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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
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Learn to recognize common beer flaws and empower servers with essential knowledge from beer experts
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Producers share their latest tactics for positioning seasonal beer in a crowded market—and broadening its year-round appeal
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From lost batches to near-death experiences, brewers spill their most outrageous behind-the-scenes stories
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
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
The Government Shutdown Is Over (for Now), but the Hits Keep Coming
The TTB’s closure will cost the drinks industry millions in the months to come
Why Breweries Are Opening Locations in Malls
Affordable real estate and ample foot traffic are just two factors attracting brewers to shopping centers
Our Top Beer Stories of 2018
From sake-yeast experiments to carbonation-free styles, these are the beer stories that most resonated with our readers
6 Ways to Upsell Craft Beer at Restaurants
Bar managers’ best practices for server education, customer engagement, and creating interesting beer lists
New Test May Prevent Exploding Beer Bottles
The invention detects diastaticus contamination, which has led to millions of dollars in product recalls in recent years
How Breweries Are Leveraging Popular Spirits Brands
Beer makers are collaborating with distillers in new ways to capture the attention of spirits enthusiasts
Pushing the Boundaries of Beer with New Yeast Strains
The founders of Omega Yeast are helping brewers unlock flavorful diversity
Creating a Competitive Advantage with Yeast
How Omega Yeast is powering a legion of small brewers with unconventional strains and blends
Bringing a Craft Beer Bar to Harlem
Harlem Hops’ founders on opening the neighborhood’s first black-owned craft beer bar
