Virginia's craft beer scene is closely tied to the way people travel, gather, and spend time in the Commonwealth. This page collects the latest statewide figures from the Brewers Association and Virginia Tourism Corporation. Last updated August 28, 2026.
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Craft breweries in Virginia
Virginia ranked 11th nationally for the number of craft breweries in the Brewers Association's 2025 state profile.
Brewers Association, 2025 state profile5.2
Breweries per 100,000 adults
The statewide brewery density was 5.2 per 100,000 adults age 21 and older in the Brewers Association's 2025 profile.
Brewers Association, 2025 state profile$1.41B
State craft beer economic impact
The Brewers Association estimated Virginia craft beer's statewide economic impact at $1.41 billion in its 2025 profile.
Brewers Association, 2025 state profile$214
Craft beer impact per Virginian
The Brewers Association reported $214 in craft beer economic impact per person for Virginia in 2025.
Brewers Association, 2025 state profile342,075
Barrels of craft beer produced
Virginia craft breweries produced 342,075 barrels of craft beer per year in the Brewers Association's 2025 state profile.
Brewers Association, 2025 state profile1.6
Gallons per adult age 21+
Virginia's craft beer production equaled 1.6 gallons per adult age 21 and older in the Brewers Association's 2025 profile.
Brewers Association, 2025 state profile$35.1B
Virginia visitor spending
Visitors spent a record $35.1 billion in Virginia during 2024, creating a large audience for food, drink, and travel experiences.
Virginia Tourism Corporation, 2024 travel data44.7M
Overnight visitors to Virginia
Virginia welcomed 44.7 million overnight visitors in 2024, a record for the Commonwealth.
Virginia Tourism Corporation, 2024 travel data229,000+
Virginia jobs supported by travel
Virginia's travel industry directly supported more than 229,000 jobs in 2024.
Virginia Tourism Corporation, 2024 travel dataSources and scope
Each figure above links directly to the organization that published it. Craft beer figures are statewide estimates from the Brewers Association. Travel figures cover Virginia's visitor economy and are included to show the scale of the audience choosing food, drink, and overnight experiences in the state.
Brewers Association
State Craft Beer Sales and Production Statistics, 2025. The source reports brewery count, breweries per 100,000 adults, estimated economic impact, impact per capita, annual production, and production per adult age 21 and older.
Open the 2025 state profileVirginia Tourism Corporation
Virginia's 2024 visitor economy release, published August 5, 2025. The source reports visitor spending, overnight visitation, and direct travel employment.
Open the 2024 travel releaseHow to use these figures
Use the linked primary sources when you need the original context, methodology, or a figure beyond the summary here. The Brewers Association and Virginia Tourism Corporation update their reporting on different schedules, so the data is shown with the source year rather than blended into a single estimate.
Cite this page
For articles and local guides, use this reference:
Stable Craft Brewing. "Virginia Craft Beer Statistics." Updated August 28, 2026. Available at https://stablecraftbrewing.com/virginia-craft-beer-statistics.
