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Okay, who loves ice cream? 🍨 ✅ Who loves beer? 🍺 ✅ So, who would love a collaboration of these two delectable treats? 👋 Salt & Straw has you covered. Kim Malek and Tyler Malek have done it again, with their new, limited-edition Brewer's Series Ice Cream Collection. 😋 Fun context: Salt & Straw's very first collaboration was during #Portland Beer Week in 2011. How far the company – and #icecream culture – have come since then! What's more, Salt & Straw is an Oregon Venture Fund portfolio company. Talk about a delicious, profitable, rewarding-on-all-counts investment. Here's the series... I'll wager you're drooling in 10 seconds or less: 1) Breakside Brewery's Barrel-Aged Stout with cocoa nibs and tres leches cake (Portland) 2) Métier Brewing Company's Black Stripe Porter with bread pudding and crispy toffee (Seattle) 3) Russian River Brewing Co's Supplication Ale with manchego cheese and tart cherry marmalade (northern California) 4) MONKISH BREWING CO. LLC's hazy IPA with fresh grapefruit zest and vanilla wafer cookie butter (southern California) 5) Cerveceria La Tropical's Cuban Ambar Lager with homemade flan and sweet guava drizzle (Miami) PS: Salt & Straw is headquartered in Portland, despite many New Yorkers and Los Angelenos believing it's local to there. I respect that, as it's the kind of company every city should nurture and love! https://lnkd.in/d7DKH67k #happiness #microbreweries #foodculture #sweetlife #sparkjoy

For small breweries considering what kind of food program might be the best fit, here are some lessons learned. https://lnkd.in/gY8e4Jue

🎉 Get excited, beer enthusiasts! 🍻 We are in the throes of a Micro-Brewing Revolution! Those tiny tinkerers, those madcap mixologists are changing the beverage landscape and we say, more power to them! So, what is this all about? 🤔 For those who are uninitiated, ‘Micro Breweries’ don't just imply a smaller scale of operations, but also provide craft beers that are nothing less than a flavor explosion in your mouth. They use traditional methods, premium ingredients and foster an ethos of community around beer, which is SUPER cool! Why do we ♥️ Micro Breweries? • Authentic Flavors- 🌿No synthetic or commercial malts here! Fresh, locally sourced ingredients mean every sip is unique and richly flavored. • Community Spirit- 🤝Micro-breweries bring people together, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. More than just sharing a pint, it’s about sharing ideas, stories, and experiences. • Sustainability- 🌍 Working on a smaller scale allows these breweries to consider the environmental impact of their processes. It's a win for you, a win for me, and a big win for Mother Earth. Wondering about personal favorites? Oh, we have a few. Craft beers featuring caramel, vintage fruits, and yes, even smoked malts have us doing a little dance of delight each time we sample them. 😊🍻 We are excited about a future where craft beer is not just a niche, but a norm. A world where 'support local' is not just a trend we follow, but a lifestyle we endorse. Here's to our madcap micro-breweries; our beloved brewers, who aren’t afraid to experiment and redefine the etymology of beer. 🍺 In short, cheers to the Culture of Craft! Because it’s not just BEER that’s being brewed at these micro-breweries, it’s Passion! 👏 So whether you’re a beer buff or simply a curious consumer, it’s time to embrace the micro-brewing revolution. Let's pledge to #SupportLocal. Hop in

When you remove alcohol from beer — one of its most appealing features — its taste becomes even more paramount … But composing a pleasing profile without booze to back it up can be an uphill battle. Some, though, have been able to master the art of near-beer and pull off what was long thought to be truly, virtually, unbelievably impossible. Let’s just say we’ve come a long way from O’Doul’s. Try a few of these … you’ll be glad you did. “NonAlcoholic Beer🍺. It’s what we all should drink. Sometimes 🤓.” — Stephen Carter King #Microbrewery #Brewpub #Taproom #CraftBeer #Brewery #NonAlcoholic #Beer #ConsumerBehavior #BrandAwareness #DataAnalysis #PredictiveAnalytics #ActionableInsights #BusinessInsights #BusinessIntelligence #SocialCurrents ✦ ✦ ✦ Stephen Carter King Chief of Growth and Marketing + Beerconomist • Team Leader • Sherpa • CEO of Beerconomy & Co., a Kings Crossing company Steve@KingsCrossing.com Beerconomy is a business intelligence source, empowering people with insights through data. At our core, we’re profit, AI and future driven, and as thought leaders to the beer trade, our mission is to strengthen and guide, fact-based decision-making that impacts your business, our society and our world

