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What Makes the Craft Brewery Industry in the United States Different
Today, the craft brewery industry in the United States combines deep brewing traditions with experimentation, local identity, and a strong appetite for new flavours. Its influence reaches well beyond taprooms, carving out opportunities for pubs, breweries, distributors, equipment suppliers, and other businesses across the beer supply chain.
12 Reasons Traditional UK Pubs Are Struggling in Modern Britain
The UK pub industry faces an unprecedented crisis. Since the turn of the millennium, over 14,000 watering holes have vanished, leaving just 46,800 pubs in operation by 2020. This sharp decline means nearly 8,600 communities lost their local social hubs in the last decade alone.
Craft Brewery Opportunities in 2026: What Is Working and Where to Focus Next
This article takes a look at the craft brewery opportunities in 2026, the areas worth pursuing, the risks to consider, and practical ways independent breweries can build a more resilient path to growth.
British Pub Etiquette: 20 Unwritten Rules Every Drinker Should Know
Learning the pub etiquette in the UK is less about avoiding awkward moments and more about knowing how what Brits call a “local” works as a shared social space. In this guide, we’ll highlight 20 unwritten rules, common mistakes, and simple habits that help keep British pub culture alive.
10 Fastest-Growing Craft Beer Markets in the World Right Now
Changing consumer tastes, rising disposable incomes, urbanisation, and growing interest in local beer are creating fresh opportunities for the global craft beer industry. These factors are putting emerging craft beer markets on the radar of breweries, suppliers, distributors, and other businesses looking beyond established beer hubs.
B2B Sales for Breweries: 10 Types of Businesses to Target and How to Win Them
Long-term growth depends on business-to-business (B2B) sales, where recurring orders come from businesses instead of occasional customer visits. Strong wholesale relationships create more predictable revenue, expand brand visibility, and open doors to new markets that a taproom alone cannot reach.
A Comprehensive List of Essential Suppliers for Craft Breweries’ Success
Finding reliable vendors is one of the biggest challenges new brewery owners face. Equipment, ingredients, packaging, utilities, and support services often all come from different providers.
10 Craft Brewery Marketing Ideas to Get More People Drinking Your Beer
Brewing exceptional beer is one thing. Getting people to notice it, choose it, and come back for another pint is another challenge all its own. Competition across the craft beer industry continues to intensify, and breweries must always think of different ways to stand out.
We Went to the London Craft Beer Festival 2026 (Here’s What You Missed!)
The London Craft Beer Festival has earned its reputation as the UK’s premier celebration of craft beer, and it is easy to see why. Every year, the event brings together more than 100 breweries pouring over 800 beers, attracting everyone from curious newcomers to seasoned beer enthusiasts and industry veterans.
Craft Beer Industry in China: The World’s Biggest Market Sector Is Just Getting Started
Records show that China has one of the world’s oldest brewing traditions. Archaeological evidence published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) proves that Chinese villagers were brewing beer-like alcoholic drinks as far back as 5000 BC.
Exploring the 10 Best Breweries in Manila
Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines, is not only known for its vibrant culture, historic sites, and delicious cuisine but also for its burgeoning craft beer scene. A wave of craft breweries has swept through the city, offering locals and visitors alike a diverse range of unique and flavorful beers.
Commercial Brewing Regulations in Singapore, Simplified
Just like any other venture, thorough knowledge of the commercial brewing regulations in Singapore is a must before opening a brewery in the country. Licensing, food safety, customs, taxation, and operational requirements are all crucial in running a compliant business.
Craft Beer Industry in Singapore: Small Market, Big Opportunity
Despite its modest size, Singapore offers a dynamic environment where innovation and quality continue to mould the market. In fact, TechSci Research projects that the country’s beer market will reach $11.45 billion by 2030, growing at a 3.57% CAGR, with craft beer being one of the market’s strongest growth drivers.
The Anatomy of a B2B Email Marketing Campaign That Converts Brewery Buyers
Many businesses assume low engagement stems from weak messaging, but poor performance often has deeper causes. A campaign that does not convert is rarely a writing problem alone.
State of the Craft Beer Industry in 2026: Why Global Supply Chain Companies Must Pay Attention
Craft beer is no longer one market moving in a single direction. It is distinct national markets, each redistributing demand toward different segments and creating new commercial opportunities for supply chain partners.
Inside The Beer Culture Of The World’s Lesser-Known Beer Countries
Across the world, there are smaller and less-discussed countries where beer plays a surprisingly important role in everyday life, national identity, hospitality and local celebration. Some have one dominant national lager. Others have tiny breweries producing bottles that rarely travel beyond the country’s borders. In a few places, beer sits alongside older traditions of fermented drinks, mountain hospitality or colonial brewing history.
Your Guide to Commercial Brewing Regulations in the UK
Launching a brewery in the United Kingdom involves far more than perfecting recipes and investing in fermentation tanks. Most operators are surprised by the breadth of the commercial brewing regulations in the UK that breweries must meet before a single pint can be sold.
The White Horse Tavern: Inside America’s Oldest Tavern In Newport, Rhode Island
The White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island, is more than a place to eat and drink. It is one of America’s great historic taverns, a colonial landmark where food, politics, travel and local life have crossed paths for more than 350 years.
Pinter USA: How The Home Brewing Machine Is Changing Fresh Beer At Home
Pinter USA has brought one of the UK’s most talked-about home brewing systems to American beer drinkers, offering a simpler way to make fresh beer at home without the traditional complexity of homebrew kits.
World Cup Pints: Why The Price Of A Pint Is So Expensive In The UK
The price of a pint is back in the spotlight as World Cup fans fill pubs, buy rounds and gather around big screens. Football tournaments are supposed to be good news for pubs, but this year many drinkers are noticing something before the first whistle has even blown: the round is a lot more expensive than it used to be.
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