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Report: Michigan among states with most breweries per capita

Posted at 10:56 AM, Jan 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-04 15:23:08-05

(WXYZ) — Michigan has ranked among the states with the most breweries per capita in the country, according to a new report from C+R research group.

The state landed a 10th place spot on the list, having a total of 4.5 breweries per capita, the report found. The craft beer industry offers Michigan a $292 economic impact per person.

Vermont claimed the title of "Craft Beer Capital of the U.S." with 11.5 breweries per capita, producing 151.2 pints per adult 21 and older.

Here are the top 10 states:

  1. Vermont
  2. Montana
  3. Maine
  4. Oregon
  5. Colorado
  6. Alaska
  7. Washington
  8. Wyoming
  9. New Hampshire
  10. Michigan, Idaho (tie)

Click here for the full report.