What Does Your Beer Say About You?

Zoosk (on online dating site) polled its single beer drinkers in September.  The results were interesting.  So, what beer do you drink?   Domestic Beer   Imported Beer Looking for marriage Introverted, reserved Don’t like public displays of affection Like to...

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 produce its iconic beer. Hydraulic fracturing – or ‘fracking’ as it is more commonly known – is a hotly debated topic in...

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 it out to see who will be the first to give in and get up for a fresh bottle. This move is then followed by a chorus...

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 just a weekend, and I like to pack light, especially knowing I’ll be spending my days hiking through the waterfall-ridden...

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 is bright. While beer sales in the US fell by 1.3% in 2011, the craft brewing industry grew 13% by volume and 15% by...