SHELBURNE, Vt. — Fiddlehead Brewing Company is now one of the Top 50 Craft Breweries in the country by volume produced in 2021.
The annual report produced by the Brewers Association lists Fiddlehead Brewing Company as the 49th largest brewery, skyrocketing from 86th in 2020.
Fiddlehead Brewing Company has bucked the industry trends year after year. In 2020, the craft beer industry saw a 9% decline in production, while Fiddlehead Brewing Company saw a 25% increase in revenue as a result of a quick transition to canned products.
“Prior to the pandemic, we were 85% draft. When draft sales disappeared overnight as bars and restaurants closed, we were able to quickly pivot and begin canning our flagship IPA for the first time. We heard from many customers that Fiddlehead IPA cans were one of the few bright spots to come from the pandemic”, said Matt (Matty O) Cohen, President/Owner.
This past year the industry grew 8%, while Fiddlehead Brewing Company experienced 89% growth, an impressive feat in a relatively small footprint of 8 states.
“We could not have accomplished this without the support of strong partners, dedicated staff, and of course our loyal customers. We are excited by the growth but understand that the foundation of our success is steady and continuous commitment to quality and freshness.”
The meteoric rise is not expected to slow as the company has already successfully increased production in Q1 2022 by 85% over Q1 2021.
Fiddlehead Brewing Company is a brewer-owned business located in Shelburne, Vermont. The business has a simple approach: make great beer, hire passionate people, and ensure the beer is fresh and available on tap or in a cooler near you.
–Fiddlehead Brewing Company