Upon further research, information from the year 2014 is the most readily available as it pertains to craft brewing in America. Some speculative data from the conclusion of 2015 is available, but it does not provide a substantial base to discuss from.
- Craft brewing broke 11% market share by volume for 2014
- Drastic increase form 7.8% in 2013
- Due to 18% overall increase in beer production
- Sales in craft beer have increased by 22% between 2013 and 2014
- $19.6 Billion in total sales for 2014
- Compare to $101 billion dollar beer industry nation wide
- Craft Brewers Association aiming for 20% share by volume by 2020
- Overall beer market has been relatively stagnant in recent years
- Minimal increase in overall beer sales (0.5%) from 2013 to 2014
- Despite stagnation of the market, craft brewers are eating the market share of larger, established corporations.