In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 most famous breweries in the US. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the economic contributions of the beer industry, the social responsibility initiatives by breweries, and the recent buyback in the brewing industry, head to 20 Most Famous Breweries in the US.
5. New Belgium Brewing Co.
Insider Monkey Score: 10
New Belgium was the top-selling craft beer brand in the U.S multi-outlets in 2022, with dollar sales of $429.3 million, a 14.5% increase from the previous year. In 2019, New Belgium was acquired by the Japanese beverage group Kirin Holdings Company, in a deal estimated to be around $352.8 million.
4. D.G. Yuengling & Son
Insider Monkey Score: 11
Yuengling started off with making only 600 barrels of beer a year in the days of hand-hewn fermentation caves, before mechanized refrigeration. But things have changed over the years and with a sales volume of over 2.2 million barrels in 2022, Yuengling is now among the largest breweries in America. The family-owned brewery has traditionally changed ownership through the purchase of the company by the offspring of the previous owner. Its flagship product is the Yuengling Traditional Lager – the oldest lager in America.
3. Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Insider Monkey Score: 11
The St. Louis facility is the flagship brewery of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) and also serves as its headquarters. Known as the Home of Budweiser, the brewery is remarkable for its beautiful interior and has been offering tours to the public since the 1890’s. The site was chosen for its proximity to the Mississippi River, as well as the nearby caves that served as refrigerators before mechanized cooling.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has also started the production of its Belgian brand Stella Artois at its St. Louis brewery, as part of the $1 billion capital investment program at its U.S. production facilities.
The Anheuser-Busch brewery ranks among the Top 100 Breweries in the U.S. in 2023.
2. Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
Insider Monkey Score: 12
The Boston Brewery is the original home of Samuel Adams, by The Boston Beer Company.. Today, it’s a playground for craft beer innovation and Research & Development. And it’s a pretty good spot to have a beer, too.
The story of The Boston Beer Company, Inc. started when Jim Koch discovered his great-great-grandfather’s recipe for Louis Koch Lager in his family’s attic in Cincinnati. He knew he was onto something when he tried to recreate that recipe and it ultimately led to the creation of the iconic Boston Lager.
The Samuel Adams Brewery ranks among the Best Breweries in Massachusetts.
1. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Insider Monkey Score: 13
When he finally started a brewery, Ken Grossman scoured salvage yards and dairies to find the tanks, pipes, and valves he needed to hand-build Sierra Nevada’s original brewhouse. He put his first batch of craft beer to the test in 1980, and the Pale Ale that followed sparked a true craft beer revolution. Still 100% family-owned and operated, Sierra Nevada is among the largest breweries in America by volume and boasts an annual revenue of over $320 million, turning its owner into a beer billionaire.
Sierra Nevada is the Most Famous Brewery in America in our list.
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