The latest news, trends, and resources for professional brewers and members of the beer community.
RTDs Are on the Rise. What Should I Do As a Brewery?
By: Grace Lee-Weitz
Published: March 17, 2023
According to the alcohol e-commerce site Drizly, RTDs within the spirits category gained a +400% share year over year from 2019 to 2022 on the platform. And in a survey performed on the site in October, 47% of respondents indicated that they would drink RTDs year round, regardless of the
California Craft Brewers Association Spotlight
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 ...
The 10 Best Tips for Brewing SMaSH Beers
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 ...
The Best Ways to Brew a Smoothie Beer
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 ...
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Spotlight
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 ...
What Is FLEX®? The Easiest Alpha Acid Hop Extract
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 ...
Hop Report: How Hops Performed in Europe in 2022
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 ...
Hop Report: How Hops Performed in the United States in 2022
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 ...
Ollie, Oznr, and Untappd Featured on the Brewing Business Blog
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, ...
Updated: The Top 4 Advantages of Ollie Ops x QuickBooks Integration
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 ...