Stouts and Porters Market Report 2025

The stouts and porters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.45 billion in 2024 to $11.3 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional brewing heritage, cultural and regional preferences, craft beer movement, loyal consumer base, marketing and branding strategies.

The stouts and porters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to craft beer continuation, flavor diversity and experimentation, rising consumer interest in specialty beers, culinary pairing trends, globalization of craft beer. Major trends in the forecast period include low alcohol by volume (abv) options, inclusion of dessert flavors, canning and packaging trends, online sales and direct-to-consumer models, beer tourism.

The anticipated surge in the demand for craft beer is set to drive the growth of the stouts and porters market. Craft beer, produced by independently owned breweries outside large corporations, has gained popularity due to its unique flavor profile, the craft beer movement, a willingness to experiment with new styles, and a preference for natural and authentic products. For example, in April 2023, the Brewers Association (BA), a US-based trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers, reported that in 2022, small and independent brewers produced 24.3 million barrels of beer, maintaining a level comparable to figures from the previous year. Craft beer's overall market share, measured by volume, increased slightly from 13.1% to 13.2% during the same period. This growing demand for craft beer is a significant driver behind the expansion of the stouts and porters market.

The increasing number of cafes and bars is expected to drive the growth of the stouts and porters market in the future. Cafes and bars are venues that serve beverages and food while providing a social environment for patrons. Stouts and porters are popular beer options available at these establishments, enhancing the overall drinking experience for customers. For example, a report from the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, indicated that in 2022, the number of restaurants and food service establishments grew to 58,075, up from 54,490 in 2021. Thus, the rising number of cafes and bars is fueling the growth of the stouts and porters market.

Major companies in the stouts and porters market are entering into partnerships to create new products and strengthen their market positions. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other’s strengths and resources for mutual benefits and success. For example, in October 2024, Northern Monk, an independent brewery based in the UK, teamed up with Timothy Taylor, a family-owned regional brewery, to launch Northern Rising. This 4.4% stout marks their first collaborative brew and is crafted using roast barley, crystal malt, and Timothy Taylor's signature Golden Promise. Northern Rising features a malt-forward profile with rich chocolate flavors and a full-bodied texture. Offered in cask, keg, and 440-ml nitro stout cans, this brew blends craft beer innovation with traditional real ale, distinguishing itself in the rapidly expanding UK stout market.

Major companies in the stouts and porters market are concentrating on innovating products infused with nitrogen to deliver a stout experience at home. For example, in April 2024, Lion Brewery, a US-based beverage company, launched a nitrogen-infused stout in cans. This innovative stout utilizes nitrogen to achieve a smooth, creamy texture reminiscent of draft stouts, enhancing the at-home drinking experience with its rich and velvety mouthfeel. The stout employs in-line nitro technology, where liquid nitrogen is added just before sealing the can, ensuring a consistent smooth texture and the signature cascading pour effect. This launch is part of Lion Brewery's strategy to compete with established brands like Guinness, offering consumers a high-quality stout that can be conveniently enjoyed at home.

In October 2023, Ackley Brands, a US-based investment company, acquired Brewery Mac & Jack’s Brewing Company for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is aimed at fortifying the legacy brewery's position in the Pacific Northwest, reinforcing its commitment to quality and community. Brewery Mac & Jack’s Brewing Company, a US-based craft brewery, is known for its diverse beer offerings, including African Amber, Serengeti Wheat, Blackcat Porter, Theoretical Mass Oatmeal Stout, and Resolution IPA. The acquisition underscores the significance of strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the stouts and porters market, enabling companies to enhance their market presence and uphold their commitment to delivering quality products to consumers.

Major companies operating in the stouts and porters market include Anheuser Busch InBev SA NV, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., Bells Brewery Inc., Carlsberg Breweries AS, Deschutes Brewery, Diageo Plc., Heineken NV, Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd., Left Hand Brewing Co., Molson Coors Beverage Co., Oskar Blues LLC, Port Brewing Co., Rogue Ales and Spirits, Sprecher Brewery Co. LLC, Stone Brewing Co. LLC, Boston Beer Co. Inc., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Arthur Guinness Son & Co. Ltd., Samuel Smith Old Brewery, Brooklyn Brewery Corp., Lagunitas Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing Company, Victory Brewing Company, Founders Brewing Company, Great Lakes Brewing Company, North Coast Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Company, Surly Brewing Company, Three Floyds Brewing Company, Kalamazoo Brewing Company Inc., Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Mass. Bay Brewing Company Inc., New Glarus Brewing Company, Russian River Brewing Company, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tröegs Brewing Company, Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Avery Brewing Company, Cigar City Brewing Company, Clown Shoes Beer Inc., Epic Brewing Company, Funky Buddha Brewery LLC, Prairie Artisan Ales LLC.

Europe was the largest region in the stouts & porters market in 2024. The regions covered in the stouts and porters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the stouts and porters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Stouts and porters are distinct types of beers characterized by their strength, roasted flavors, and bitterness. Stouts are robust, heavily roasted, and bitter, crafted from intensely dark malts. Porters, on the other hand, are dark beers featuring a complex and rich malt character, typically derived from malted barley.

The main ingredients used in stouts and porters include unmalted and roasted barley, along with malted barley. Unmalted barley refers to grains that haven't undergone the malt conversion process. Stouts are produced using a combination of unmalted, roasted barley, and malted barley. These beers are packaged in cans and bottles, available across premium and regular categories, and distributed through on-trade (such as bars and restaurants) and off-trade (such as retail stores) channels.

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The stouts and porters market consists of sales of beers, craft beers, and dark beers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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