We’re on vacation this week, so enjoy 20 of the best posts of 2021 so far

Hey friends, we’re collectively napping in a hammock right now, so don’t expect any new posts this week. We cover the commercial craft beer industry for free all year long — with a few exceptions — July 4th week, Thanksgiving and between Christmas and New Years. So, catch you next week with new content. Until then, enjoy 20 of the best posts on CBB in 2021 so far.

Sober up: Human trafficking is happening in your community. Here’s how breweries can fight it

Craft Brewhouse Showcase 2021: From small-scale systems to full automation

Expansion by franchise’n: How Voodoo Brewing is scaling its business nationwide

Why your brewery should bring back flights

2021 Beer Branding Trends Part 4: Industry Experts Weigh In

Beer, Bros and Business: Tiers of sexual misconduct in craft beer

From self-defense classes to anonymous reporting platforms, breweries share ways to combat sexual harassment

Hey craft brewery owner, your sales team needs help

CIP cleaning tips for brewhouse equipment: Tackle everything from protein to calcium in mashtuns to kettles

How to brand your hard seltzer, navigating from brewery to beverage company

Five ways inline pH and conductivity sensors can enhance brewing quality, process

To enjoy DuClaw Brewing’s special edition Unicorn Farts beer, you’ll need to stick your poop in the mail and get screened for colon cancer

I would totally sit in a hot tub of hops and drink chill pints at this new beer spa in Denver

Brewery profitability lesson: Keys for tracking and analyzing cost of goods sold (COGS)

From Untappd to Oznr, Next Glass is changing the way craft breweries do digital business

After our post blasting Kirin for its ties with the Myanmar military, it terminates billion dollar joint venture

Old dogs, new tricks: How sales have changed in the wholesale channel

Why you need to maximize engagement during a pandemic

Illinois’ Buffalo Creek Brewing grew dramatically during the pandemic, now it’s sharing business tips

Adorable dog photos: This Wisconsin indoor/outdoor dog park also has a tavern stocked with craft beer