How do you capture and then continue to recapture the magic of a great beer? It’s a lot of science, of course, but it’s … Read More
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Are IPAs giving you man boobs? How do phytoestrogens in hops affect humans?
Just in case you weren’t feeling particularly chubby or self-conscious this Tuesday morning, I thought we could take a … Read More
Anheuser-Busch lays off 380 employees from its craft, imports High End division
When you buy lots of stuff, inevitably you realize you don’t need a lot of the old stuff you had. When you work for a … Read More
New at drinktec 2017: GEA debuts updated controls for its separators
In order to reduce complexity and to focus on user-friendliness, the GEA IO control generation will now be available for … Read More
Finally, Cicerone certification program launches exam in Korean
With talk of war with North Korea and discussions of dropping out of our free-trade deal with South Korea, our … Read More
Cascade Brewing, Bruery Terreux ready to release long-awaited collab sour
Cascade Brewing and Bruery Terreux will each release a version of their long-awaited collaboration beer: One Way or … Read More
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Beer bottle purchasing primer part II: Choosing color, closures and custom features
Packaging is at the intersection of numerous design choices that you must make. These decisions will impact the physical … Read More
Business Insider argument is totally flawed, majority of people consider craft brewer independence ‘important’
This headline pooped (sic) up on my Google alerts via Business Insider: “Craft beer's argument for not selling out is … Read More
Reclaimed water beers showcased at upcoming California Craft Beer Summit
Improved water treatment and water reclaimation processes are the next big thing in brewing -- especially important in … Read More
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O-I launches new e-commerce platform for swift craft beer bottle ordering
Just in time to make a nice swift order of your next supply of bottles based on the advice in this series, … Read More
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Beer bottle purchasing primer part I: Select the right size and shape
After crafting your finest brew, it’s time to think about the packaging that will deliver your creation to consumers. … Read More
Beer stats: The economic impact of the beer industry, national and by state
Labor Day has come and gone, which means it's time to get off the couch and get back to greasing that economic engine. … Read More
BarrelHouse Brewing working with Greenbelt Resources to make trub into bioethanol and animal feed
Mitigating and re-purposing beer waste should be a hot topic at your brewery. There are lots of innovative ways to use … Read More
Watch: Fast forward through Stone’s Escondido brewery tour with this one-minute video
Um, there’s the merch store. Guess we’re jumping into ingredients. Wait! Fermenters! Gaw! This girl walks super-fast. … Read More
Vessel hygiene: Microbial monitoring and detection methods for brewing equipment
This rising demand for beer has increased the pressure on breweries to produce barrels of superior quality beer within a … Read More