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How to Set Up a Winning Brewery Social Media Strategy in 2027
How people discover new brands has changed dramatically in recent years. According to an NP Digital post-purchase survey of customers across 85 businesses, social media led brand discovery at 29%. The figure highlights the lasting power of visual and short-form content to introduce products before potential customers even type a search query.
10 Must-Visit Craft Breweries in New York (2027 Edition)
New York’s craft beer boom has deep roots. The Craft New York Act of 2014 reduced regulatory barriers, expanded opportunities for small producers, and gave the state’s brewing industry a fresh perspective.
According to the New York State Brewers Association, the state had 95 breweries in 2012 and more than 500 by 2024. The broader US market also surpassed 9,000 brewers in 2017, reflecting craft beer’s remarkable growth during the same period.
6 Biggest Beer Festivals in the World You Have to Experience in 2027
Every year, the biggest beer festivals in the world draw thousands to millions of visitors. They bring breweries, beer lovers, trade professionals, and industry leaders together on a global stage. These large-scale events influence the beer industry’s calendar, spotlight emerging trends, and create opportunities for businesses to connect with audiences.
The Craft Beer Industry in the Philippines: A $702.5 Million Market on the Rise
For more than a century, Philippine beer has had one dominant name, San Miguel. Yet alongside this household staple, a genuinely different beer story has been building since the 2010s.
Independent brewers began experimenting with small-batch recipes, local ingredients, and beer styles that offered drinkers something beyond the familiar lager.
10 Best US Cities for Craft Breweries: Where Should You Open or Expand Next?
Figuring out where to open or expand a brewery in the United States is as important as the beer itself. Deeper knowledge of brewery density by city, consumer spending power, and market saturation gives businesses a clearer picture of how crowded a market may be and where opportunities could exist.
What Is Direct Email Marketing? A B2B Blueprint for Brewery Suppliers
“Email marketing” and “direct email marketing” often get used interchangeably, but they’re not quite the same thing. Knowing the difference can genuinely change how a supply chain company approaches brewery buyers.
10 Best Beer Festivals in the United States Driving Craft Culture in 2027
Besides offering a fun day out, beer festivals also bring breweries and brands closer to their most loyal customers while creating opportunities to win new fans, too. A growing brewery can’t easily replicate that mix of loyalty and discovery through a single marketing channel.
5 Beer Industry Trends to Prepare for in 2027
The craft brewery industry looks very different today. The beer industry trends for 2027 will reflect an industry facing tighter margins, changing consumer preferences, rising ingredient costs, and greater operational complexity.
10 High-Impact Brewery Sustainability Hacks That Drive Results
The scale of brewing’s environmental footprint is easy to underestimate. Every pint depends on water, energy, raw materials and packaging, creating multiple opportunities for breweries to reduce waste and resource use.
6 US Craft Brewery Tax Breaks to Help Legally Reduce Your Dues
Like any other venture, starting a brewery in the US comes with plenty of costs. Tax is one of the highest costs a brewery can actively plan for. Ingredient prices and energy bills can rise unexpectedly, but breweries have more control over their tax strategy.
Top 10 Countries That Drink the Most Beer in the World
This article highlights the ten leading beer-consuming countries, the growing appeal of craft beer, and the market potential behind these trends, based on Kirin Holdings’ Global Beer Consumption 2024 Report.
Expanding Craft Brewery Overseas: 10 Things to Get Right First
For breweries ready to explore new markets, expanding craft brewery overseas requires finding an importer. Moreover, local regulations, consumer preferences, distribution networks, pricing, logistics, and brand positioning can all shape the outcome.
20 Cost-Saving Strategies to Help Breweries Survive Rising Costs
Inflation remains a daily challenge for craft breweries. Small and midsize producers must look beyond simple cost-cutting to safeguard their profit margins.
The Craft Beer Industry in Spain and Where It’s Headed
When people think of Spain, wine, sangria, and sun-soaked terraces often come to mind first. Beer may not be the first drink associated with the country, but that perception is changing as a growing number of consumers discover locally brewed craft beers.
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 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.
