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How This Small Cidery is Setting a Standard for Hiring & Employee Retention

Watson Wheeler Cider is founded by four equal partners who share responsibilities in nearly every aspect of the business. With just one full-time employee, the company is looking at laying the groundwork for how it [...]
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Creating a Welcoming Brewpub Atmosphere

Creating a warm and inviting atmosphere at a brewpub is more than just good hospitality — it’s a crucial component of building a sustainable business. For Twin Oast Brewing, cultivating an environment that welcomes first-time [...]
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A Chef or a Kitchen Consultant? What Can Work for Your Brewpub

When launching or refining your brewpub’s food program, you must decide whether to hire a full-time chef, bring in a consultant, or find a middle-ground solution. Each option comes with its own benefits and challenges. [...]
Brewer Mag Q&A

How Fretboard’s Moreland Looks to Balance Business Savvy with Brand Experience

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 [...]
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What Can Brewers’ Yeast Do For Your Ciders?

Brewers’ yeast is increasingly finding a home in cider production, offering cider makers new tools to manipulate fermentation characteristics, enhance flavor profiles, and streamline production timelines. Both Green Bench and Bauman’s Cider shared at the [...]

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The Four-Pronged Community-Centered Hub That Lorain Brewing is All About

Never shy from a challenge, the Lorain Brewing Company has set sail in the greater Cleveland area. With almost 10 years of experience at the helm as a co-founder of Avon Brewing, located just down [...]
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How to Integrate Technology All Over the Brewery

From cutting-edge equipment to grounded approaches, breweries are always looking for cost-effective innovation while balancing the core focus of delivering quality products and fostering genuine connections. An owner or brewery manager should always be thinking [...]
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A Key Hire: Transform Your Culture by Adding Human Resources

From creating a culture of ownership to establishing safety protocols and efficient onboarding processes, highlighting the need of how a Human Resources department can be transformative in building a resilient, and people-centric brewery. Investing in [...]
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How These Breweries Use Taproom Buildouts to Find New Growth

The decision to expand to a new location can be driven by a mix of growth opportunities, along with brand recognition and market strategies. A multifaceted approach is required — from overcoming production constraints to [...]
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The 3 Pressing Topics for Any Brewery — Brewer Mag’s 2025 Expert Outlook

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 [...]