About the Heat Map
This interactive heat map visualizes the concentration of craft beverage establishments across the United States. Use it to discover regions with the highest density of breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries.
Features
- Filter by Category: Focus on specific types of establishments
- View Modes: Toggle between total count and density per city
- Interactive Tiles: Click any state to highlight and explore details
- Top Rankings: See which states lead in craft beverage production
How to Use
- Select a category from the dropdown to filter results
- Choose between "Total Count" to see raw numbers or "Density" to see concentration per city
- Click on any state tile to highlight it and see detailed information
- Darker colors indicate higher concentrations of establishments
Understanding the Data
Total Count: The raw number of establishments in each state. States with larger populations typically have higher counts.
Density: The average number of establishments per city, calculated as total count divided by number of cities with entries. This metric helps identify states where craft beverages are particularly concentrated, regardless of overall state size.
Planning a Craft Beverage Tour?
Use this heat map to identify regions with high concentrations of establishments, then explore individual listings to plan your perfect route.