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🍺⭐️ 🥳YOU CAN NOW RATE ANY BEER AT ANY TIME 🥳 ⭐️🍺 We have finally added the new feature to The Beer Explorers rating website! We have wanted this feature for a while as it allows users to rate any beer at any time. This means users are no longer limited to only rating beers at festivals or bound by the beers prepopulated on the website. This is great as we can now recommend beers after beer festivals to attendees that they didn't try at the event and see how much they like our recommendations! As always you can then track all your beer reviews through "Your Ratings". This new feature is beautifully demonstrated in the video below! #beerexplorers #beernerd #beerstagram #beersuk #beerrating

Another glorious summer day, another day with our beloved village local closed. Although I do get a sense that there might be something in the offing. We'll see. Watch this space. In the meantime, I'm adding a beer and venue guide to Beer Today. Not to replace any other guide, just as a standalone guide to which venues (pubs, bars, taprooms) are consistently great, and which beers (which must be available all the time or make regular appearances) are really unmissable. Let me know by emailing darren.norbury@gmail.com or via DM. Your suggestion(s) must include a reason behind the nomination, and all will be checked out thoroughly, of course, before being added to the guide. Go! #beer #pubs #cider #bars #taprooms #recommendations

You may only need one idea to change everything. …here’s an idea from a beer festival. 👇 I was an invited guest to a special beer festival. I’ve never been into a brewery before, so it was really nice that it was held in the Joseph Holt brewery itself in Manchester. The beer festival was part of Joseph Holt’s 175th anniversary celebrations. To make it easy for everyone they converted one of the brewery rooms into one long bar. As you can see from the picture it was jam packed full of different beers. There was a lot of choice. It was easy to see what the choices were. They made sure everyone could clearly see what was on offer. And that’s the idea. It’s so easy for us to assume that our existing customers know what we do. The thing is - they probably don’t. And if they don’t know then they can’t or won’t buy. 💥 What can you do to remind your existing customers of everything you do ? 💥 Just like the beer festival… …..reminding them of everything that you offer, might just mean more sales and more cash coming into your business. ❤️ Share if this is helpful 🔥 Follow me on LinkedIn for more content on pricing, profit and creating a better business.

Great read from the viewpoint of media (writers, podcasters) on the beer industry. The answers to questions about surprising ways the industry has developed and what stories we should be talking more about are insightful, especially the comment about fresh beers. Cheers, The Crafty Pint!

Is the Beerfest dead? No, probably not. But, we are seeing signs of change. The Brewers Association is reducing the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) to three sessions from four, eliminating Saturday evening. Brewers are also being invited to pour RTD cocktails and similar beverages. The big venue, beer-only Beerfest will live on in a new iteration, with more beverage options, fewer events throughout the year, and fewer attendees. Maybe the latter is a bonus for fest-goers looking for elbow room or intimacy in their events, just not for fest organizers who budget for hordes of thirsty folks. Will you be going to GABF this year?

So here we are! We Are Beer Industry. After a decade of pure drinker focus, this is our new venture to give more value to the industry I LOVE. 🍻 So, what is it? A year round series of Insight reports and events, that wraps with the Industry Expo and Conference, which will be precede LCBF in July '25 to form Europe's most important beer week. Accessed via a Membership, the benefit is a year long stream of inspiration and insight designed to help business strategy - accessible to beer businesses of ALL SIZES and HYPER-RELEVANT to their needs. What do you get as member? A hell of a lot. Reports, impactful insight, events, learning, networking. This is full access to tap into what we do at We Are Beer. Click below for the itemised list. Why is this unique? It's born of the industry, for the industry. From the insights to the events, relevance is the word of the day. And at We Are Beer we have skin in the game, access to brilliant data and networks to run into insight. Modern beer is an industry built of creative connections. Together, we are beer.

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The Co-BREW-nity needs a kick in the proverbial pants. (Not supporting any actual violence.) If you want your brewery, etc. to thrive online, you simply must get out the shovel and start digging. Go beyond the obvious and share the stories that make your brewery special. Don’t just tell people you have great beer—show them why they should care. - Mention how often you need to change kegs because people can’t get enough of your latest brew. It’s a testament to the quality and popularity of what you’re serving. - Share photos of happy patrons enjoying a cold one on the patio. Capture the smiles, the laughter, the atmosphere that makes your space come alive. - Highlight your friendly and knowledgeable staff. When people see the genuine passion of your team, they know good people are behind the bar. - Show off packed events, buzzing with energy, and prove that your brewery isn’t just another spot to grab a drink—it’s a local favorite that brings the community together. - Talk about the expertise of your brewers and the care that goes into every batch. When your audience knows the story behind the craft, they’ll appreciate the quality even more. I call this show and/don't tell. It's a dangerous combination of showing off what is so great about your beer, your people, and your brewery while also defining the literal reasons people come to see you. Start sharing more than just what’s on tap and in the kegs; share what makes your brewery worth the visit. By showing me why others drink your beer and enjoy your space, you are telling me why I should too. Cheers.

If you are in the Beer industry and want to sell to Kenya, focus on Craft Beer Sebastian Schuliaquer, Edgar Kihumuro, ACIM. From October 2020 to September 2024, search trends in Kenya highlight a burgeoning interest in craft beer and beer festivals, with significant growth 

Brewery owners: Want to know what is keeping your punters up at night? Brewing buddies, it’s time to tune into what your punters are really feeling. The Good Beer Drinker Report 2023 reveals a common theme: uncertainty about the future. Economic worries and global changes are on most craft drinkers minds. So, what role does your lil ol brewery play in this landscape? Think of your brewery as a lighthouse, a constant in the stormy seas of change. It’s cheesy but hear me out: 1. Consistent Opening Hours: Be reliable. Make sure your punters know they can count on you to be open when they need that pint the most. 2. Stock Their Favourites: Always have those beloved brews ready to pour. Stability in their beer choices can be a huge comfort. 3. Quality First: Continue to deliver the best. High-quality brews can make all the difference in keeping your customers coming back. 4. Community Hub: Extend your brewery’s role. Consider opening up your space for more community events. Maybe it’s time for a new coffee machine or hosting local groups. Make your taproom a central part of your community’s daily life. In times of change, your brewery can offer more than just beer—it can provide a sense of stability and community, and the more you ingrain yourself in the community the more you cement yourself in their future #BreweryLife #CommunityHub #CraftBeerCommunity #EconomicStability