Canned beers are synonymous with so many gatherings. Cold, canned beer is a significant part of beer culture, playing a role in everything from summer barbecues to sporting events. And while it’s tough to think of a time before canned beers, this method of packaging beer has been around for less than a century. Considering […]
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Seltzer, in its non-alcoholic form, was already a hugely popular drink. Still, the advent of hard seltzer has been something else entirely. Despite only really coming to the market in 2013, hard seltzer now has an estimated market value of 4.63 billion dollars in the United States alone. Every major brewing company, from Budweiser to
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For Head Brewers who are drowning in business advice about how to enhance brewery operations, the canning vs. bottling debate is probably… head-scratching (excuse the pun). Countless breweries across the country are turning to canning because of the shelf appeal of well-designed cans, but a brewery manager still has to ensure that canning makes business
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Autumn approaches with the time-honored traditions of outdoor treks and seasonal drinks that celebrate the cooling temperatures. Nutmeg, pumpkin spice, and apple remain popular but oversaturated seasonal brew flavors during fall celebrations. As such, a brewery can stand out from the crowd by delivering innovative flavor options that thrill customer palates with a novel experience.
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CO2 shortages are here. Prices have been rising, and sources have been diminishing. A problematic scenario is unfolding in front of our eyes. Why? Because CO2 is essential to any carbonated drink, including soda, kombucha, and, most importantly (some would argue), beer. The CO2 shortages are a major concern for brewery owners because breweries need
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Canning has revolutionized the brewing industry in recent years. Whether breweries aim to be more sustainable, ensure freshness, or become more innovative, there are many reasons why craft brewers are switching from glass to aluminum cans. The growth of canning has been significant. Beer cans comprised around 60% of independent craft packaged volume in 2020.
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The craft brewing scene has exploded recently, providing opportunities for thousands of small-batch brewery owners. For example, this movement has resulted in a taphouse boom, providing breweries with an additional revenue channel. In a taphouse, a professional brewery sells 25% or more of its beer on-site. While beer is primarily produced to sell in taprooms,
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Plastic seems like it’s been around forever, and most of us would find it difficult to imagine a world without it. We’ve become so dependent on the stuff that we produce a staggering amount of it—we introduce another 380 million metric tons into our environment each year. That’s roughly equivalent to the weight of every
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Of the over 5,300 breweries in the US, 99% are small and independent brewery operations, yet they make just 12% of the beer sold here. Craft brewing is much beloved by beer drinkers with discriminating palates, high standards, and adventurous tastes. Many regular craft brew drinkers are motivated by a desire to support risk takers,
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Is the current state of beverage canning reminiscent of the walking dead? Shipping problems, supply issues, and the pandemic have all led to a troublesome shortage of aluminum cans that makes the landscape look rather bleak. Beverage makers in the United States and worldwide have been struggling to meet their aluminum can needs. In fact,
