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California Craft Brewers Association Spotlight

Hedashot for Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: March 13, 2023
This week we’re showcasing how the California Craft Brewers Association advocates for beneficial legislation, curates local events, and hosts extensive technical conferences to promote and support the incredible breweries in the Golden State.
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The 10 Best Tips for Brewing SMaSH Beers

Hedashot for Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: March 10, 2023
Malt, hops, water, and yeast, the four ingredients that make up a traditional beer. And while we’ve seen styles expand on that core—everything from smoothie ...
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The Best Ways to Brew a Smoothie Beer

Hedashot for Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: March 8, 2023
Hop-forward styles remain top of mind for many breweries around the country. But it’s also good to take a moment and remember that hops aren’t ...
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Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Spotlight

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By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: March 7, 2023
There are many reasons why you should join your local brewers guild. So to help you see some of these advantages in action, we’ve been ...
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What Is FLEX®? The Easiest Alpha Acid Hop Extract

Hedashot for Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: March 3, 2023
As a flowable extract—hence FLEX—this is a 100-percent, all-natural, concentrated alpha hop product from John I. Haas that is easy to ship and easy to ...
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Hop Report: How Hops Performed in Europe in 2022

Hedashot for Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: February 27, 2023
Last week, we covered how hops performed in the United States in 2022. Overall, the U.S. accounted for 61,177 acres of hops in 2022, a ...
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Hop Report: How Hops Performed in the United States in 2022

Hedashot for Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: February 24, 2023
Undeniably, hops are hot. Now more than ever consumers are clamoring for the tiny little green cones that give your beers their characteristic aroma and ...
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Ollie, Oznr, and Untappd Featured on the Brewing Business Blog

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By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: February 20, 2023
Recently, Ollie Brewery Consultant Dustin Jeffers, who worked for pretty much his whole life in breweries, including 3 Sons Brewing Co. in Dania Beach, FL, ...
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Updated: The Top 4 Advantages of Ollie Ops x QuickBooks Integration

Hedashot for Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: February 17, 2023
Are you using QuickBooks to manage your accounting and finances for your brewery? Learn how Ollie Ops integrates with QuickBooks and the advantages of syncing ...
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Forget Spreadsheets! Ollie Ops Does All Your Front-of-House Invoicing in a Snap

Hedashot for Grace Weitz, Managing Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: February 16, 2023
If you serve beer either off your tanks or in a package at a taproom, it’s crucial that you keep track of all your front-of-house ...
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