A Generation of Pandemic-Inspired Beer Labels
How breweries are highlighting social distancing and stay-at-home orders with creative packaging
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How Crowler Cans are Saving Breweries
Sales of the large-format beer cans are skyrocketing—a lifeline for businesses now and in the future
Craft Brewers’ New Frontier: Hard Seltzer
Armed with fresh fruit and locally sourced ingredients, smaller breweries are creating an artisan niche in the fast-growing hard seltzer category
How Beer Brewers are Embracing Sustainability
From new energy sources to landfill diversion, craft beer is transforming into an environmentally-friendly industry
Hard Seltzer’s Race to Differentiate
How beer and wine producers are pushing the category in new directions
Hazy Session IPAs on the Rise
Brewers are finding success with low-ABV versions of a typically higher-proof style
Our Top Beer Stories of 2019
Here are the year’s most-read beer stories, from cutting-edge hops to the demand for “light” craft beers
Why Brewers and Retailers Are Turning to Smoked Beer
In an increasingly IPA-centric beer world, brewers are finding success with smoked beer
5 Craft Beer Trends to Watch
Brewers and other beer experts discuss emerging craft categories at the Great American Beer Festival 2019
How to Blind-taste Beer
Cicerones discuss tips for assessing beer and why drinks professionals should learn the skill
Why Craft Brewers Are Turning to Large-Format Cans
Larger sizes and increased availability are among the reasons grab-and-go tallboys are enticing new consumers
Essential Draft Troubleshooting Tips for Beverage Professionals
Discover expert insights from beer aficionados as they identify and address three common beer system glitches
Why Brewers Are Turning to Cocktails for Inspiration
The flavor profiles of classic mixed drinks are helping breweries set their beers apart—and capture a wider demographic
Beverage Professionals Give Essential Insights for Detecting Off-Flavors in Beer
Learn to recognize common beer flaws and empower servers with essential knowledge from beer experts
How Brewers Are Shifting Their Approach to Summer Beers
Producers share their latest tactics for positioning seasonal beer in a crowded market—and broadening its year-round appeal
4 Innovative Ways Breweries Are Training Front-of-House Staff
New-hire “beer schools” and departmental cross-training are just two of the strategies craft breweries are using
Hot New Hop Varieties of 2019
To stand out in a crowded field, breweries are sourcing cutting-edge hops
How Craft Brewers Are Redefining the Non-Alcoholic Beer Category
Long stigmatized as characterless, alcohol-free beers are now being brewed with premium ingredients in a variety of styles
Why Breweries Are Turning to Small-Format Cans
The opportunity to reach new customers is just one factor attracting brewers to the eight-ounce can
What’s Fueling the Rapid Growth of Hard Seltzer?
Drinks professionals discuss the factors behind the low-ABV category’s rise—and its impact on the industry
6 Descriptors Beer Professionals Avoid
Hoppy, light, and funky are among the vague terms beer purveyors swap out to help customers find desired flavors and styles
Why Some Craft Brewers Are Embracing Pilsner
A growing taste for the crisp, less bitter style is just one of the factors driving its renaissance in the craft sector
How to Open a Taproom in a New Market
From location logistics to public relations advice, brewery owners share their best practices
The Rise of Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Craft Beer
Brewers discuss the increasing consumer demand for “light” beers in the craft segment
