This year continues to bring many challenges to the beverage industry. One of the main issues beer and wine producers are facing is the fact that so much product is sitting idle in kegs, barrels or warehouses – which unfortunately is not selling due to various pandemic closures and restrictions. That is not helping your […]
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We know there are numerous moving parts to your business recovery plan during this particular time. While you and all other brewers are hyper-focused on what’s going on inside your four walls, you can’t forget about the products in the wild. As we watch the world reopen, we’re facing uncharted waters. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]
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Because of COVID-19, brewers and distributors are currently facing a unique set of financial and operational challenges. Among these is the timely disposal of unsaleable beverages. Fortunately, EcoBev beer disposal can help. As experts in the field, the EcoBev Team can advise you that not only does your beverage disposal plan have to be lawful […]
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You might have started your brewery as a hobby or side hustle, but through lots of hard work and countless sleepless nights, you have now turned it into a full-time business. As your brewery grows, the time will come to graduate from manual processes, paper brew logs, and Excel spreadsheets. If you are considering brewery […]
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With almost 8,000 breweries across the country and more in planning, it’s crucial to find new and creative ways to stand out from your competition – especially at the shelf level. The successful sale of your beer now goes beyond just the delicious liquid inside a can (or keg!). Breweries have started to invest more […]
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A common thread amongst craft brewers is their passion to protect the environment and be good global citizens. One of the coolest advantages of working in the beer industry is learning about all the “green” initiatives our customers take. The Keg Pros are proud to work with customers who support their local farms and ranches […]
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If anybody understands the American beer industry, it’s Boston Beer founder Jim Koch. Since launching Samuel Adams in 1984, Jim has witnessed all the shifts in the industry and has experienced the rise of craft firsthand. Boston Beer is the second largest craft brewer in the country – and just happens to be a client […]
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Until recently, gluten-free beer wasn’t something on the industry’s radar. For those who suffer from celiac disease or have gluten intolerances, being able to enjoy beer was simply out of the question. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley – all of which are main ingredients in beer brewing. Celiac is an […]
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During the month of March, Women’s History Month amplifies the voices of American women to honor the past, inform the present, and inspire the future. Their stories are passed down to deepen our understanding of women’s contributions to the world. While the brewing industry is typically considered something of a “boy’s club” today, brewing was […]
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Contrary to popular belief, the American independent craft brewing landscape that we currently enjoy actually started quite a long time ago. For perspective, in 1873 there were 4,131 breweries in the United States with a population of just 42 million. Unfortunately, alcohol prohibition lasted 13 years, from 1920 until 1933, and most of those breweries […]
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