Imports & Large Breweries
Guild Leaders Predict 2016 Trends
Predictions: Everyone loves them. Read some sage words on 2016 trends for brewers, from leaders at a variety of U.S. state brewers guilds.Read More
Can Google Trends Predict Beer Sales?
It’s the end of the year, and that means end of the year lists. Favorite beers, best beer bars, and so on. As a data geek, one I always enjoy is Google’s top searches lists, the only place you’ll probably …Read More
Beer Styles: How Preferences Vary by State
Everyone knows that India Pale Ale (IPA) is a dominant force nationally for small and independent craft brewers, but how much variation is there in style preferences across the states? Does the West Coast really love IPAs that much more …Read More
Craft Brewers’ 2014 Charitable Donations Top $71M
Julia Herz, Craft Beer Program Director, discusses charitable contributions by small and independent craft brewers in the U.S.Read More
November: Pumpkin Beers Die & Specialty Releases Thrive
Sunday was November 1st, a day which marks a sharp shift in beer lover interest. Starting in August, interest in pumpkin beers, Märzen/Oktoberfests, and other fall seasonals builds to a fever pitch. This enthusiasm does wane a bit as October moves …Read More
Craft Brewers and Cans
Given some recent changes in the canning market, I thought it would be helpful to outline the key facts/figures related to craft brewers and cans. For years, craft brewers relied heavily on two package formats, bottles and draught. However, over …Read More
6 Characteristics of Millennial Beer Drinkers You Need to Know
Traditional advertising is often viewed as inauthentic by millennials. Here are six facts your business should know about connecting with millennials.Read More
U.S. Passes 4,000 Breweries
Much of the beer world’s attention in the past week was focused on the Great American Beer Festival. However, the week also brought another milestone in the resurgence of local American brewing, with the Brewers Association database passing 4,000 active …Read More