Beer Institute releases January 2025 taxable removals estimate report

The vast majority of beer enjoyed by American drinkers is brewed, packaged, and shipped within the United States — a testament to the strength of domestic production. To track this critical segment of the industry, the Beer Institute collaborates with brewers, trade groups, and government agencies to estimate the total volume of regular beer (over 0.5% ABV) produced and sold nationwide. This data always offers a comprehensive look at beer’s footprint in the U.S. economy, revealing key trends in consumption, production, and market shifts that could shape the future of the industry.

Recently the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of taxable removals shipments by beer brewers for January 2025. The January 2025 estimate of 10,550,000 barrels, for a decrease of 8.7% compared to January 2024 removals of 11,551,511. The February 2025 taxable removals estimate is scheduled to be released on April 3. Here’s the chart:

Taxable Removals – TTB
(31 Gallon Barrels)
Month	2024	2025	Percent Change	Volume Change
January	11,551,511	10,550,000	-8.7%	-1,001,511
YTD	11,551,511	10,550,000	-8.7%	-1,001,511

Taxable Removals – TTB
(31 Gallon Barrels)
Month	2023	2024	Percent Change	Volume Change
January	11,229,872	11,551,511	2.9%	321,639
February	11,045,637	12,104,263	9.6%	1,058,626
March	14,750,683	12,414,404	-15.8%	-2,336,279
April	12,870,473	12,454,150	-3.2%	-416,323
May	12,779,155	13,530,780	5.9%	751,625
June	15,188,694	14,271,114	-6.0%	-917,580
July	13,271,422	12,695,966	-4.3%	-575,456
August	14,099,932	12,996,999	-7.8%	-1,102,933
September	13,106,386	11,968,258	-8.7%	-1,138,128
October	11,273,866	11,390,324	1.0%	116,458
November	10,795,052	10,331,421	-4.3%	-463,631
December	11,702,846	11,245,933	-3.9%	-456,913
YTD	152,114,018	146,955,123	-3.4%	-5,158,895