Page 4 - Craft Beer and Independent Microbreweries in Ireland 2018

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

• Introduction 12
• Purpose and Scope 12
• Methodology 13
• Layout of the Report 13

2. Current Performance of the Microbrewery Sector

• Introduction 16
• Number of Microbreweries 16
• Output 19
• Size Structure and Output 20
• Irish Microbrewery Market Share 22
• Turnover 24
• Structure of Market Demand 24
• Export Markets 26
• Production Capacity 26

3. Operational Characteristics of Microbreweries

• Introduction 30
• Number of Products Offered 30
• Beer Styles 31
• Alcoholic Content of Craft Beers 33
• Packaging 34
• Distribution 34

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