Brooklyn Entrepreneur's Middle Eastern Craft Beer Garners Rapid Success
#CraftBeer #EntrepreneurshipZahra Tabatabai, inspired by her grandfather's beer-making in Iran, now runs Back Home Beer, infusing Middle Eastern flavors. With 30,000 cans produced, she aims to expand nationally with unique brews. The business partners with Flagship Brewery, aided by Kickstarter funds. read more
"Indie Beer: Campaign Fights Multinational Takeover of Craft Breweries"
#CraftBeer #IndieBreweriesSmall craft breweries face challenges, including big corporations adopting indie branding. Siba launches an ‘indie beer’ rebranding campaign to distinguish true independents. The industry values local identity and creativity, needing space to thrive amidst competition. read more
Craft Brewery Disillusionment: Authenticity Lost in Corporate Takeovers
#CraftBeer #HeinekenBeavertown, known for Neck Oil, sold to Heineken in 2022, raising concerns about the authenticity of "craft beer". Drinkers feel misled as independent breweries are bought by multinationals but maintain their branding. Small, independent breweries are distancing themselves from the "craft" label. read more