San Francisco Breweries

• 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
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• 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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