Earth to Beer is “a national campaign that challenges brewers to craft a packaged beer that is better for the planet, pushing the limits of each brewery’s environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.” It aims to help brewers support sustainable and environmentally-friendly suppliers and producers and foster lasting partnerships between breweries and environmental non profits. Eric Steen, the creative force behind Beers Made by Walking, created Earth to Beer. He runs a marketing company called Forest Green, where he works with beer industry clients and environmental organizatio ..read more

This year, what happens in Vegas hopefully follows you home and stays with you all year long. The annual Craft Brewers Conference is of course a time to network (and commiserate) with fellow brewers, a chance to inspect the newest technology and equipment, and to make connections. It’s also a chance to attend well-researched seminars given by thoughtful, experienced presenters and hopefully bring that knowledge back to your breweries.  Let’s look at five standout sessions that you should consider attending. Your Brewery Is a Business, Not a Hobby Business & Leadership Track Scott Metz ..read more

The Brewers Association (BA) is busy prepping for the arrival of thousands of brewers, industry suppliers, and others at its annual Craft Brewers Conference (CBC). Hosted this year in Las Vegas, the conference comes at a time of considerable consternation and anxiety in a flat brewing industry. The BA planned seminars and speakers to help smaller brewers navigate these challenging times. All About Beer publisher Andy Crouch spoke with Ann Obenchain, the BA’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, about what brewers can expect at this year’s conference.  Andy Crouch: How goes prep ..read more

Right now around the world, the hops industry is in two modes: In the Northern Hemisphere, the hop farmers are prepping the poles for twine, making sure the bines that start to grow are the perfect plant to make the arduous climb up, and are preparing the farm for the busy season ahead. While in the Southern Hemisphere, harvest has been over for weeks, so the hop farmers are composting, cleaning the kilns, and are taking a well deserved break. On this episode we talk to two hop farmers, Eric Desmarais of CLS Farms in Yakima, Washington and Andrew Sutherland, hop farmer at Oast House Farms in U ..read more

On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast Yvan De Baets of Brasserie de la Senne interviews Jennings Carney of Pen Druid Fermentation, calling him “one of the most interesting American brewers of the last decade.” In their conversation the two discuss spontaneous brewing, and embracing nature and a brewery’s souroudings to create beer with soul and a sense of place. “It’s very refreshing approach that goes beyond the brewing books,” De Baets says of Pen Druid. ” You have a type of creativity that I would that would call noble creativity. You’re not trying to put any crap into a bee ..read more

Las Vegas will be the focal point for some brewing professionals in the coming weeks as the Brewers Association hosts its annual Craft Brewers Conference, World Beer Bup, and BrewExpo America.  Vegas can get a bad rap for beer. With the sheer size of the casinos and arenas, it’s hard for smaller producers to compete against the big players. But step into good restaurants, off the strip, or outside of town and you’ll find a selection of great beer, innovative breweries, and fans building a community one pint at a time. Listen in to this episode of Drink Beer, Think Beer as John Holl interv ..read more

Las Vegas will be the focal point for some brewing professionals in the coming weeks as the Brewers Association hosts its annual Craft Brewers Conference, World Beer Bup, and BrewExpo America. For those traveling to Sin City, Dan Pixley has created this list of breweries, beer bars, and experiences to make the most of your time. Pixley was born and raised in Las Vegas, and he has been a part of the local craft beer scene and homebrew scene since 2010. Pixley is a certified BJCP judge and a credited contributor to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. He’s been a member of the Milk The Funk Facebook group ..read more

(PRESS RELEASE) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tacoma, Washington – April 2, 2024 – World Wide Beer Fest LLC will hold its inaugural celebration of National Beer Day on April 7, 2024, at Beer Star in Tacoma, Washington. This event will combine the excitement of an in-person festival with the accessibility of live-streaming. National Beer Day is designed to highlight the best of American craft beer culture.Attendees can explore a maker’s market showcasing the talents of local artisans, indulge in a selection of fifty taps, and enjoy a special video screening highlighting the artistry and craftsmanship ..read more

In recent years, you may have noticed a different type of tap in breweries and taprooms.  They have a side pull and they can be used to control the amount of foam in a beer.  Maybe you’ve even enjoyed a “milko” pour, a beer, usually a Czech-style lager, poured such that it is almost entirely foam.  These pours come from the Czech Republic’s long beer history and are finally being appreciated outside its borders.  Making good beer doesn’t end when the beer is packaged.  Czech beer culture knows that the dispense of the beer enhances the beer, too. Listen to the full sh ..read more

Lager continues to have its moment. It is the world’s most popular beer style and a source of pride and appreciation by brewers and drinkers. There is already so much history about lager out in the world, but as the beer landscape changes and more craft brewers take up the practice Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly the authors of the new book Modern Lager Beer, explore all that is happening in the space today and take a look at some of the more obscure traditions and practices. About Modern Lager Beer From Brewers Publications: Modern Lager Beer is an exploration of the world of lager beers ..read more