Podcast
BREWER Podcast with Abita Beverage Group
What does a 40-year-old craft brewery become when beer alone is no longer the growth engine? In this conversation at […]
Articles by Jon Sicotte
Cover Story
The Metrics That Matter: Wes Keegan’s Discipline for TailGate Brewery
Even after more than a decade of expansion and a workforce that now spans multiple locations, TailGate Brewery remains tightly […]
Top Stories
Why Friability Matters More Than You Think
A truckload of malt arriving at a brewery rarely sparks concern beyond checking the invoice and the malt COA, but […]
Cider Business
Lessons From Cideries That Took a Bold Position
Branding decisions in the cider world often carry risks that extend well beyond label design or logo refreshes. For many […]
Top Stories
Brewpub Models See Least Negative Impact; 40% of Breweries Hold Steady or Grew in 2025
The U.S. craft brewing industry contracted in 2025 in a report released April 14 by the Brewers Association, but nearly […]
Podcast
BREWER Podcast: 2026 Craft Brewers Conference Preview
The annual Craft Brewers Conference is April 20–22 in Philadelphia, bringing together thousands of brewery professionals like yourself looking for […]
Top Stories
What Watson Said Still Can Work for a Craft Brewery in a Flat Market
During a December 2025 cover story interview with Bart Watson of the Brewers Association, the longtime industry economist and current […]
Top Stories
What You Can Learn at CBC 2026
The annual Craft Brewers Conference returns April 20–22 in Philadelphia, bringing together thousands of brewery professionals like yourself looking for practical strategies […]
Brewer Mag Q&A
After Decades in Brewing, Krebsbach Built the Brewery He Always Envisioned at Vault 202
This is a part of a continuing series of Q&As with members of the brewing community from across the US. […]
Top Stories
These 3 Keys Can Lead to Award-Winning Lagers
As breweries continue to look to broaden portfolios and reach drinkers who may be wary of hop-forward or high-ABV offerings, […]