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!
Why New Belgium Brewing Chose Employee Ownership Over Selling Out in 5 Stories Over Beer
1. Why New Belgium Brewing Chose Employee Ownership Over Selling Out: Kim Jordan, co-founder and longtime CEO of New Belgium Brewing Company, built the company into one of the US’s largest craft breweries with $225 million in annual revenue. In an interview with Business Insider, Jordan, who’s now executive chair of New Belgium, discussed the reasoning and road to achieving employee ownership. The decision sets New Belgium apart from other iconic craft breweries, such as Dogfish Head and Lagunitas, which have sold stakes to outside investors. Read the full story by clicking here.
Kim Jordan – photograph courtesy of New Belgium Brewing Co
2. When The Bomb Comes, You Probably Should Head To The Bar For A Beer: When the United States conducted nuclear effects testing back in the 1950s, one test was specifically designed to see whether the resultant nuclear radiation would affect canned products like soda and beer. The results are fascinating! You can learn about the nuclear testing and results by clicking here.
Seems Like a Good Time for a Beer
3. World’s Oldest Beer Brought Back to Life? Maybe : A group of Australian scientists claim they have pulled off a world first by reviving the yeast of a 220-year-old beer salvaged from a shipwreck. Read the full story by clicking here.
Old Yeast Revived or Result Simply Due to Contamination?
4. Hops Envy Growing Nevada’s Future: “Northern Nevada is riding the nationwide trend of craft beer and adopting the industry that goes with it, which now represents 12 percent of the total beer market according to the Brewers Association.” Elysa and Chad Kleidosty, owners of Hops Envy,are pioneers in northern Nevada commercial hops production. Hops Envy is a 1.06-acre farm site situated on a five-acre property in Garnerville. Read their story by clicking here.
Elysa and Chad Kleidosty planting hops at the Hops Envy farm in Gardnerville – courtesy of Hops Envy
5. Mitch Steele, Stone Brewmaster, to Depart at End of Month: Stone Brewing announced that Mitch Steele will depart the organization June 30th after 10 years with the San Diego craft brewery. Watch and listen to the full story in the video below.
Good Luck in Your New Endeavor Mitch!