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Hops Insider: What’s Up Down Under, Oz & Beyond Edition

Hop harvest in the Southern Hemisphere begins soon. In this second of two reports on what’s new with hops down South, we focus on three distinct regions: Australia, South Africa, and Argentina.

Behind the Bar: Time to Recommit to Beer

In an increasingly competitive environment awash with beverage variety, craft beer can win by recommitting to what made it great in the first place.

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Shop Smart: Expert Tips for Buying Used Brewhouse Equipment

Buying equipment is one of the most expensive things a brewery can do—and the process is fraught with risks. Here are some dos and don’ts from two experts on evaluating, buying, and transporting major gear.

The Beer Ticker: Industry News & Notes, New Year Edition

From an icon going hazy to resealable beer cans, here are some recent news and announcements from around the industry.

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Facing the New (No-)Growth Reality

Barring a dramatic shift in the forecast, independent breweries should be planning for a future of low—or even no—sales growth. The safest path forward includes reducing risk, optimizing cash flow, and focusing on profitability.

Case Study: Revision Brewing

After three early years of explosive growth for Revision, the pandemic combined with leadership changes to slow the company’s roll. Yet Revision made it through—and the Nevada brewery has never been better prepared for the future.

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Expanded Q&A: Tomme Arthur on “Growing Down”

The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing cofounder Tomme Arthur explains what it means to “grow down” for the long haul amid an increasingly competitive landscape for American brewers.

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Hops Insider: What’s Up Down Under, Kiwi Edition

Hop harvest in the Southern Hemisphere begins in March. In the first of two reports on what’s new with hops Down Under, we zoom in on the recent dynamism in New Zealand hop-growing.

The State of the Seasonals: Celebrating On-Premise

While seasonals can struggle to stand out in chain retail, they tend to shine brighter at bars and restaurants.

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Kölsch Night: Traditional Service Takes Off in American Taprooms

It may be one of the lowest-selling styles in American craft beer, but some breweries are packing their taprooms by cutting down the menu and serving stange after stange of nothing but Kölsch.