Stouts and Porters Market Report 2026

The stouts and porters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.22 billion in 2025 to $12.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of craft beer movement, rising consumer preference for premium beers, growth of pub and brewery culture, availability of diverse malt varieties, increasing experimentation in brewing recipes.

The stouts and porters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for specialty beer variants, rising focus on experiential alcohol consumption, expansion of premium beer offerings, growing influence of microbreweries, increasing investment in craft brewing capacity. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for craft and premium dark beers, rising interest in flavor-intensive beer styles, growing adoption of small-batch brewing techniques, expansion of on-trade consumption channels, enhanced focus on brand storytelling and authenticity.

The increasing demand for craft beer is expected to drive the growth of the stouts and porters market in the coming years. Craft beer is produced by independently owned breweries that operate outside large corporate brewing groups. Distinctive flavor profiles, the expanding popularity of the craft beer movement, consumer willingness to explore new beer styles, and a preference for more natural and authentic products are key factors supporting the growth of stouts and porters. For instance, in August 2024, according to William Reed Ltd., a UK-based media company, the number of active craft breweries rose from 9,339 in June 2023 to 9,358 in June 2024, indicating continued expansion within the craft beer segment. Therefore, the rising demand for craft beer is fueling growth in the stouts and porters market.

Leading companies in the stouts and porters market are increasingly engaging in strategic partnerships to develop new products and reinforce their market presence. Strategic partnerships involve companies combining resources and expertise to achieve shared objectives and enhance competitive positioning. For example, in October 2024, Northern Monk, a UK-based independent brewery, partnered with Timothy Taylor, a UK-based family-owned regional brewery, to introduce Northern Rising, a 4.4% stout marking their first collaborative release. Crafted using roast barley, crystal malt, and Timothy Taylor’s signature Golden Promise, the stout delivers a malt-forward character with rich chocolate notes and a full-bodied mouthfeel. Available in cask, keg, and 440 ml nitro cans, Northern Rising blends modern craft innovation with traditional real ale heritage, positioning it as a notable entrant in the expanding UK stout market.

In October 2023, Ackley Brands, a US-based investment firm, acquired Mac & Jack’s Brewing Company for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was intended to reinforce the legacy brewery’s presence in the Pacific Northwest while maintaining its commitment to quality and community engagement. Mac & Jack’s Brewing Company is a US-based craft brewery known for offerings such as African Amber, Serengeti Wheat, Blackcat Porter, Theoretical Mass Oatmeal Stout, and Resolution IPA.

Major companies operating in the stouts and porters market are 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, 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 2025. The regions covered in the stouts and porters market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the stouts and porters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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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