festival on the West Coast, featuring more than 170 California craft breweries outside on the Marina Green Park. Beer lovers and California residents have a unique opportunity to taste their way through the craft beer brewed in regions across California at the one-of-a-kind festival on Saturday, September 14.“The positive impact of craft breweries on the state of California goes far beyond tax revenue, manufacturing jobs and tourism,” said McCormick. “Craft breweries also have a tangible influence on the growth and development of their region, investing in their community, employing their neighbors and supporting local nonprofits. That is what we are celebrating and highlighting at the California Craft Beer Summit. All beer lovers, brewing and hospitality industry members and allied organizations have something to benefit from at the Summit this year.”
For an overview of the California Craft Beer Summit or to purchase tickets for the industry event or the festival, please visit www.cacraftbeersummit.com.
About the California Craft Brewers Association
The California Craft Brewers Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. Formed in 1989, the CCBA is the oldest state trade association representing craft breweries. The California Craft Beer Summit also marks the 30th anniversary of CCBA, the nonprofit association that protects and supports the vibrant craft beer industry in California. All proceeds from the event go back to support the CCBA. For more information on the growth and economic impact of the craft brewing industry, please visit californiacraftbeer.com.
April 2, 2019
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 2, 2019) – According to data released today by the nonprofit trade association representing the industry, the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA), California is home to more craft breweries than any state in the nation and continues to contribute to the economic growth for the Golden State.
“The impact of the craft beer industry here in California has tripled over the last five years, increasing its economic contribution to the state and showcasing the small business success story,” said the executive director of the CCBA, Tom McCormick. “Craft brewers contribute more than tax revenue and tourism, they also give back to their communities and work hard to grow and develop their neighborhoods. In recent years craft breweries have donated between 10-15 million dollars to charitable causes every year.”
According to the CCBA report, the total economic impact of craft breweries in California exceeds $8.2 billion, based on 2017 industry data collected by the national Brewers Association. This figure is derived from the total impact of beer brewed by craft brewers as it moves from breweries to distributors to retailers as well as non-beer merchandise sold at breweries and tasting rooms. This economic impact is based on the number of breweries in 2017, nearly 100 less than currently operate across the state.
Craft Brewing Industry by the Numbers:
- In 2012 less than 300 craft breweries operated across the state. As of April 2019, more than 980 breweries operate in California.
- Today, 95 percent of all California residents live within 10 miles of one or more of these local businesses.
- Craft breweries in California support more than 54,000 full time jobs, collectively contributing $3.1 billion in labor income and supporting an average annual salary of $56,839 in 2017.
- California’s craft breweries paid $1.6 billion in taxes in 2017.
- California’s craft breweries produced 3.3 million barrels of beer in 2017.
- There are currently more breweries in California than there were in the entire country in 1995.
For more information about California craft beer, please visit www.californiacraftbeer.com.
About the California Craft Brewers Association
The California Craft Brewers Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. Formed in 1989, the CCBA is the oldest state trade association representing craft breweries.
December 12, 2017
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (December 12, 2017) – The craft beer industry has tripled over the last five years, up from 300 breweries in 2012 to just over 900 breweries in operation today, according to data released by the nonprofit trade association representing the industry, the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA). California is home to more craft breweries than any state in the nation, with nearly 92 percent of the state’s 39.5 million residents living within 10 miles of a brewery.
“11 percent of the craft brewing industry’s total $67.8 billion economic impact comes from California,” said Bart Watson, Chief Economist at the Brewers Association. “These data highlight the powerful economic impact craft brewers have in California and across the nation.”
According to the CCBA report, the total economic impact of craft breweries in California exceeds $7.3 billion. This figure is derived from the total impact of beer brewed by craft brewers as it moves from breweries to distributors to retailers as well as non-beer merchandize sold at breweries and tasting rooms.
By the Numbers:
- Craft breweries in California supported nearly 50,000 full time jobs with an average wage of $55,000 a year.
- California’s craft breweries paid $1.49 billion in taxes in 2016, including $868 million in state and local taxes and $617 million in federal taxes.
- California’s craft breweries produced 3,295,221 barrels of beer in 2016. Breweries exported 1.17 million barrels, which is greater than the total craft production in all but five states in the nation.
- The number of licensed breweries grew by more than 100 in the last year – more than any state in the country and an increase that was greater than the total licensed number of breweries in 34 states.
“The positive impact of craft breweries on the state of California goes far beyond just the benefits of tax revenue, manufacturing jobs and tourism,” said CCBA executive director, Tom McCormick. “Craft breweries also have a tangible influence on the growth and development of their region, investing in their community, employing their neighbors and supporting local nonprofits. Craft breweries are the living room, the town hall and the gathering place for their community.”
For more information about California craft beer, please visit www.californiacraftbeer.com.
About the California Craft Brewers Association
The California Craft Brewers Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. Formed in 1989, the CCBA is the oldest state trade association representing craft breweries.
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