0000 It’s become pretty difficult for breweries to create beer naming and branding that is unique. Every name, color scheme, etc has been taken (or so it seems). For those that are able to create brilliant branding, they will find that their fans will do much of their marketing for […]
0000 The age old debate, draft beer vs packaged beer; which is better? While most of the beer I consume comes from cans these days, there’s no denying that there’s something special about draft beer. And the only way to truly get that experience at home is with a kegerator. […]
0000 Are you like me? Are you easily tempted to buy a beer based on who brewed it, the label, or some other marketing elements? I know I am and this is especially true if it is a collaboration beer. I’ve always been a huge fan of marketing that is […]
0000 A newcomer to the craft beer world won’t quite understand but once you’ve been around for a few years, there’s nothing quite like a beer fridge. It’s that sacred spot where your daily drinkers and your unicorn beer live in harmony. Friends and family all know they’ll find something […]
0000 A quick disclaimer, I love craft beer. This article is intended to be a conduit for some of my thoughts on if Craft Beer Lost Its Soul and not a slam on what craft beer has become. Additionally, every brewery mentioned in this article is amazing and I highly […]
0000 Is it just me or have pretzels been a staple bar snack for as long as people have been going to bars? Maye it’s the movies that makes me think this way but it seems that pretzels have been the go-to snack. Personally, I prefer pretzels over just about […]
0000 I don’t think I’ve ever written a reaction article but after listening to a recent episode of the Cincy Brewcast, it had to be done. The episode topic was craft lagers and it caused me to do some deep thinking on this category of beer. So let’s set the […]
0000 Not too long ago, there were only a few cities with beer great enough to justify a trip solely to experience their breweries. Cities like San Diego, Portland (both of them), Asheville, Denver, and Grand Rapids have been beer destinations for many years. But the explosion of craft beer […]
0000 Craft beer can be enjoyed in many ways. Much like wine connoisseurs enjoy combining drinks with meals, beer connoisseurs can do the same with their favorite beer. While various wines can be paired with endless meals, beer often does not have similar food pairings. That’s why we’ve created this […]
0000 I’m pretty sure you can add IPA to any beer style and instantly increase its popularity overnight. The range of what an IPA can be continues to evolve and expand. The latest iteration that I’ve found is the Cold IPA. But what is a Cold IPA? Before jumping too […]
0000 On the business side of craft beer, there’s the harsh reality that breweries are directly competing against other breweries as well as other alcoholic beverages. Most consumers drink a wide variety of alcohol from beer to wine to hard seltzers to spirits. And that last one, spirits, is often […]
0000 What can be said about 2020 that hasn’t already been said? We know it’s been a tough year and we’ve heard just as many commiserate over it while others are looking for the silver lining. What I think we can all agree on is no one could have predicted […]