State of Craft Beer

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State of Craft Beer Part Five: Future of craft beer

Throughout our series, The State of Craft Beer, we’ve discussed the shifting definition, ideas and values of the craft beer industry. In this, the fifth, and final installment, we look ahead and try to forecast the the future of craft beer. Now that we’ve examined the current state of craft beer, what can we expect from the…

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State of Craft Beer Part Four: The trend of specialization

We continue our State of Craft Beer series with a discussion of the trend of specialization—breweries dedicating their lines production facilities to specialized styles or categories of beer. Some refuse to adhere to any category and experiment for the sheer reason because they can. Is it a good thing? Is it a good thing for…

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State of Craft Beer Part Three: Product or profit?

In Part One we discussed the definition of craft beer. In Part Two we explored how the idea of “localness” should factor into the idea of craft beer. Now, in the third installment of our “State of Craft Beer” series, we examine the argument between brewing beer for the craft versus for the cash. It…

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State of Craft Beer Part Two: Localness

In the second installment of our “State of Craft Beer” series, we are looking at the idea of “localness”. Does the distance a beer travels affect the drinker’s enjoyment? Should it factor in the definition of craft beer?  Imagine this scenario: You’re a bar owner, and a random stranger knocks on your door trying to get you to taste…

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State of Craft Beer Part One: What is craft beer?

With the incredible growth of craft beer production, there’s no better time to examine the state of the industry. We wanted to ask the important questions, investigate the answers, explore how far craft beer has come and where we think the future will take us. This is all part of a series we’re calling “The…

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