Zoosk (on online dating site) polled its single beer drinkers in September. The results were interesting. So, what beer do you drink? Domes...
German brewers warn of fracking’s effect on the alcohol industry
German brewers are another interest group that heartily opposes fracking, and with good reason, since it could contaminate the very water used to prod...
Personal robot functions as beer servant
Ah, the classic piggyback maneuver, that situation where you and your friends are hanging out on the couch, the beer is getting low, and you all wait ...
Camping with craft beer
The weather is warming up and Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, which reminds me to start packing for my annual camping trip. It’s jus...
What is the Forecast for Craft Breweries?
Are you writing your business plan and trying to figure out whether a brewery is likely to be a profitable business? The forecast for craft breweries ...
Target Market for Craft Breweries
Beer commercials usually focus on sexy women, sports and partying. Of course, this in no accident. 75% of the total volume of beer is consumed by men....
Glass shape affects alcohol consumption
In an article called “Glass Shape Influences Consumption Rate for Alcohol Beverages” (PLOS ONE, August 17, 2012), Angela Attwood et.al.published t...
BOOK REVIEW Beer: Tap Into the Art and Science of Brewing by Charles Bamforth (3rd ed)
For anyone interested in beer and brewing, this is an excellent resource. If explores the history and role of beer, the brewing process and current tr...
Participating in Wine & Beer Festivals
There are so many wine and beer festivals. Is it worth participating? How do you decide? Based on the experience of other wineries, we have some creat...
Cuomo’s Beer, Wine & Spirits Summit – a boost or bust to the industry?
First yoghurt, now alcohol. What do these two have in common? Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last week, Governor Cuomo hosted a “Beer, Wine & Spirits Su...