The art of home brewing is on the rise in the United States. Since home brewing was legalized in 1979, it began to increase as a hobby for amateur brew masters. Recent polls have shown that there are currently over a million home brewers active and for the past five years; participation in the art has grown at a rate of twenty percent a year, with the exception of 2013, which showed a ten percent increase. These figures include people who brew for personal enjoyment and those who use brewing as a means of generating revenue.

Increase in the popularity of domestic products

Due to the strained economic conditions in the country, more people are turning towards domestic brews and those crafted through home breweries. Expensive imports are waning in popularity over those that are produced for less cost from the comforts of home.In short, it's cheaper to make your own beer from home.

Pride in the craft of brewing as the start of a new business opportunity

Thanks to the Home Brewer’s Association and sponsored competitions, home brewing is becoming a growing hobby in the U.S. Brew masters are entering their best works in contests which bring them recognition for superior products. The interest in a variety of Ales, Malts and specialty brews is growing stronger as a result. This is one of the factors that have given rise to the creation of microbreweries and craft breweries throughout the nation.

Craft brewing in America

A glance at the menu offerings at any successful microbrewery in the country will show that craft brewing has expanded to include a large variety in the offerings of pale ales, malted beverages and specialty brews. Seasonal creations that feature the addition of spice flavorings, pumpkin for fall, juniper berry for the Christmas season and a list that continues on as creativity spurs the experimentation and testing of new flavor combinations and textures. Home brewers are jumping on the bandwagon in greater numbers. Statistics show that there has been a 24 percent increase in the purchase of beginner's kits for brewing beer, which is more popular than wine making.

How home brewers are opening creative and successful craft breweries

As amateur brewers become more proficient at their craft, they are realizing the potential for generating revenue from their endeavors. While there is a correlation between the rise in home brewing and the conversion from amateur to production brewing for profit, the same can be said of the influence that microbreweries have upon home brewers. The variety of brews crafted inspires home brewers to try their hand at their own unique creations.

Conclusion

The past twenty years has seen an impressive revolution in how Americans acquire their brew. A massive growth in the number of micro breweries featuring unique and signature brews has inspired connoisseurs to experiment with their own creations as craft brewing is becoming a hot new trend in the industry. Many amateurs realize that their craft brewing provides an opportunity to monetize their efforts, and leads to an increase in commercial brewing.