Kate Bernot
The State of the SeasonalsBy Kate BernotThe sea of beer variety has flipped the appeal of seasonal beers on its head—but they can still sell well. Here’s some insight on how to capitalize.
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You’ve Got Mail: How Tröegs Built and Sustains its Email MarketingBy Kate BernotThe Pennsylvania brewery’s customer long-running newsletter boasts 60,000 subscribers—and growing—with an enviable open rate. In this second of a two-part series, we zoom in on how Tröegs got there.
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You’ve Got Mail: Brewery Newsletters Are Worth the EffortBy Kate BernotBreweries that fawn over social media while ignoring their email subscriber list are doing themselves a disservice. In the first of a two-part series, here’s why and how to refresh your newsletter strategy.
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Reduce, Capture, Recycle: Emerging Tech Could Combat CO2 ShortagesBy Kate BernotWhether we’re sucking it directly from the air or recapturing it from active fermentation, several factors—shortages, rising costs, and environmental concerns—are nudging more breweries away from dependence on external CO2 supply.
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Case Study: DC Brau Is Lobbying for Mainsteam Success in the BeltwayBy Kate BernotAfter 11 years in business in the nation’s capital, DC Brau is banking on a nostalgia-infused mainstream lager and a neighborhood taproom to keep the local love flowing.
Drinkers Decoded: What Market Research Says about Today’s ConsumersBy Kate BernotThese demographic insights could help you please the fans you already have—and, potentially, win the ones you don’t have yet.
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The Pluses and Pitfalls of Brewing House BeersBy Kate BernotWhen done correctly, producing exclusive beers for bars and restaurants can be a sales and marketing win. However, they also come with production challenges and regulatory hurdles.
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Why Your Tech Stack Matters Now More Than EverBy Kate BernotWhen efficiency and smart investment are top priorities, it’s time to make sure your brewery’s tech suite—from inventory to sales—delivers.
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Responding to Inflation (Without Raising Prices)By Kate BernotFrom packaging mix to vendor contracts, here are areas that deserve breweries’ attention when margins are shrinking and every dollar counts.
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“Beyond Good Beer”: Are Prestige Beer Events Losing Their Luster?By Kate BernotAs large-scale, destination beer festivals emerge from COVID hiatuses, they are encountering a different competitive and economic landscape from just a few years ago.
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More Lessons Beer Can Learn from FMBs, RTDs, Energy Drinks & BeyondBy Kate BernotYou don’t have to join ’em to beat ’em. Trends in flavored malt beverages, canned cocktails, and even nonalcoholic products suggest new ways to develop and market beer that connects with today’s exploratory drinkers.
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Chicago’s Maplewood Is Growing While Keeping “that Neighborhood Vibe”By Kate BernotThis hybrid brewery and distillery is igniting growth with a second location while staying true to the quality-focused principles that lit its spark.