by evansfox | May 21, 2013
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...
by evansfox | Apr 16, 2013
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...
by evansfox | Apr 16, 2013
American craft beers are gaining respect in the international marketplace. The Brewers Association reports that exports of US craft beer rose by 72% in 2012, with Canada, the UK and Sweden making up the largest international markets. Small independent brewers are...
by evansfox | Apr 12, 2013
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. Beverage Media Group’s data shows that 80% of craft beer (by volume) is consumed by Caucasian drinkers, primarily...
by evansfox | Apr 8, 2013
Tannin is an astringent polyphenolic compound found mostly in the bark, leaves and immature fruit of a variety of plants. Tannin binds to proteins and other plant polymers to give it a bitter, astringent taste –that dry, pucker feeling when you drink red wine. The...
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2013
Many restaurant owners find themselves needing to apply to the Town or City for a variance from a zoning law or code provision. For example, a local zoning code may restrict the installation of a sign or require setbacks that are not practical given the geography and...
