Hops get all the headlines, both good and bad. We want to know what hops are trending; we want to know what the hop harvest is looking like. But those… Read More

Here’s a small suggestion to local and regional governing and regulatory bodies out there: Ease up a little bit on your local craft brewers. This suggestion doesn’t come from a… Read More

You’re working hard to develop a strong brand and market for your craft beer — and developing and registering trademarks for your brewery and beer names is a great way… Read More

It’s been said that outward appearances are not a reliable indication of true character. We disagree! We believe you can rightfully judge a book by its cover, by its plot,… Read More

Cans have become a staple of the craft beer industry as brands garner their aesthetics around the sleek, clean and eye-popping look that aluminum renders. Breweries have lauded the superiority… Read More

Liquidity options are plentiful for owners of craft breweries: strategic sale, private equity, management buyout, family transfer, leveraged recapitalization. Which path should you take? Harpoon, New Belgium, Odell, Left Hand… Read More

Multiple outlets are now reporting that U.S. antitrust officials are investigating Anheuser-Busch’s distributor incentive programs for violations. And rightfully so. Feel free to click that link for our original post… Read More

So you’re in Michigan and want to open a microbrewery. If this desire is more than talk after downing a couple high alcohol beers, here’s a brief list of steps… Read More

“Brand voice” is how you consistently communicate your values and personality through words, no matter the channel or audience. Understanding your voice is an oft-overlooked piece of the brand foundation… Read More

In the same riverside location an English immigrant named Jonathan Peacock began building his brewery in Rockford, Ill., in 1849, a trio of young Rockfordians fulfilled their shared dream to… Read More