Case Study: Brewery Data Scraping from Brewers Association
The Challenge
Our client, a beverage industry analytics company, needed to gather brewery data, production statistics, and contact information from the Brewers Association website. The goal was to create a centralized brewery database for market insights, partnership opportunities, and trend analysis within the craft beer industry.
Hurdles We Faced
- Extensive Dataset: Thousands of breweries listed across states with varied information depth.
- Dynamic Filters: Location, size, and production capacity filters required customized query handling.
- Anti-Bot Measures: Rate limiting and session-based restrictions blocked frequent automated access.
- Data Standardization: Brewery details differed by region, making consistent structuring essential.
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Requirement Analysis:
Identified key data fields — brewery name, location, production volume, contact details, and type (microbrewery, regional, etc.).
Custom Scraper Development:
Built a Python-based scraper to extract both directory-level and detail-page data while handling dynamic filters.
Proxy Rotation & Throttling:
Implemented rotating proxies and smart request delays to bypass rate limits and maintain stability.
Data Cleaning & Structuring:
Normalized brewery data into a standardized schema suitable for analytics and visualization tools.
Automation & Scheduling:
Set up automated crawling and data refresh routines to keep the dataset up-to-date with new or updated listings.
Results & Impact
- Extracted detailed data for thousands of breweries across the U.S.
- Enabled real-time insights into brewery growth trends and production analytics.
- Significantly reduced manual research time and improved data reliability.
Our Services & Expertise
At Ascendance Solutions, we specialize in:
- Industry Directory & Association Data Scraping
- Proxy-Based Data Collection for Secure Automation
- Data Structuring for Market Analytics
- Automated Crawling for Real-Time Updates
📧 Connect with us at connect@ascendancesolutions.com to automate data extraction from Brewers Association or similar industry platforms for market research and analytics.
