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Independent Craft Breweries and Employee-Ownership

Aaron Sprengeler January 6, 2020

The craft brewing culture is built on values like independence and ingenuity, which make ESOP business models attractive to brewery founders.

Beer & Food

Leftover Halloween Candy and Beer Pairings

Aaron Sprengeler 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.

Editor's Picks

What Goes Through a Brewer’s Mind Before the Great American Beer Festival

Aaron Sprengeler 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

Aaron Sprengeler 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

Aaron Sprengeler 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

Aaron Sprengeler 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.