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Big Results in Small Packaging

We spoke with small brewers along the spectrum, from single-fill manual packaging (crowlers, growlers) to mobile canning to owned canning lines, for this guide to getting the most from your packaging program.

Q & A: Managing Debt at Your Brewery

One of the most common causes of brewery change of control or bankruptcy is mismanaging debt. Kary Shumway, CFO of Wormtown Brewery, spoke with Jamie Bogner about ways that breweries can use debt constructively without letting that debt run the business.

Case Study: Drekker Brewing Co.

A made-up word, a popular red ale, a community-minded brewery that is expanding. The Vikings behind Drekker Brewing Company in Fargo, North Dakota, are coming for you. Don’t be scared. Get excited.

When it Comes to Bottling Your Beer, the Right Caps Help You Seal the Deal

Not all bottle caps are made the same, and the difference in quality could mean a spoiled run of beer that was otherwise destined for greatness.

Editor's Letter: A Bright Future for Craft Beer

Jamie Bogner, the Cofounder & Editorial Director the Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® Brewing Industry Guide welcomes you to the Summer 2019 issue.

Case Study: Imperial Western Beer Company

Imperial Western Beer Company, inside Union Station, has restored the space to its former glory and is encouraging commuters to take a little time to stop for a beer and slow down from the hectic pace of commuting life.

Q & A: Other Half Brewing Co. Cofounder and Brewer Sam Richardson

Other Half Brewing, long the sought-after IPA and stout maker in Brooklyn, New York, is expanding operations, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is getting bigger.

Case Study: Lake Anne Brewhouse

Rather than making the surroundings conform to the brewery, the team behind Lake Anne Brew House in Reston, Virginia, went back to a planned community’s roots and offer a glimpse of how things were and in turn give visitors a period experience.

Council Brewing: Learning from Closure

Sarah Howat examines one Southern California brewery’s closing and what it could mean for the larger craft-beer industry.

What’s in a Name? The Ins and Outs of Trademarks and Brand Protection for Craft Breweries

Brian R. Iverson and Matthew D. Zapadka cover the ins and outs of trademarks and brand protection for craft breweries.