It’s Memorial Day in America Everybody’s on the road Let’s remember our fallen heroes Y’all be sure and drive slow           — James McMurtry (listen here) The wild flowers are blooming and it has been a fine weekend for hiking in western Colorado. So just the basics . . . – Black Brewers Trade Group Sets ... Read more

Because the first edition of “The Complete Beer Course” was published in 2013 and this is 2023 and the second edition is about to land, it seems natural to look at how the content of the book reflects changes in beer, in brewing and how consumers may view beer. In reviewing the book and speaking ... Read more

Lest your think, based on last week’s links, that the Craft Brewers Conference had no redeeming qualities read what Stephanie Grant wrote in her newsletter. She witnessed shining moments as well as the less pleasant ones. She’s not about to overlook the latter, writing, “But before we look at growth, we must fix the problems ... Read more