“Wait! Women run hop farms in Michigan?” That was the response from one brewer as I gathered information for this story. While Michigan ranks number one in the Great Lakes region and number four nationally for total hop acreage, many of the women driving that success remain behind the scenes. From harvest coordination and greenhouse […]
The post Michigan Hops: The Women Behind the Bines appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
Don't miss your opportunity to vote for the 2025 Beer & Brewer Awards, celebrating Australia’s best brewers, venues and talent. 
New Feral Head Brewer Charlotte Freeston promises fearless innovation, bold limited releases, and mixed ferment magic. 
The Royal Adelaide Beer and Cider Awards are open to breweries across Australia and New Zealand and this year South Australian’s took home all the major awards. Cider’s explosive growth runs parallel to that of beer, driven by creative makers reimagining what cider can be.
The post The Surge of Cider appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
Voting is now open for the 2025 Beer & Brewer Awards, celebrating Australia’s best brewers, venues and talent. 
Packaging manufacturer Orora has launched Orora Express, which will help brewers improve design quality and efficiency. Today, there is no family of hops more in vogue than those coming from New Zealand.
The post Tapping into New Zealand Hop Terroir appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
NZ Beer Awards 2025 introduces Champion Australian Brewery trophy, spotlighting trans-Tasman brewing excellence and innovation. 
Aussie brewers, entries are now open for the 2025 NZ Beer Awards – including a new Aussie trophy! These emerging breweries are redefining what it means to grab a beer in Tampa.
The post The Fresh Faces of Tampa Bay’s Craft Beer Scene appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
American craft breweries are finding surprising opportunities and eager consumers overseas.
The post Across the Atlantic: How U.S. Breweries Navigate the European Market appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
HPA’s new packaging and storage facility uses advanced technology to improve efficiency and product quality across the supply chain. 
On 6 January, Mirella Amato made history by becoming the first person globally to earn beer’s two highest global certifications. Craft sake brewers are bridging the gap between beer and sake by creating hybrid products, drawing in curious craft drinkers with innovative, approachable takes on traditional Japanese brewing.
The post Kanpai! How Sake Is Segueing into Craft Beer appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
Inspired by travels during his twenties, Brett Philips shares how he found his love for beer in Europe and how that inspires his work today. 
The two renowned inner-Sydney breweries are combining their production facilities and distribution channels in a strategic venture. An Englishman’s dream pub sparked Indy’s craft beer scene, leading to generations of brewers chasing flavor, community, and good vibes.
The post From Broad Ripple to Beer Boom: The Story of Indy’s Brewing Legacy appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
A brewery can write an airtight recipe, source top-shelf raw materials, and brew a flawless beer, but all those efforts are for naught if a draught system is dirty.
The post Drafting a Solution: Inside the Dirty World of Cleaning Tap Lines appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
American breweries are embracing Czech pouring traditions to elevate foam quality, flavor, and the overall craft beer experience.
The post Czech Your Taps: Breweries Level Up with Perfect Pours appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
Brewers are looking at how AI can improve efficiency and the overall brewing experience. But it's not yet poised to replace humans.
The post How AI Is Changing Beer appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
With just five years under its belt, Mountain Culture secured a historic three-peat in the GABS Hottest 100 poll. 
Dr Tim Cooper announces his retirement after 23 years, with Michael Shearer set to lead Coopers as Managing Director.