In 2022, France had the highest number of beer microbreweries in Europe, followed by the United Kingdom. In contrast, Malta had just two microbreweries.
Number of active beer microbreweries in Europe in 2022, by country
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Number of active beer microbreweries in Europe in 2022, by country
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From the source glossary: "Microbrewery: A brewery with yearly production up to 1,000 hectoliters."
The source adds the following information:
"Spanish data cover all microbreweries irrespective their volume of production
UK data cover all breweries with a production up to 60,000 HL per year and which receive “small brewer relief” in the UK
Romania data cover all microbreweries irrespective of their volume of production"
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Brewers of Europe. (November 30, 2023). Number of active beer microbreweries in Europe in 2022, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 10, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/444691/european-beer-microbreweries-by-country/
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Brewers of Europe. (2023). Number of active beer microbreweries in Europe in 2022, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 10, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/444691/european-beer-microbreweries-by-country/
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