When discussing craft beer and micro-brewed beer, they have similarities, but there are also differences. Different people have different understandings of terms because they are too confusing. So, what is the difference between craft breweries and other types of breweries?
 
Micro Brewery
The microbrewery is classified according to the number of beers produced in a year. They can produce up to 15,000 barrels of beer each year, and 75% of the beer needs to be sold outside the brewery.
Although 75% or more of the beer in the microbrewery must be sold outside the brewery. But there will still be some microbreweries selling beer to beer consumers in small tasting rooms or bars.
 
Nano Brewery
The difference between nano-brewery and microbrewery lies in the size of the brewery. The simple definition of nano-brewery is any brewery that produces batches of three barrels or less. Also, the newly promulgated New Hampshire law has increased the definition of nano-brewery. Nano brewery is defined as a brewery that produces less than 2,000 barrels per year.
 
Brewpub
The brewpub is a combination of restaurants and breweries. It needs to sell at least 25% of beer on-site, and it needs to provide consumers with delicious food. In brewpub, beer is mainly to provide more choices for consumers in restaurants or bars. Of course, where permitted by law, brewpubs will also sell beer like other regions.
Brewpubs have the unique advantage of being able to dispense beer directly from storage tanks in the brewery. These large tanks are often used as the aesthetic cornerstone of enterprises because they have a strong industrial visual appeal. The presence of cans also provides an authentic atmosphere, which many consumers appreciate when accepting craft beer. The setup of a brewpub often showcases the way the beer is brewed as well as the technical skill required to produce a quality beverage.
When legal, many brewpubs also operate takeaway services and establish distributors in other regions to help build their brands.
 
Taproom Brewery
Taproom brewery is similar to a brewpub in that it also needs to sell more than 25% of beer on-site. The main difference between Brewpub and taproom is that taproom does not provide food service. Of course, taprooms can also sell beer like other regions.
 
Regional Brewery
A regional brewery refers to a brewery that serves beer in a fixed geographical location. Regional breweries belong to one of the broader categories. According to the Association of Brewers, a regional brewery produces 15,000 to 6,000,000 barrels of beer each year.
 
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