Beer Ingredients Traditionally, beer is brewed with four main ingredients—water, hops, barley, and yeast. But the craft beer scene is evolving, and the styles and ingredients have followed suit. The result? An array of beers, some great, some average, and some . . . interesting. Non-traditional beer ingredients are split into four categories of their … Read more
The Business of Beer, Episode 13: Guy Cameron, Brewmaster and Wesley Miller, NorCal Regional Specialty Associate Coordinator from Whole Foods – how exactly did Whole Foods get into the brewery business?! In this episode of the Business of Beer with Andy “The Beerman” Coppock, Whole Foods Brewmaster Guy Cameron and NorCal Regional Specialty Associate Coordinator … Read more
Bring in the holiday cheer by serving up some holiday beers! The month of November is behind us, signaling the end of the Pumpkin Ales, wet-hopped IPAs, and Oktoberfest lagers that dominate the shelves of local craft beer stores. With the entrance of December comes a joyous, cheery season filled with chilly weather, warm attire, … Read more
The Business of Beer, Episode 11: Stephen Beaumont, Beer Writer for World of Beer – why every beer is an IPA, why there is no Belgian style, and much more! In this episode of the Business of Beer with Andy “The Beerman” Coppock, famous beer writer Stephen Beaumont joins us to talk about his life … Read more
Evergreen Podcasts, Episode 8: Rob Tod, Founder of Allagash Brewing Company – how he started washing kegs and what Allagash is up to now! In this very special episode of The Business of Beer with Andy “The Beerman” Coppock, Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing Company joins us to discuss how he got into the business of … Read more
All across the country, new breweries are popping up every day in every state. Big beer producers would love to have you believe that this fad will die off. I’m here to tell you that craft beer is no fad, it’s here to stay, and let me tell you: business is booming. Craft beer sales … Read more
Online media allows for businesses and customers to connect instantly like never before. As a bar owner it is vital to never underestimate the power of social media and other online outlets. Many bars are tone deaf to their customer’s desires, suggestions, and even complaints because they are not utilizing online marketing to the same degree as their … Read more
As the summer winds to a close, it’s time to adjust our beer drinking patterns. Throwing some burgers on the grill and sipping a smooth pale ale just won’t cut it in the fall. Here are some food and beer combinations that will: Porter A dark style originating in England, made from brown malt Suggested … Read more
We could talk about craft beer all day, and we’re not the only ones. Here’s a collection of craft beer-related interviews we’ve compiled that we believe best represent the industry and community we so love to be a part of. Cheers. “Craft Beers Brew Innovation to Satisfy U.S. Thirsts” Source: Bloomberg TV Sam Calagione, Founder … Read more
