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Tough Branding Questions and Budgeting for Brand Development

Here are five questions that every craft-beer brand should ask before undertaking the process of branding and building a beer business as well as some basic cost ranges for brand development.

The Cleaning Power of Steam

Smog City Brewing Founder and Brewmaster Jonathan Porter uses a steam generator for many tasks around the brewery, from deep-cleaning barrels to dealing with pesky floor drains and de-stickering kegs and other equipment.

High Stakes: Crafting a Brewer-led Brand

Veteran brewers are claiming new territory in a crowded craft-beer landscape by launching buzzworthy breweries of their own. They’d just better have the backing and business acumen to make it float.

The Four Biggest Legal Issues For New and Existing Breweries

Hayley Wells outlines four primary areas in which to allocate your limited legal dollars.

Blending: The Art and Science of Sours

When it comes to the wild unpredictability of making sour ales, blending can bring a beer into balance and create a product that exceeds the sum of its parts.

Striking Gold

Developing and bringing a new hops variety to market is a tricky proposition fraught with expense and uncertainty. Here’s how breeders, growers, and brewers are working together to bring promising new strains to beers near you.

Brotherhood of Brewers: Is Camaraderie on the Decline in Craft Brewing?

Brewers know they can tap the “brotherhood of brewers” for any help they might need. But, with more breweries operating now than ever, are industry vets less inclined to give so freely? The answer depends on who you ask—and who’s doing the asking.

Cans: The Fastest-Growing Packaging Choice

For their ability to protect beer, their portability, and continued consumer adoption, cans can’t be overlooked by packaging breweries today.

Legally Speaking

Set yourself up for success by evaluating the far-reaching implications of your business decisions early on.

Successful Branding

Whether you’re updating an aging brand or creating a fresh brand from scratch, here are some fundamental considerations for creating brands that connect with your audience.