Craft brewers that have moved away from the classic beer bottle are reporting higher sales and lower operational costs, all while producing a beer that's better for the environment. Yes, they can.READ»
This past May, we took a look at five of the most environmentally responsible beers--Cascade Green, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Grassroots Ale, Fat Tire, and Brooklyn Sustainable Porter. But as it turns out, a nice watered-down can of ...READ»
In their quest to give people new things, companies often fail to understand that these things have to be worth trying. Don't compromise quality for the sake of variance -- hold the bubble gum flavored potato chips!READ»
It's a good year for environmentally-conscious beer lovers; manufacturers have become increasingly responsive to consumer demands for sustainable alcohol, and that means it's easier than ever to impress your Memorial Day BBQ ...READ»
Drinking alone has never been so much fun.
After our recent report on the brew-sniffing augmented reality app from Stella, we started drinking thinking about the wider world of suds. Turns out there's a keg's worth of new ...READ»
It's 100 degrees outside and virtually impossible to not crank up that energy-sucking air-conditioning to full blast, but you can still keep some modicum of green credibility--just keep to Greenopia's list of the most sustainable beers. READ»
Following a recent blackout in New York City, Brooklyn Brewery president Steve H
indy decided that being on the grid wasn't a smart business choice. So the company now gets its juice from windfarms in upstate New York. While not ...READ»
Last week, FastCompany’s Ariel Schwartz wrote an article about MillerCoors’ detailed sustainability report, and asked the question “Is MillerCoors the Most Environmentally Responsible Brewing Company?” My immediate ...READ»
Sapporo breweries is selling Space Barley, the World's first beer made from barley that's been on a trip into outer space. Let's come up with a better name for it, shall we?READ»
Kirin's Free beer (as opposed to free beer: that would obviously bankrupt the company PDQ) is a non-alcoholic lager with an interesting marketing campaign attached. Launched last month, the TV spot is filled with young, expectant ...READ»
Making and drinking beer is serious business, says Boston Beer Founder, Jim Koch. But he's just as serious about doing right by his neighbors and his band of craft brewing brothers.READ»
Mmmmm Beer. There's nothing like a cold sip to wash things down smoothly. When recently, in passing, I asked a group people about their views on beer, I was offered a spectrum of different views: it's a comfort factor, an every day ...READ»
Earth Hour, the annual flick-the-lights-off-for-an-hour event from the World Wildlife Fund, is coming up on Saturday. It's the perfect opportunity for corporations to demonstrate that they are dedicated to the environment, which is ...READ»
Brew & Grow
It's fitting that the Midwest would turn out a well-respected Lowe's-type place that sells all the tools you need to make your own specialty microbrews. No moonshine makers here. This is serious brew-technique. ...READ»
The New York Times reported today that Wal-Mart’s British business, Asda, avoided a work stoppage on what promises to be one of its busiest shopping weekends by bowing to the union. What prompted the world’s biggest retailer to ...READ»