Beer is the world’s most consumed drink, after water and tea, on our 3rd rock from the sun. The Beerconomist is beer’s news network keenly focused on the stirring impact of the worldwide international beer market — with emphasis on American craft beer — that stays focused on the world’s best beers, sharing of beer’s news, stories, it’s present, it’s future, and it’s history. We report on brewers and breweries, taprooms, brewpubs, taverns and pubs, along with festivals, trade shows, conferences, and other important events and gatherings, highlighting the agriculture, production, packaging, marketing and sales, distribution, wholesaling and retailing, culture, sustainability, and of course — economics and finance for owners, investors and stake owners — and importantly: employees, staff and suppliers. We strive to keep you up-to-date with the latest news, data, trends, and compelling stories from the beer trade, along with those who build, drive and support — as it’s a truly unique, exciting and valuable worldwide business industry sector! Currently, we’re published in thrice-weekly proprietary newsletter to our clients —by this fall, we’ll be on the web for all. We sincerely hope you’ll join us! Our mission … “To inform all in the beer trade making decisions to bolster their business and to help them make relevant, sound, aggressive yet practical growth decisions about their business and their future.” Because … “Beer, it’s the best damn drink in the world.” — Jack Nicholson Source: The Beerconomist #Beer #CraftBeer #NonAlcoholicBeer #Cider #Microbreweries #Taprooms #Brewpubs #Taverns #ConsumerBehavior #BrandAwareness #EmergingTrends #BusinessIntelligence Cheers🍺! ✦✦✦ Stephen Carter King Chief of Growth and Marketing and Strategy + CEO of Beerconomy 🍻 Beer Market Analyst with beer market trends, insights, data and forecasts • Advisor • Sherpa • Thought Catalyst • Speaker • Publisher of The Beerconomist ☘️

Brewing your own beer is a rewarding experience, and one critical factor often overlooked is the water you use. Choosing a suitable water filter for beer brewing doesn't have to be complicated. In this guide, we'll break down the essentials to help you make a straightforward and practical choice for your brewing needs. #filtration #food #beer #beverage #depthfilter #cartridgefilter #water  #waterfilter

Did you miss this? In this article from @craftbeerbrew explores the evolving concept of rusticity in American saison brewing, emphasizing it as an approach rather than a strict style. Seasoned brewers like Ale Apothecary's Paul Arney and Floodland Brewing's Adam Paysse discuss the diverse perspectives within the "third wave" of saison brewers, focusing on mixed-culture fermentation and the tangible texture associated with rusticity. Ingredients, like locally sourced grains, and brewing processes contribute to the beer's rustic character, allowing for a rich sensory experience reflective of place and time. Check it out at the link in bio! #fermlyknow #knowyourcraft #knowyourbeer #craftbeer #saison #craftbeerbrew #beerstyle #didyoumissthis

Imagine walking into your favorite brewery and discovering a lineup of new, exciting craft beers and beverages that seem tailored just for you. That's no coincidence—breweries are now using data analytics to make this happen. By analyzing customer preferences and keeping an eye on market trends, brewers can craft unique beers and even venture into new products like hard seltzers and non-alcoholic drinks. They tweak recipes based on consumer feedback and optimize their brewing processes to create the perfect drink. Data doesn't just help with creating new flavors; it also makes production more efficient. Brewers monitor operational metrics to improve quality and sustainability, ensuring that every batch is as good as the last. By harnessing the power of data analytics, breweries are better equipped to meet the diverse tastes of their customers, making sure there's something for everyone to enjoy. #DataAnalytics #Breweries #CraftBeer #BrewingInnovation #CustomerPreferences #MarketTrends #BeverageInnovation #HardSeltzer #NonAlcoholicDrinks #ProductionEfficiency #Sustainability #CustomerExperience #BeerLovers #BrewingProcess #FlavorTrends

Impress your friends with your wine knowledge and how to pair wines! The winelikes app has it all: wine pairings, wine trivia, and if you need a friend to sip with, well we have that too! Download now ans find out why we are called the everything wine app! #everythingwine #winepairings #winetrivia #winefriends #winebesties #wineknowledge #winefun #impress #winedinner #winewithfriends #wineapp #foodandwine

🍻 Beer Takes the Lead in Spain! 🇪🇸 In 2023, beer reigns supreme in Spain. Our data lake reveals that 68% of Spaniards opt for a cold beer over a glass of wine, which claims just 32%. What’s driving this preference? Perhaps it’s the summer heat, the rise of craft breweries, or simply evolving tastes. Beer’s refreshing nature and its reputation as a social, accessible beverage make it a favorite for moments shared with friends and family. It will be interesting to watch if these trends shift in the coming years, especially with the growing interest in local wine. #ConsumerTrends #BeerLovers #Spain #MarketInsights #CarrefourLinks #DataCollaboration #Dataretail