2023 American Craft Beer Week Started Yesterday (May 15th)

2023 American Craft Beer Week is in full swing!

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Raise a glass because American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW), organized by the Brewers Association® (BA), started yesterday (May 15) and runs through May 21. ACBW brings the community together by celebrating the history of indie beer. And this celebration kicks off a summer filled with bustling taprooms, backyard BBQs, and beer gardens galore.

Celebrate 2023 American Craft Beer Week by visiting your local breweries.

Craft beer is a $28.4 billion industry providing more than 189,000 direct jobs to local communities around the nation. And this year welcomes an all-time high of 9,552 independent breweries operating in the US. Anyone over age 21 is invited to celebrate ACBW by enjoying flavorful craft beers at their local small brewery. Those looking for a brewery nearby can use the BA’s comprehensive Brewery Finder.

“Small and independent American craft breweries are a vital ingredient to the health and wealth of our communities as they support growers, distributors, supply partners, retailers, and beer lovers,” said Ann Obenchain, vice president of marketing and communications at the Brewers Association. “Craft beer is more than a beverage, it’s a catalyst for bringing people together and building community. When we support our local breweries, we are not only enjoying great beer, but we are also investing in the people and the neighborhoods that make our cities and towns unique and vibrant.”

Beer lovers in all 50 states are encouraged to share their love for craft beer on social media. Use the hashtags #AmericanCraftBeerWeek and #SeekTheSeal. To learn more about American Craft Beer Week, visit AmericanCraftBeerWeek.com.