Like most agriculture sectors, independent brewers, in which 65 per cent are based in regional areas, were hit by drought, bushfires and COVID-19 shutdowns.

The NSW Government will today announce a support package of $135,000 to provide advice, support and resources to the industry through the Independent Brewers Association.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro said two thirds of the state's craft breweries were located in regional NSW and had been doing it tough throughout covid as they relied heavily on tourism and taprooms for survival.

"Regional breweries play a significant local role, as employers and the focal point for community activities. They also bring additional business and visitors, attracted by their natural ingredients, artisan products and innovation," Mr Barilaro said.

The package will cover one year's annual membership funds, allowing the Association to continue providing services to over 150 independent brewing operations, including supporting a range of initiatives to foster growth as they rebuild after covid-19.

The commitment follows development of the NSW Government's Independent Brewers Action Plan, launched earlier this year to realise future development opportunities.

Peter Philip from the Independent Brewers Association, which represents more than 600 small to medium businesses, said the funding would help the industry rebuild where some had lost nearly all of their revenue due to the pandemic.

"This strong partnership with the NSW Government is crucial for the health of our industry and it is the first step toward recovery for NSW breweries and their employees," Mr Phillip said, who is the founder of Wayward Brewing Company.

Michael Cichocki from Tumut River Brewing Company said Tumut was a tourist town and this time of year was normally busy but with the bushfires and now COVID-19, they had to do what they could "with what we have and make it a day by day proposition".

"The local's have been great. We've had a few guys in utes pull up outside saying they don't drink that craft beer stuff but wanted to support them at this time," Mr Cichocki said.

"It has felt like we have had a good little win when we know people are thinking more about the choices they make.

"We will keep brewing for as long as we can afford to keep going. Thankfully the council gave us permission to start trading early in the day so we are now selling coffee and breakfast in the morning, and beer and food for lunch and dinner seven days per week, with home delivery about to start."

The industry directly employs more than 3000 people and support the employment of more than 25,000 in related industries.