Beer Styles Archives - Brewers Association https://www.brewersassociation.org/resource-hub/beer-styles/ For Small and Independent Craft Brewers Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:15:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Modern Lager Brewing: Progressive Methods with Traditional Roots https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/modern-lager-brewing-progressive-methods-with-traditional-roots/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?post_type=seminar&p=169655 Understanding tradition in modern lager production is crucial. While tradition may be dismissed as a marketing tactic, it holds valuable insights for brewers. Techniques like decoction and natural carbonation, rooted in centuries-old methods, contribute to characterful lager. Appreciating these origins aids in crafting superior lager beers.

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]]> An Introduction to Distilling for Brewers https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/an-introduction-to-distilling-for-brewers/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?post_type=seminar&p=169338 Many craft breweries have added distillation systems to their existing breweries. For those interested in pursuing this related industry, this seminar will serve to familiarize craft beer brewers with the basics of the distillation of alcohol from fermented substrates, including beer.

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]]> Business Models for Growing Your Cider Program https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/business-models-for-growing-your-cider-program/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?post_type=seminar&p=169340 This seminar explores the expanding cider market and strategies for breweries to tap into it. Panelists discuss business models like in-house cider production, partnering with a cidery, or sharing production space. Topics include market trends, tax implications, and collaboration considerations, offering insights for breweries looking to diversify their offerings.

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]]> Impact of Focus on Craft Beer Retail Sales https://www.brewersassociation.org/insights/impact-of-focus-on-craft-beer-retail-sales/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=168483 In a guest post, Bump Williams Consulting (BWC) undertakes a deep dive across the top 150 craft suppliers to understand the impact of focus when it comes to driving sales growth in craft beer.

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]]> Craft Beer and Cider https://www.brewersassociation.org/insights/craft-beer-and-cider/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=168799 The first in the "Craft Beer and" series, this brief overview provides important context for BA members who are considering entry into other categories, as well as those who are simply trying to understand the changing beverage alcohol market. First, we explore the hard cider market.

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