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Celebrate the art of craft brewing! "Craft brewing" refers to small breweries that use traditional brewing methods and emphasize flavor and quality. The US craft beer industry employs over 100,000 people brewing 15.6 million barrels of beer per year. Many regions are associated with a strong craft brewing culture, including the Midwest, Mountain West, and the Pacific Northwest. Portland, OR, is currently home to 58 breweries, more than any other city in the world. Vermont, Montana, Oregon, Alaska and Colorado have the highest number of breweries per million inhabitants in the nation. California, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Ohio and Oregon have the highest total craft output. Craft beer isn't just a fad, it's a rapidly expanding business and hobby full of passionate people like you! We hope you (or whomever you give it to) enjoy your HOPTIMIST T-shirt!