Jon Sicotte - Brewer Magazine

Diversification Isn’t a Cure-All, Says BA’s Watson

March 12, 2026 Jon Sicotte

The rapid expansion of “beyond beer” beverages — from RTDs and spirits to hemp-derived THC drinks — is forcing brewery […]

Where AI Can Fit in Your Cidery and Find Real Efficiency Gains for a Small Team

March 11, 2026 Jon Sicotte

Artificial intelligence is quickly moving from novelty to necessity, especially in the business parts of the beverage alcohol space. But […]

Brewer Mag & Cider Business Podcast with Oregon Makers Cooperative

March 10, 2026 Jon Sicotte

Distribution has become one of the biggest strategic challenges facing small breweries and cideries. As consolidation continues among beverage distributors, […]

Ingredient Costs Continue to Climb & How Breweries Are Adjusting

March 9, 2026 Jon Sicotte

Ingredient costs and supply chain volatility continue to test the operational discipline of breweries, forcing owners and managers to rethink […]

The Anti-Trend Strategy: Why Ruggiero Refuses to Have Berlinetta Chase the Market

March 6, 2026 Jon Sicotte

This is a part of a continuing series of Q&As with members of the brewing community from across the US. […]

When Software Can Help your Brewery & When It Can Hurt

March 5, 2026 Jon Sicotte

For many breweries, software still gets framed as a necessary evil: expensive, time-consuming and easy to postpone until something breaks. […]

Goat Patch Releases First Canned West Coast IPA

March 4, 2026 Goat Patch Brewing Company

Goat Patch Brewing Company is excited to add breadth to its IPA portfolio with its first-ever West Coast IPA in […]

Creative Freedom or Operational Burden? Inside the DTC Decision For a Cidery

March 4, 2026 Jon Sicotte

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales continue to evolve from a pandemic-era necessity into a deliberate strategic choice for many cideries. But those who […]