Beer

Iowa breweries generated a total economic impact of $1.25 billion last year from brewery operations, trade, and tourism. The industry is projected to continue to grow in the next five years, including a projected 17.5% growth in total output and a 9.6% percent increase in jobs.

With approximately 150 brewery locations in Iowa, 144,424 barrels of craft beer were produced last year driving tax revenue and jobs across the state.