What’s Happening in the US Craft Beer Scene

What’s Happening in the US Craft Beer Scene

Copyright: Brewers Association There is much to celebrate in American craft brewing as the market evolves and the brewing landscape continues to shift. Small and independent American craft breweries are finding new ways to differentiate themselves in a crowded market,...
Lights and shadows of the Italian Craft Beer Revolution

Lights and shadows of the Italian Craft Beer Revolution

At the time of my writing, Italy can count on more than 800 microbreweries and brewpubs, and more than 200 beer firms. Considering that, before 1995, my country had practically no craft beer producers at all and that the consumption per capita is still the lowest in...
Chile – wine country turns to beer in Latin America

Chile – wine country turns to beer in Latin America

We all love to pop into our favourite dive bar and enjoy two or three pints at the end of the day. Perhaps we drink while watching the game or playing darts. Some favour chatting with the bartender while others make new acquaintances sitting at the bar over their...
Calorie reporting on beer labels: Is it necessary?

Calorie reporting on beer labels: Is it necessary?

What has already established itself in many European breweries is now being introduced gradually in Germany – a voluntary labelling commitment, on the recommendation of the German brewing associations: Reporting the calorific value on all beer labels, including beer...