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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Lambic and Gueuze – Beer Style Overview

Lambic and Gueuze Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. Descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing a beer style. And almost any time you buy a…

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Bart Watson: Brewers Association Chief Economist – Profiles in Craft Beer

Bart Watson – Brewers Association Chief Economist Small and independent U.S. craft breweries have a powerful and fascinating story to tell about their impact to the U.S. economy and our social fabric. The story includes: generating significant taxable retail sales; creating numerous direct and indirect jobs; providing sustained growth to other complementary business areas such…

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Highland Brewing Company – Vacations in a Glass

Started by retired civil/structural engineer Oscar Wong in 1994, Highland Brewing Company became Asheville, North Carolina’s first legal brewer since Prohibition. He started Highland Brewing “as a hobby” in the 3,500 square foot basement of Barley’s Taproom in downtown Asheville using mostly retrofitted dairy equipment. In October 2006, Highland Brewing Company moved operations to a…

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Brewers Association 2020 Industry Awards

PRESS RELEASE – BA 2020 Industry Awards Oscar Wong (Highland Brewing Co.), Brendan McGivney (Odell Brewing Co.), and Adam DeBower (Austin Beerworks) receive honors Boulder, Colo.  — The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers— announced the recipients of its 2020 Industry Awards. Three members of the brewing…

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Munich Helles – Beer Style Overview

Munich Helles Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. Descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing a beer style. And almost any time you buy a beer,…

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