There are infinite ways to spend on newer, fancier, bigger, more automated, and more efficient brewhouse gear. But which upgrades get the best ROI? Here we delve into the decisions and upgrades that get better returns for breweries of varying sizes.
Brewing marches onward—but presentation sadly lags behind, failing to do the product justice. Greg Engert, beer director of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, offers the latest tools of the trade to help bars and taprooms rise to the challenge.
Be skeptical. Do your due diligence, diligently. Boost the odds that your new brewhouse will actually reach your brewery, and your fermentor purchase will improve your future—not tank it.
We asked brewers about the “one piece of brewhouse equipment that you didn’t realize you couldn’t live without that’s become important to your success?” Their answers don't disappoint.
When Green Cheek Beer Company opened in Southern California, the founders needed to navigate various water troubles that eventually helped them dial in recipes and get a better understanding of their beer.