Breweries by State: Which U.S. States Have the Most Breweries in 2025?
Breweries by State: Which U.S. States Have the Most Breweries in 2025?
As the craft beer movement continues to surge across the United States, you might be wondering: Which state has the most breweries? Whether you’re a beer tourist mapping your next hop-filled road trip or just a numbers nerd (like us) who loves stats with their suds, we’ve got the definitive breakdown.
Thanks to recently updated data from Poidata.io, we now have the most accurate brewery count for every U.S. state—and Washington D.C.—as of July 2025.

A chart of the states of USA and their total number of breweries, as of July 2025
Top States for Breweries in 2025
Here are some of the highlights:
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California continues its reign as the craft beer king with a staggering 1,491 breweries.
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New York holds second with 724, followed closely by Pennsylvania with 678.
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Florida makes a strong showing at 611, pushing past Texas.
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Washington D.C., while small in size, still boasts a modest 26 breweries, proving good things come in small batches.
Full List: Breweries by State (2025)
Here’s a state-by-state breakdown, including D.C., sorted by total brewery count:
Rank | State / D.C. | Breweries |
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1 | California | 1,491 |
2 | New York | 724 |
3 | Pennsylvania | 678 |
4 | Florida | 611 |
5 | Texas | 581 |
6 | North Carolina | 574 |
7 | Colorado | 552 |
8 | Washington | 536 |
9 | Ohio | 479 |
10 | Michigan | 470 |
11 | Virginia | 467 |
12 | Oregon | 389 |
13 | Illinois | 370 |
14 | Wisconsin | 310 |
15 | Massachusetts | 272 |
16 | Minnesota | 272 |
17 | Indiana | 266 |
18 | Georgia | 225 |
19 | Missouri | 224 |
20 | Tennessee | 215 |
21 | New Jersey | 197 |
22 | Arizona | 195 |
23 | Maryland | 175 |
24 | Maine | 174 |
25 | Connecticut | 166 |
26 | New Mexico | 157 |
27 | South Carolina | 153 |
28 | Iowa | 140 |
29 | New Hampshire | 120 |
30 | Montana | 117 |
31 | Kentucky | 113 |
32 | Idaho | 111 |
33 | Vermont | 100 |
34 | Oklahoma | 96 |
35 | Alabama | 82 |
36 | Kansas | 82 |
37 | Nebraska | 79 |
38 | Louisiana | 73 |
39 | Alaska | 69 |
40 | Arkansas | 68 |
41 | Nevada | 68 |
42 | Utah | 58 |
43 | South Dakota | 53 |
44 | Rhode Island | 50 |
45 | Hawaii | 48 |
46 | Wyoming | 47 |
47 | Delaware | 41 |
48 | West Virginia | 34 |
49 | North Dakota | 33 |
50 | Mississippi | 32 |
51 | Washington D.C. | 26 |
Visualization: U.S. Breweries by State
To help you digest this massive list, here’s a chart displaying the number of breweries in each state, sorted from most to least:

A chart of the states of USA and their total number of breweries, as of July 2025
Bonus: What About Canada?
We couldn’t forget our neighbors to the north! As of July 2025, Canada has approximately 1,412 breweries, with the biggest concentrations in Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec.
Final Thoughts
The craft beer industry shows no signs of slowing down. While some states are leading the charge, every state in the U.S.—even the smallest—is home to passionate brewers and innovative taprooms. Whether you’re in Vermont or Vegas, there’s a pint waiting for you.
What state do you think has the most underrated beer scene? Drop your thoughts in the comments or tag us on social media!
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