The craft brewing culture is built on values like independence and ingenuity, which make ESOP business models attractive to brewery founders.
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Independent Craft Breweries and Employee-Ownership
Aaron Sprengeler
Beer & Food
Leftover Halloween Candy and Beer Pairings
October 28, 2019
Our Halloween candy and beer pairing guide shows you how to get the best out of that bottom-of-the-bucket Halloween candy that no one seems to want.
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What Goes Through a Brewer’s Mind Before the Great American Beer Festival
September 29, 2016
The Great American Beer Festival is a celebration of America's small and independent breweries, and it can take months to plan if you're a brewer.
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Importance of Conditioning During the Brewing Process
September 19, 2016
Conditioning is a part of the brewing process most beer lovers overlook, but it can make the difference in the flavor and overall outcome of a beer.
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California Craft Beer Summit 2016 Offers Something for Everyone
August 18, 2016
California Craft Beer Summit attendees will experience the world of small and independent brewing through displays, tastings, demos and seminars.
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Hill Farmstead Brewery Introduces New Brewer-in-Residence Program
August 15, 2016
Hill Farmstead Brewery has launched its new Brewer-in-Residence program at the Greensboro Bend, Vermont, brewery. The invite-only program will bring in talented brewers from around the country to learn from each other and facilitate collaboration, experimentation and growth.
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Quirky Florida State Senate Race Highlights How Legislative Support Helps Craft Beer
August 12, 2016
Cigar City's Joey Redner is supporting a candidate for state senate. The odd part: the candidate is running against his dad.
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Brewers Association Funds Groundbreaking Draught Beer Quality Study
August 9, 2016
The Brewers Association recently announced they will be funding their largest grant yet to conduct a draught beer quality study, a first of its kind.
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6 Craft Breweries Improving their Sustainability Efforts
August 8, 2016
Saving water, power and giving back to the land are a few ways craft breweries are focusing on sustainability.
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Great Lakes Brewing Co. Defends Seasonal Creep
August 5, 2016
Great Lakes Brewing Company explains the good reason behind its August release of its Oktoberfest.
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