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Operating a small production brewery presents unique challenges of scale. Whether you are trying to maximize efficiency within your brewhouse, considering distribution, or managing your approach to packaging beer, the resources in this category can help you make decisions to effectively manage your business and plan for a successful future.
"Well, what do you think?" It’s a simple question that you and your staff probably ask a hundred times a day after sliding a taster across the bar to a thirsty patron. At which point, that customer will give you a thumbs up or thumbs down. Now, imagine you could jump fully into that patron’s head to understand what they really think.Read More
Link to author biography Matt Gacioch (he/him), staff economist for the Brewers Association, helps members make sense of the data that enable their businesses to thrive. He brings experience from market analytics, brewery operations, and consulting, along with an MBA, MS, and BS from the University of Michigan. Follow him on Instagram @craft_econ
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In 2024, microbreweries learned to embrace a new definition of success. The segment was the hardest hit among all craft brewing categories, decreasing 7.5%.
For the May/June 2025 The New Brewer, we present our annual Industry Review issue. The issue provides an overview of the performance of craft breweries in 2024, which saw the overall segment down 4%. It includes in-depth analysis of each segment including brewpubs, taprooms, microbreweries, regional breweries, and large breweries/imports. Read More
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By tracking brewhouse efficiency with this simple calculator, brewers can ensure you're not leaving any money in your mash tuns.Read More
Link to author biography The Brewers Association Technical Brewing Projects Team has over 50 years of craft beer industry experience and works alongside the Technical Committee to promote access to raw materials; support research and advances in sustainability, education, technology, and raw materials; foster a commitment to holistic safety, quality, and operational excellence; support the well-being and a sense of belonging of the people of the craft brewing community; and promote sustainable operational practices that enhance environmental stewardship. The team comprises Chuck Skypeck, Technical Brewing Projects Director; Katie Fromuth, Technical Brewing Projects Manager; and Adriana Terrón, Technical Brewing Projects Administrative Specialist.
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Explore what happened in packaged craft beer in the last year, from the evolution of package types to trends by channel to pricing.Read More
Link to author biography Matt Gacioch (he/him), staff economist for the Brewers Association, helps members make sense of the data that enable their businesses to thrive. He brings experience from market analytics, brewery operations, and consulting, along with an MBA, MS, and BS from the University of Michigan. Follow him on Instagram @craft_econ
See Matt Gacioch's Articles
In a guest post, Bump Williams Consulting (BWC) undertakes a deep dive across the top 150 craft suppliers to understand the impact of focus when it comes to driving sales growth in craft beer.Read More
Microbreweries, which suffered the biggest decline among categories in 2023, are trying to strike a balance between maximizing volume and growing thoughtfully.
This panel discusses the foundations, challenges, risks, and future prospects of the industry's three most common craft business models: High Volume Distribution, The Taproom + Distribution Blend, and The Brewpub.Read More
The Regionals category underperformed, down 2% in volume, even as craft beer as a whole held its own in a volatile market.
Microbreweries—those that produce fewer than 15,000 barrels annually and sell less than 25% of that production onsite—are shifting focus to their immediate customers.
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