Full Brewery Profile

Amherst, MA 01002

2 active breweries · Population 24,726 · Massachusetts

Looking at Amherst, Massachusetts (01002) as a brewery market: 2 active breweries, BDI of 8.1 (Above Average) with a walkability score of 36.6 and the opportunity model flags it as High Opportunity. Below you'll find the full profile — concentration relative to population, how walkable the cluster is for visitors, and how the demographics line up against current competition.

At a Glance

Density Index
8.1
Above Average · #2,144 nationally
Walkability
36.6
Limited Walkability
Opportunity
66.6
High Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 24,726

Density — BDI 8.1

Above Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 01002 ranks #2,144 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 36.6

Limited Walkability
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 1
Cluster Density 0 in 0.5mi

Walkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.

Opportunity — BOS 66.6

High Opportunity
Median Income $69,411
Age 25–44 34.9%
Bachelor's+ 73.9%

Opportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.

Active Breweries in 01002

NameTypeAddress
Amherst Brewing Co / Hangar Pub and GrillBrewpub10 University DrWebsite
High Horse Brewery and BistroContract24 N Pleasant St

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