Thanks to a change in the definition of “craft” beer—craft breweries can now use adjuncts in the brewing process—there’s a new craft beer king: Yuengling. The nation’s oldest brewery has claimed the top spot in this year’s Brewers Association rankings which are based on 2014 sales volume. (D.G. Yuengling & Son uses corn in the mash, formerly a craft no-no.) Here’s a look at the new top 12.
12. Duvel Moortgat USA
11. Brooklyn Brewery
10. Minhas Craft Brewery
9. Stone Brewing Co.
8. Deschutes Brewery
7. Bell’s Brewery, Inc.
6. Lagunitas Brewing Co.
5. Gambrinus
4. New Belgium Brewing Co.
3. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
2. Boston Beer Co.
1. D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.
See the rest of the Top 50 here.
