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Craft beer packs a can-do attitude

Craft beer has revolutionized the industry and is moving out of microbreweries and into the main market. According to the Brewers Association, there were over 3,200 brewers in the United States as of November 2014.




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Craft beer industry growth fuelling demand for skilled brewers

MEDIA RELEASE 29 February 2016 Craft beer industry growth fuelling demand for skilled brewers Attracting and retaining highly-skilled brewers is the vital next step in continuing the growth trajectory of New Zealand’s brewing industry, says the Brewers Guild of New Zealand. Already a $2.2 billion industry in this country, growth in the number of professional brewing operations has continued in response increasing thirst for Kiwi beer overseas. That growth has put the heat on breweries to recruit and retain skilled personnel, said Brewers Guild president Emma McCashin. “The number of professional brewing operations in New Zealand has almost trebled in […]




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[WARNING] Craft Beer in Crisis?

Why don’t I hear more concern from craft beer drinkers about the recent purchase of Panhead by Lion? Are the warning signs from the US craft beer industry or even from history not being listened to?   This comment from Sam Calagione hopefully sums up what is happening Dogfish Head founder crafts brewery’s future Q: What does growing consolidation mean for the craft beer movement? A: Everyone needs to realize that right now in every bar in every state there are massive global breweries going in and trying to sell those bars kegs of beer that they are hoisting off as […]




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Tilray Brands to acquire 4 craft beer breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co.

Tilray Brands Inc., New York, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four craft breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago. The acquisition includes Hop Valley Brewing Co., Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing and Atwater Brewery.




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Craft beer market pivots to meet consumer demand

As the beer market expands and consumers have more options to choose from, experts highlight how craft beer brands are positioning themselves in a shifting market while catering their products to meet consumer demand.




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Isuzu Commercial Truck creates craft beer truck in collaboration with Summit Truck Body

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced the development of a new craft beer truck with Summit Truck Body.




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Next-Generation Can Carriers Aimed at Craft Beer

Roberts PolyPro's next-generation craft-beer can carriers are now available, offering the ability to place customer branding or messaging directly on the carrier.




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Packaging Fueling Growth of Craft Beer and Spirits Market: PMMI White Paper

Consumer demands prompt a projected rise in overall unit sales and use of metal, glass, and liquid cartons.




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Craft beer festival for Moseley

Suds Fest 2024: A celebration of craft beer and hop-tastic flavours.




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Coopers now serving up craft beers across India

Coopers’ craft beers are available across India after Austrade helped secure a new nationwide distributor for the brewery.



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Craft beer: Growth in small batches

A favourite with millennials and GenZ for their artisanal products, microbreweries are set to expand, backed by VCs 




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Truly local (and sustainable) craft beer from Empire Brewing Company

The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more.




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How to store and drink craft beer

German research on trendy craft brews proves how to optimize the craft beer experience






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Craft beers and world cuisine calls for revisit at Andheri's newest brewery


Bavarian Bouquet and Tropical Froth 

A trend we have seen in menus across the city is the use of the term, progressive global cuisine. This covers everything under the sun and allows chefs to serve dosas or dimsums. Many falter in delivering the best of each cuisine, while others manage to gain footfall.

Andheri's newest brewery (in place of The Pump Room, which was a brewery too), Barrel & Co has a menu that falls in this category. The interiors are industrial with a surprise mix of S&M, in the form of a large cage and mannequins decked in chains.


Beer-infused Chicken Supreme with Dukkah Spice 

Butter Chicken and Jeera Rice (as part of lunch thalis) and Spaghetti Lamb Bolognese fight for attention. We hope for the best and order their craft beers first. We have a weakness for wheat beers and the Belgian Wit ('190 for 330 ml) has the perfect grainy flavour with a hint of citrus. The Hopfenwiezen and Irish Red Ale (both '190) need a little more finesse for a smooth transition of the many flavours they pack. The most unique offering is the Bavarian Bouquet ('210), a floral, sweet beer that we guess will polarise opinions. It's unlike anything other breweries serve and the aroma reminds us of an exotic spa — we don't mind it one bit and call for another mug. One thing that all the beers lack is a good head. To further experiment with the Belgian Wit, we pick Tropical Froth ('300), a cocktail that makes the most of the citrusy nature of the craft beer when mixed with orange, apple and pineapple.


Zucchini Stuffed with Cottage Cheese and Cream Melange; (bottom) The industrial interiors. Pics/ Dhara Vora Sabhnani

Happy with the beers, we try a Mini Dosa Taco with Chicken Sukka ('290), Beer-infused Chicken Supreme with Dukkah Spice ('275) and Zucchini Stuffed with Cottage Cheese and Cream Melange ('275). We are not disappointed. The chicken skewers are tender and the coating of dukkah adds a woody taste to the meat. The stuffed zucchini, comes on a bed of chutney-like paste and the rolls are stuffed with delicate paneer. The chicken stuffing of the dosa tacos starts with a sweet taste and then hits spicy notes, balancing the flavours. The dosa is a tad soggy.

Like us, other tables seem to be having a good time, too. Several tables are filled on the Monday evening when we visit. With good food, aptly priced craft beers (just two options for bottled beers is a downer) and a well-designed entrance to property that will soon become an Insta favourite, Barrel & Co calls for a revisit.