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An Economist’s Take on Take Craft Back

As you probably know, Take Craft Back launched the biggest crowdfunding campaign ever, aiming to raise $213 billion to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev. The campaign notes that “it only seems impossible if you really think about it”. Well, my job is to really think things through, so here are some of those thoughts. First, let’s review […]

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Sustainability Benchmarking Update Helps Brewers Evaluate Utility Use

The Brewers Association (BA) recently published the new Sustainability Benchmarking Update, which highlights the best uses of utilities and unique sustainability case studies in the craft brewing industry. This update focuses on four key performance indicators (KPIs), including electricity, water, natural gas and CO2 usage per barrel. Using BA’s sustainability benchmarking tools, along with data […]