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Compound Annual Growth Rate
17.5%
Value in AUD million
2026-2035
Based on the distribution channel, the Australia craft beer market is being driven by off-trade.
The Australia craft beer market is thriving, with purchases mainly happening through the off-trade distribution channel. Consumers often buy craft beers from bottle shops, liquor stores, supermarkets, and online retailers, where a wide variety of craft beer brands and styles are available for purchase.
| Australia Craft Beer Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | AUD million | 2025 |
| Historical Period | AUD million | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | AUD million | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | AUD million | 2127.10 |
| Market Size 2035 | AUD million | 10670.05 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 17.50% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Western Australia | 22.1% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Australian Capital Territory | 20.8% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Type | Sour Beer | 18.5% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Distribution Channel | On-Trade | 18.4% |
| Market Share by Region 2025 | Western Australia | 16.3% |

While craft beer is also served in bars, pubs, and restaurants (on-trade), the off-trade channel accounts for a significant portion of craft beer sales, offering consumers greater convenience and accessibility to explore different craft beer options at their leisure eventually indicating the growth in the Australia craft beer market.
Craft beer caters to diverse tastes and preferences among individuals, sour beers have surged in popularity, offering unique tart and acidic flavours achieved through experimental techniques like wild fermentation and fruit additions. Ales, including pale ales, IPAs, stouts, porters, and Belgian ales, showcase bold and innovative flavours, highlighting the creativity of Australian craft breweries.
Additionally, craft breweries have redefined perceptions of pilsners and pale lagers, crafting high-quality brews with distinctive character and flavour profiles, characterized by crispness, balanced bitterness, and subtle malt sweetness thus boosting the Australia craft beer market growth.
"Australia Craft Beer Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Type
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
Market Breakup by Region
Pale Ales are popular for their balanced flavour profiles, which typically feature a harmonious blend of malt and hop characteristics. Craft beer has seen a significant rise in the production and consumption of Pale Ales due to its versatility and appeal to a wide range of beer enthusiasts. Additionally, their compatibility with various food pairings and the creative experimentation by local breweries contribute to their widespread popularity.
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Region |
| Western Australia | 22.1% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 20.8% |
| Victoria | 19.8% |
| New South Wales | XX% |
| Queensland | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
The growth of the craft beer market is fuelled by increasing changes in preferences towards craft beer and the introduction of product options.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
The Australia craft beer market was valued at AUD 2127.10 million in 2025.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.50% between 2026 and 2035.
The revenue generated from the market is expected to reach AUD 10670.05 million in 2035.
Based on the type, the craft beer market is bifurcated into sour beer, ales beer, wheat beer, pilsners pale lagers, and others.
Key players in the industry are Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd., Emencee Pty Ltd. trading as Balter Brewing Company, Akasha Brewing Company Pty Ltd., BentSpoke Brewing Co., Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers, Bridge Road Brewers, Mountain Culture Beer Co., Fixation Brewing Co., Mountain Goat Beer, Lion Group (Lion Pty Ltd.), Wildflower Brewing & Blending, and Bracket Brewing Company Pty Ltd., among others.
The different distribution channels in the craft beer market include on-trade and off-trade.
The market is broken down into New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, and others.
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| Report Features | Details |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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