The New Economics of Craft Beer
With craft beer sales declining in a mature industry, what are breweries doing to stay afloat?
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Can Taproom Chains Offset Lagging Beer Sales?
As the brewing industry struggles, some breweries are building out distinct satellite taprooms to boost profitability
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Alternatives without carbonation, improved customer service, and brewery consolidations are on deck for the coming year in beer
Direct-to-Consumer Beer Sales Become a Lifeline for Breweries
To find new sales channels in a flagging market, breweries are partnering with third-party shippers to bring fresh beer to customers’ doorsteps
Brewing Craft Beer for an Underserved Audience
With Asian-inspired beers like Lemongrass Witbier and Yuza Blonde, Dokkaebier CEO Youngwon Lee is expanding the flavor profiles of craft brews to serve more diverse audiences
New Breakthroughs in Hop Science Are Changing IPA Production
From gene-editing technology to cryogenic freezing, scientific innovations in hops are helping brewers improve efficiency and deliver new, intense IPA aromas
Why More Craft Brewers Are Embracing Light Lagers
Craft breweries are adopting a mass-market style to create lagers that are more approachable in terms of both cost and flavor
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2023
Variety packs, homegrown grains, and fewer SKUs are all on the docket for the beer industry in the coming year
Why Breweries Are Moving Into the Cannabis-Infused Drinks Market
As recreational cannabis laws change rapidly across the U.S., breweries are using their existing infrastructure and experience to create drinks with a different buzz
These Brews Go Heavy on the Foam
Too much foam is often treated as a flaw, but some U.S. establishments are embracing this little-known Czech custom
The Secret to Brewing Lagers Without the Wait
Breweries are using kveik, a kind of Norwegian farmhouse yeast, to produce lager-like beers in a matter of days or weeks rather than months
West Coast IPAs Are Making a Comeback
As hazy-IPA fatigue sets in, breweries across the U.S. are finding success revamping the bitter West Coast style
