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Great insights being shared here in this inspiring write-up on a local Enterprise - Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery by Irish Tech News 'After 7 years in business in the Brewery, Founder, David shares his top 3 business tips, 1. Know your market, customers, and what they want from you. 2. What is your USP? Differentiation is very important, and he has identified two for the business: the story of the farm and the provenance of the ingredients. 3. Understand the full offer of your business. It is more than producing quality craft beer; many others do that. Distribution is critical, as is getting taps into pubs. And he has learnt to watch the margin, profitability is key. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/eMFvHSWs

LWC Drinks has partnered with Welsh brewery Tiny Rebel to launch a new stout exclusively to the on-trade, and will be available across all 18 LWC depots in a 30L keg. Coal Drop Stout is claimed to offer consumers an easy-drinking, smooth and creamy stout at an accessible price point, and it will be brewed at Tiny Rebel’s Rogerstone’s brewery in Newport: https://lnkd.in/eqA9He9Z

The water chemistry plays a crucial role in brewing, particularly in how it interacts with the malt during the mashing process. 🤔 3 Historical Beer Styles : Burton-on-Trent: high in sulfates, prefect for brewing hoppy pale ales. : Dublin: high in bicarbonates, ideal for brewing stouts & dark beers : Pilsen: Soft water with low mineral content, suitable for light lagers

Last week we brought you an article on the UK’s up-and-coming brewers 🍻 The UK’s brewing industry has seen a steady increase in active companies over the past decade, which at the end of 2023 reached 1,623. Using our data, we mapped the UK’s brewing landscape as a whole, looked into which region had the most breweries, how many breweries were founded by an all-female team, and brought you the UK’s emerging brewers. This week, we’re taking you BTS to see how we got our data, and how we analysed it — so you can do your own industry deep dives. Discover how you can map niche industries like the brewing industry using the Beauhurst platform 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02J2n2d0 #BeauhurstInsights #UKBrewers #UKBreweries

The #craftbeer industry, once marked by rapid expansion and innovation, is now facing a period of consolidation and #decline. Pioneers like Phil Bannatyne, who opened Cambridge Brewing Company in 1989 to introduce bold new beers, helped revolutionize American #beerculture. But after decades of growth, changing consumer tastes, rising competition, and the growth of alternative alcoholic beverages, many breweries are closing. In 2023 alone, more breweries shut down than opened. The downturn has been particularly challenging for #smallerbreweries, struggling with high overhead costs and low margins, while larger producers scale up or consolidate. Despite this, some see opportunity in the downturn—turnkey brewery spaces and used equipment are flooding the market at discounted prices.

Two weeks ago, we hosted the 11th edition of the #BeerServesEurope gala. The annual event brought together 200 leaders from Europe's brewing industry alongside key decision-makers from EU institutions. Our main takeaways 👉 🔹 Our panel discussion focused on the key opportunities and challenges for the brewing sector, with an emphasis on the significance of beer for Europe and how EU decision-makers can support the entire brewing chain from #GrainToGlass. 🔹 The European Beer Group was relaunched with new co-chairs, MEPs Tomáš Zdechovský and Hannes Heide, highlighting the sector's importance to European society and the economy. 🔹 The 2024 European Beer Trends Report was unveiled, revealing that the sector is still struggling to recover from the effects of the Covid pandemic and its aftermath. Despite a steady recovery in 2022, the #brewing sector faced challenges in 2023, including high inflation, rising production costs and reduced consumer spending, which slowed production and export growth. 💡 The event reinforced the brewing community's determination and commitment to ensuring a bright future for beer, but a supportive policy framework from EU decision-makers is essential. Read more on Julia Leferman’s blog🔗 https://loom.ly/-cbxDS4

In this 57-minute video course, Price explains their iterative approach to constantly tinkering while brewing great West Coast pils, IPA, and double IPA. https://lnkd.in/gsZi2sJ2

What if you could simplify brewing, save time, and deliver better beer, batch after batch? With PLAATO Pro, it’s not just possible—it’s happening in breweries everywhere. This guide breaks down how PLAATO Pro helps you: 🚀 Reduce manual work so your team can focus on what matters 🎯 Keep your beer quality consistent, sip after sip 🌱 Minimize waste for a greener, more profitable brewery Let’s be real—brewing is already an art. Why not make it smarter too? Ready to simplify your brewing and boost productivity? Tap the link below or check the link in bio!
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🔔 Big news! We’re thrilled to announce our overall B Impact Score has jumped from 111.8 to 125.5 - a huge leap in brewing positive change! For context, the average business scores just 50.9, so we’re definitely raising the bar for impact in the beer world. Back in 2018 we were the first UK beer company to become a certified B Corp, and now, we've recertified twice with the highest scores of all UK breweries! Just like we transform surplus bread into liquid gold, we're transforming the way business can be a force for good, for people and planet. Because making amazing beer shouldn't cost the Earth. [Link to full detail in comments] B Lab UK #Bcorp #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #BeerForGood

In subscribers' inboxes right now: We're continuing our deep dive on the draft tower opportunity with a case study of Prost Brewing Company. After the height of the pandemic, the brewery recommitted itself to draft sales at a time when other companies were taking their eyes off the on-premise. Today, the brewery’s draft volumes are +30% from their pre-pandemic high. "While it’s a microcosm of the industry, on-premise feedback can also give you an early look at trends that may not have manifested in the data yet,”  says David Deline, Prost’s president. “You have to fight for it, but we’re starting to see the results after two years of a dedicated push for the on-premise.” Read more about how Prost is positioning its traditional German beer styles to pick up even more draft placements: https://lnkd.in/gFzjvwVS