The coming year for the cidery industry can be described as a chance for significant opportunities while also understanding there will be notable challenges. As cider continues to carve out a unique identity alongside beer, [...]
Long-term planning has always been a cornerstone of Deschutes Brewery‘s business strategy. Being one of the top breweries across competitive markets like Oregon and Washington, the veteran brewery took more than 30 years before establishing itself [...]
This is a part of a continuing series of Q&As with members of the brewing community from across the US. Brewer Magazine will share business and personal insights from Brewmasters, Head Brewers, Brewing Managers, Sales [...]
This is a part of a continuing series of Q&As with members of the cider community from across the US. Brewer Magazine will share business and personal insights from Cidermakers, Owners, Managers, Sales Directors, QCQA [...]
Looking at a way to blend community engagement with innovation, Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery has brought back its Girl Scout-inspired beer line this winter with The Adventures in Scouting. The Bucks County, Pennsylvania brewery, which is [...]
As closures or consolidations mount heading into the new year, there are still bright spots across the country for craft breweries. The industry has shown upheaval but it doesn’t dim the light of the entire [...]
It took some tough situations, but Jake Lohse feels it has helped shape his brewery for the better. Founded in 2019, Presidential Brewing faced a rocky start. The brewery opened its doors at an inopportune [...]
Spices are often the unsung heroes of the brewhouse in which what you pick can transform beers to have subtle depth or bold character. Spices can go beyond traditional ingredients and many breweries open up [...]
Understanding your brewery’s water and finding the best way to express a quality profile is essential to brewing your best beer. Water influences nearly every aspect of the final product — from flavor and bitterness [...]
Drew Wiles of Solace Brewing has a pretty simple philosophy on brewing great beer, and he’s not shy about sharing it. “A clean brewery makes clean beer. Clean beer tastes good,” he said. “Beer that [...]