Synergy

Adding a distillery to a brewing business can be a big leap—but there are synergies that can help the cost and effort pay off. Here’s how getting into craft spirits can add value to your brewery while leveraging costs.

The art of hop blending is getting a nudge from science. Research from Great Britain and Japan identifies hops and compounds that work better when they’re together—and they can also simulate the profiles of more sought-after varieties.