The way people are purchasing craft beer is quickly changing. While overall craft beer production dipped by 4% in 2024 (a record drop outside of pandemic years, according to Axios), demand for direct-to-doorstep delivery is only growing. Today’s craft beer drinkers want options, convenience, and a way to support local breweries, without needing to leave the house. Direct-to-consumer (DtC) beer shipping offers that and is becoming a major opportunity for craft breweries.
Delivery Is Gaining Traction
A 2024 survey from Sovos ShipCompliant and the Brewers Association shows just how strong the appetite is:
- 86% of regular craft beer drinkers say they support expanding DtC beer shipping laws.
- 83% said they’d buy more frequently from breweries offering craft beer delivery options.
- 69% said they would spend $50+ monthly to order beer online if they could order directly from breweries.
- 68% would be likely to subscribe to a monthly subscription from a brewery if they offered DtC shipping.
What This Means for Breweries
For independent breweries, the message is clear: delivery could be a game-changer. It’s an opportunity not just to grow sales, but to expand reach, build deeper relationships with loyal customers, and stay competitive in a crowded market.
- 86% of craft beer drinkers said they would be likely to think more positively about a brewery that offered DtC shipping.
- 86% said they would be likely to recommend that brewery to friends and family.
Source: Sovos ShipCompliant 2025 Direct-to-Consumer Beer Shipping Report. Download the full report here.
How Drink NY Craft Helps
Since day one, our mission has been simple. We exist to help New York breweries increase their reach throughout the state, while allowing customers to get fresh, local brews delivered straight to their door.
Whether you're stocking up on your go-to IPA or looking for something new in your next craft beer subscription, we’re here to help you explore and support New York’s best, without ever leaving your couch.
The future of craft beer delivery is local, digital, and drinkable, and we’re proud to be a part of it!
