Industry Information & Economic Impact

Key to knowing where our industry is headed is knowing where we came from. Breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries all have roots in Michigan agricultural and economic history. Capturing the story of progress is vital, as captured by the following resources:

Michigan Craft Beverage Council 2023 Industry Overview Infographic (PDF - 94KB)

The Story of Michigan Craft Beverages: An ArcGIS Story Map

Learn more about Michigan's craft beverage industry and the agricultural supply chain that makes it so great. The Story Map contains a Michigan craft beverage business finder, craft beverage trail maps, and examples of community impact. View as a PDF.

Michigan Craft Beverage Council 2021 Industry Brochure (PDF)

Beer Saves America - Economic Impact of the Beer Industry - Michigan 2021

2020 Michigan Grape & Hop Inventory (PDF)

September is Michigan Craft Distillers Month Proclamation (PDF)

Economic Contribution of Craft Spirits - Michigan, 2018 (PDF)

Craft Beer as a Means of Economic Development; Economic Impact Analysis of the Michigan Value Chain (PDF)

Craft Spirits Data Project, American Craft Spirits Association (PDF)

Economic Impact Report of the Michigan Wine & Cider Industry, 2017 Full Report (PDF)

Infographic - Economic Impact of Michigan Wine & Cider Industry, 2017 (PDF)

Infographic - Economic Impact of Michigan's Hard Cider Industry, 2017 (PDF)

American Viticultural Area (AVA) map of Michigan, Graphic (PDF)

2016-2019 Grape Inventory Report USDA-NASS (PDF)