date:Jan 24, 2013
at a 6.9% average rate per year to 12,643.
Although wage costs are expected to rise, revenue is expected to expand at an even fast rate as high demand for craft beer justifies price increases, allowing the industry to become more profitable. The average profit margin is expected to account for 9.5% of revenue in 2012. Notably, however, profitability varies between companies because the cost per unit manufactured decreases as craft breweries scale up production volume. The largest craft brewer,