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Capital: Sacramento
Largest Cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose
Population: 33,871,648; 1st
Area: 163,707 sq.mi., 3rd
Statehood: 31st, September 9, 1850
Alcohol Legalized: April 7, 1933
Number of Breweries: 279
Rank: 1st
Beer Production: 22,835,794
Production Rank: 2nd
Beer Per Capita: 18.7 Gallons
Package Mix:
- Bottles: 43.5%
- Cans: 48%
- Kegs: 8.5%
Beer Taxes:
- Per Gallon: $0.20
- Per Case: $0.45
- Per Keg: $6.20
- Per Barrel: $6.20
Economic Impact (2007):
- From Brewing: $4,212,218,647
- Direct Impact: $10,952,775,208
- Total Impact: $24,646,539,216
Restrictions: None
GABF Awards:
- 2007: 43; 17-G, 13-S, 13-B
- 2006: 39; 11-G, 15-S, 13-B
Guilds: California Brewers Guild, California Small Brewers Ass’n, Northern California Brewer’s Guild, San Diego Brewers Guild, San Francisco Brewers Guild
State Agency: California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control

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