Behind the List: New Mexico's largest breweries have a big economic impact

There are more than 7,300 craft breweries operating in the U.S. According to USA Today, the number of U.S. breweries continues to grow with an estimated 1,049 new breweries opened in 2018. Retail sales of craft beer rose to $27.58 billion, up 7% from 2017.

Breweries in New Mexico have given the economy a major boost. According to the Brewers Association, a national association for small and independent craft brewers, there are 85 craft breweries located in New Mexico, ranking the state 10th for…

Source: The Business Journal