Why is the term "brewing company" more commonly used than "beer company" in craft?

[BrewVerymore]

Is it just me or does it seem like there are way more "brewing" companies compared to "beer" companies. I was just wondering what is it about the word brewing that has made it more popular? Is the term beer company more synonymous to large scale breweries?

 

[Redlantern]

To me - it signals action. Brewing is the act of creating the craft beer. Beer company may hint at someone that is simply selling the craft beer.

Also - it just sounds better.

 

[Wine2Beer]

FPNI. A distributor can be called a beer company. Craft breweries are who they are because of the way the brew beer, everything else (tap room, sales, marketing, etc.) supports that.