
Editor's Letter: The Changing Winds in Beer
Jamie Bogner welcomes you to the Brewing Industry Guide for the second quarter of 2019.
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Jamie Bogner welcomes you to the Brewing Industry Guide for the second quarter of 2019.

When one craft-beer bar realized that it was losing more than $175,000 on mismanaged beer, the owner turned to technology and training to help right the ship.

Being one of the first craft breweries in South Dakota helped Fernson Brewing Co. make inroads into the market, but it was listening to local customers and not necessarily the national trends that helped them succeed and create award-winning beers

All things considered, ESOPs present a very compelling tax-effective exit strategy that can balance the change of ownership while maintaining control, but ESOPs are not without pitfalls. Here are seven of them that you should avoid at all cost.

Nathan Sanborn of Rising Tide Brewing Co. looks back at his decade of brewing to see the future. From changes in packaging to walking the line between core beers and fads, above all else, he cares about quality and sees it as the driver of his success.

As a brewer, part of your primary education involves how to store and care for beer’s primary ingredients. But learning about how to properly house adjuncts can mean the difference between a vibrant beer and a stale one.

Of the top 50 overall brewing companies, 40 were small and independent craft brewing companies.

Matthew Farber, PhD, shares common reasons why beer cans fail and what you can do to prevent potentially dangerous or embarrassing packaging mishaps.

Do you want to break through the clutter and noise that exists in beer marketing today? Chad Melis offers four essential points to keep in mind as you develop your brand, connect with beer drinkers and move more beer.

To re-pitch yeast or to “pitch and ditch”—that is the question. Doing a cost analysis can help hazy IPA brewers of all sizes really think about the best yeast option to not only create a desired beer but also to keep the bottom line in the black.

Bagby Beer Company is built on a model that might seem quaint by today’s standards. As a brewpub that focuses just as much on food and cocktails as the beer, it stands out in a crowded marketplace with a commitment to quality and beer history.

If you’re designing a malt-handling system for a new brewery or brewery upgrade, these considerations and calculations can save you time and money as you avoid costly mistakes from misunderstandings of manufacturers’ speed and volume ratings.

The opponent, formerly known as “Railbird Taphouse and Brewery,” has agreed to change the name of its brewpub

John Kimmich of The Alchemist talks about the brewery’s long-term environmental efforts and how its impact is already being felt.

20 new fulltime positions are planned as part of the expansion, as well as an estimated 130 casual positions to support the annual harvest once mature.

In a candid conversation following seven years in business, Michael Kane of Kane Brewing Co. talks about making beers that appeal to the masses and the general public and why quality is more important than everything else.

This video tackles the nuts and bolts of financing and starting up a new brewery, from partnership structure to attracting investors to managing cash flow over the critical first six months of operation.

Putting a little thought into your customer restrooms can lead to a better customer experience and allow you to showcase your creativity and attention to detail.

Craft Beer & Brewing Cofounder/Editorial Director Jamie Bogner discusses the broader meaning of a brewery brand and how you can craft a story that people care about.

In this case study, David Butler looks at the valuation of a large (~18K bbl) operation with a distribution + taproom model, and explains the valuation process in detail.