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Join the Club?

Do brewery membership programs still make sense in today’s market? Using data from 140 breweries, this analysis examines what membership programs generate in revenue and who’s actually participating. Exploring differences between monthly and annual tiers, the findings reveal how loyalty, pricing, and commitment intersect in modern craft beer. For breweries looking to drive taproom traffic, retain regulars, or rethink their membership program strategy, the data offers practical insight into what’s working, and why.Read More

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Wacky Headlines and Silly Claims Are Saving Craft Beer?

A recent New York Times opinion piece offered advice to what it claims is an ailing craft beer industry. In this data-backed response we break down the claims and add context from real industry trends. IPAs still dominate and wacky names aren’t the problem. Craft beer isn’t collapsing—it’s maturing. Dig into the data and see why this “death of craft” headline leaves something to be desired.Read More

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