When quarantine restrictions first swept the nation, many predicted dire consequences for the craft beer industry. A survey conducted by the Brewers Association in April of 2020 found that 45% of small breweries felt threatened with closure within 3 months! Thankfully, things weren’t nearly that bad. Another Brewers Association report from November of 2020 found no spike in closures compared to 2019 and saw just a 7% to 8% decrease in overall revenue for independent […]

Weathered Souls Brewing, helmed by Marcus Baskerville and Mike Holt, started 2020 as a beloved Texas darling. By the end of the year, it had become one of the most sought-after breweries in the country, thanks to its wildly popular Black Is Beautiful initiative. Now, fans across the U.S. will be able to purchase Weathered Souls brews for the very first time through online craft beer retailer Tavour. Previously only available to Texas consumers, this […]

Five years from now, “the bras-to-beards ratio on the brew deck will look more like 50/50.” This is the vision that Sara Nelson – co-founder of Seattle’s esteemed Fremont Brewing – has for women in the craft beer industry. No doubt, it’s likely a world away from where women could see themselves in 1987, when the U.S. government first designated March as Women’s History Month. Every year since then, we’ve dedicated the 31 days of […]

For many of us, St. Patrick’s Day means green beer, packed bars, and corned beef and cabbage for dinner. For those who work in the alcohol industry, the holiday is an annual boon that provides a much-needed revenue boost during the long winter months. According to Neilson, overall beer sales for St. Patrick’s Day 2018 increased by 174% compared to an average day. And typically, a significant percentage of that extra revenue goes to small, […]

When legendary Heavy Metal band Pantera contacted Texas Ale Project about creating a signature beer, the Dallas brewery didn’t hesitate for a second. According to co-founder and CEO Kat Thompson, “when my husband [co-founder and brewmaster Brent Thompson] saw the email, he immediately said, ‘this is Pantera! We have to do this!’” They first announced the collaboration last November, and thirsty craft fans and metalheads have anticipated the release ever since. Now, the wait is […]

The U.S. has designated February as Black History Month each year since 1976. Noted historian Carter G. Woodson is known as the brainchild of this celebration of Black Americans’ achievements and recognition of their central role in our nation’s history. Black History Month offers an opportunity to spread the word about the lack of diversity in the craft beer industry. A Brewers Association survey showed that Black Americans make up 12% of craft beer drinkers. […]

Anyone can feel comfortable pairing their dinner with a craft beer at home, thanks to online retailer Tavour. Their beer delivery service includes some of the most highly rated Stouts, IPAs, and Sours on the market for you to pick and pair with your meals! From the moment you choose your brews to the moment they land on your doorstep, Tavour is there to bring you a great craft beer experience. That’s why they spoke […]

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Tavour Few craft breweries inspire awe from beer aficionados like Other Half Brewing. Widely recognized as one of the most exciting breweries in New York, Other Half attracted beer tourists from all over the country and beyond, waiting in long lines and even camping out on the sidewalk for new releases. Then, COVID-19 forced the brewery to close their taprooms in Brooklyn and the Finger Lakes. Fortunately […]