Jamie Bogner

Back in May, we asked subscribers a range of questions related to the pandemic shutdown, reopening, safety, buying habits, and more. More than 4,200 responded. We compiled those insights into the graphics here, published in our Summer 2020 issue.

• COVID-19
• Coronavirus
• Pandemic

The Brewers Association's list of top 50 craft brewers (ranked by volume) has seen some shifts over the years. We first mapped this out in 2015, and we update it every year. Here’s the latest snapshot of growth, contraction, and consolidation.

• Infographic
• Brewers Association
• Top 50

The times, they are a-changin’. Gone is the old startup mantra of “plan big for growth,” replaced by a lean “test the concept and grow with demand” philosophy. That's pushing equipment manufacturers toward innovative, scalable solutions.

• Brewhouse
• Equipment
• Gear

There are infinite ways to spend on newer, fancier, bigger, more automated, and more efficient brewhouse gear. But which upgrades get the best ROI? Here we delve into the decisions and upgrades that get better returns for breweries of varying sizes.

• Brewhouse
• Equipment
• Gear

The VP of global brewing for Canarchy (the parent company of Oskar Blues, Cigar City, and others) shares his thoughts on developing a thoughtful and open approach to the ingredient supply chain.

• Canarchy
• Ingredients
• Distribution

The alcohol delivery platform Drizly recently conducted a first-of-its kind survey of retailers in its network. Here are some of the more interesting findings.

• Infographic
• Drizly
• DTC

Grown from an alleyway spot in a developing neighborhood to a regional powerhouse with satellite taprooms, restaurant, farm, and retail, this Boston-based brewery has matured through growing pains and taken some calculated risks.

• Trillium
• Taprooms
• Boston

While some breweries play the local card, Anchorage Brewing’s location in a sparsely populated state—along with its focus on niche beer styles—has inspired creative ways to stoke demand and reach drinkers in lower latitudes.

• Case Study
• Anchorage Brewing
• Distribution

A few thoughts about challenging ourselves to think differently, and questioning old assumptions about beer and the industry.

• From the Editor
• Management
• Marketing

The cofounder of the Austin, Texas, mixed-culture brewery shares thoughts on how Jester King is growing and diversifying, balancing hospitality with production, and adjusting to shifting market demands.

• Jester King
• Q&A
• Hospitality

Despite the best-laid plans, some partnerships just don’t work out. Here’s how to deal with those unforeseen circumstances and separate successfully.

• The Barristers
• Legal
• Partnerships

Jake Sauter, vice president of craft distributor Clear River Beverage in Minneapolis, sheds some light on the shifting landscape.

• Distribution
• SKUs
• Price