We at CBB are supporters of vegetarians. From afar we chomp on our burgers and chicken wings and hope that some day we will be better, more principled people too.… Read More

As craft continues to demand more aroma hops, acreage and production alike increased yet again this year, while average yields per acre continue to decline largely due to new acreage… Read More

This year has seen its fair share of wild yeast strains. Here’s a quick list if you misssed them: Cultures ensconced in amber 45 million years ago Chair yeast from… Read More

There is a growing identity crisis in craft beer. No, not the one about who is Big Beer and who is “craft beer,” but, is everything being aged and blended… Read More

Apparently (like we know), using wild rice in a beer really imbues a nice, nutty character to a recipe, and that works well with a lot of food pairings. Alas,… Read More

The mission of the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) is to encourage and support an adequate supply of high-quality malting barley for end-users. The primary strategy in achieving this is… Read More

Just as creatively hopped craft beers have captured the taste buds and attention of consumers, so too has the passion and spirit of hop flavors and scents in other products.… Read More

Look, we are constantly posting news about the craft beer industry, and we are still unable to keep up with everything New Belgium Brewing is doing. So let’s catch up… Read More

Since you are a craft brewer, we know you care about the ingredients you use. So, you might be happy to know that your growing industry is driving the success… Read More

Craft brewers love and need the environment, and like any human relationship, it has its ups and downs. We’ve had a lot of positive agricultural news in the United States… Read More