Craft Brewing Magazine
Podcast Episode 425: Economist Lester Jones Shares the Truth of Today's Craft-Beer Market and Debunks Prevailing Misconceptions
Has Gen Z stopped drinking? Has the craft-beer bubble finally burst? There’s a lot of sensationalism out there, so we turned to National Beer Wholesalers Association chief economist Lester Jones for a data-driven take on what’s real and what’s just vibes.
Ask the Pros: Brewing Franconian Landbier with Brauerei-Gasthof Bayer
In Bavaria’s lager-loving Franconian region, the Bayer family’s Theinheim Landbier is integral to their tradition of local hospitality.
Recipe: Heritage Chop Life Lager
From Accra’s Heritage Brewing, Ghana’s first modern brewpub, comes this recipe for their flagship lager—technically an ale, but cleanly fermented—featuring local maize and cassava as the bulk of its fermentables.
The Ultimate Hop Utilization Tool Has Arrived
Navigate hop application with confidence–optimize flavor and efficiency with Yakima Chief Hops’ product usage matrix.
Grown in Ghana: How Brewers in West Africa Are Embracing Local Grains
It’s not always a simple process, but independent brewers in Ghana are favoring locally grown starches such as rice and cassava over imported malt, forging an identity for Ghanaian craft—oh, and they’re winning international medals for the beer.