Beer in North Korea is a thing. Apparently, they began brewing in 2001 at the urging of Kim Jong Il. He looks so happy, … Read More
Tech talk: We discuss mobile marketing solutions for craft beer with Thinfilm
How we interact with the brands we buy is getting more sophisticated and interesting. Even the centuries-old tradition … Read More
Constellation aims to open giant brewery in Mexicali, locals say it will monopolize regional water supplies
Constellation is a transnational beverage corporation with more than 100 brands, selling spirits (like Black Velvet and … Read More
Watch the Hartogs brothers launch Virginia’s Rocket Frog Brewing in this YouTube series
I’ve been drinking with the Hartogs brothers since we were in college together, and these occasional CBB collaborators … Read More
San Diego Brewers Guild announces 2018 Board of Directors/Leadership Team, plans for new events and educational initiatives in 2018
One of America’s finest craft beer communities had a thriving 2017. To drive awareness for the importance of … Read More
Amazon’s Alexa has a favorite beer, and it’s ‘definitely Budweiser’ (barf)
Alexa is Amazon’s cloud-based voice service (streamed through devices like an Echo or Echo Dot), and to me, it’s always … Read More
Maui Brewing extends partnership with local clothing maker Maui Screen Printing
Craft Credo No. 2: Serve your community first. That includes sourcing supplies from your neighbors as a goal. This often … Read More
NY’s Saratoga Brewing suddenly shuts down, sends contract brewers scrambling to reacquire their products
Before we address that headline, let’s play who owns that brewery. Saratoga Brewing Co. (traditionalists might call it … Read More
South Dakota Governor aims to implement pro-craft laws, expand barrel cap, allow direct sales
The South Dakota 2018 legislative session is on, baby. What’s on the agenda? Glad you asked. For Governor Dennis … Read More
Craft Beer Marketing Idea of the Week: Lyft partners with Baderbrau Brewing in Chicago on a ride discount beer
Craft beer drinkers are explorers. They’re always on the search for something new -- brands, styles and destinations to … Read More