by evansfox | Jan 16, 2014
Great whiskey needs time to mellow in wood barrel casks. However, there is an ongoing barrel shortage as some U.S. barrel manufacturers have difficulty sourcing American white oak lumber. If your business relies on wood barrels, you should consider stocking up on...
by evansfox | Jan 7, 2014
There are many craft brew fans out there. In addition to featuring craft beers on your menu, consider hosting a craft brew club every month with a “BYOB” policy so they can enjoy or share their personal favorites. Create a special menu for the BYOB crowd. The club...
by evansfox | Jan 7, 2014
The growing craft beer industry in New York can benefit from a series of laws favoring use of New York ingredients. The art of craft brewing has brought so much sophistication and variety, brew masters seek premium ingredients sourced from around the world. Using...
by evansfox | Dec 19, 2013
Did you hear that Black Button Distilling will be open for a preview one-day tasting and sale of its inaugural vodka? This is the first liquor produced in Rochester since Prohibition. I hope to see you there! Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM...
by evansfox | Dec 19, 2013
Starting any new business is stressful. There are days you wonder if you made the right decision. If you own a craft brewery, here are some reasons to know you made the right move. Two thousand four hundred three (2,403) total breweries operated for some or all of...
by evansfox | Dec 12, 2013
Women are increasingly choosing craft beers when they go out. One reason may be that craft beer marketing doesn’t typically depict sexy women in bikinis, making it more approachable to the female demographic. There are increasingly more women brewery owners, also...