Beer by the Numbers with Bart Watson – Profiles in Craft Beer

Beer by the Numbers with Bart Watson, is part 2 of 2 articles featuring a Profiles in Craft Beer interview with Bart Watson. Part 1 provides insight into Bart’s background and the type of work he does. If you haven’t yet read part 1, do so by clicking here. Part 2 focuses on some of…

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Riegele Brewery’s Privat Named Top-Rated Beer of 2018

Riegele Brewery’s Commerzienrat Privat Named the Top-Rated Beer of 2018 by The Beer Connoisseur  Privat receives a world-class rating of 98; two more Riegele beers recognized as exceptional PRESS RELEASE Augsburg, Germany –– Jan. 15, 2019 –– One of the world’s oldest craft breweries, Riegele Brewery is also one of the most awarded in Europe; now, this German brewery is being recognized…

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Food, Gardening, Nature and Beer in 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer is a weekly article that presents 5 recent and thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry that you should read. So sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! Food, Gardening, Nature and Beer in 5 Stories Over Beer Today’s 5 Stories…

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Brewers’ predictions for beer in 2016

Beer in 2016 . What will happen? More barrel aged beers, more hoppy beers, more sours, something else? The best way to learn what’s coming in beer trends for 2016 is to ask some key industry leaders. DRAFT Magazine turns to beer industry leaders to share what they see on the horizon for next year….

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Malt’s Time to Shine?

The global hop shortage could mean that it is malt’s time to shine.  The shortage will drive further varietal exploration of beer’s other key ingredients, an American brewer has predicted, and boutique malts may be the new trend. Read the Full Story Here: Malt’s time to shine, says brewer

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Craft Brewing for Sale?

Craft Brewing for Sale? Is craft brewing for sale? You’d be hard-pressed to find a more divisive issue in the craft beer community than Big Beer’s shopping spree for small brewers. The list of small brewers selling themselves to big beer is growing. In fact, there has been more than one craft beer deal per…

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