In 2015, New Belgium made 73 million pounds.

And Goose Island generated about 192,000 pounds weekly.

For every 6-pack of beer brewed, we’re left with one pound of this.

What common ingredients are all these breweries producing?

Dubbed “spent grain,” this offshoot of beer making has created a worrisome question for brewers: How to recycle one of the main residuals of their beers?

It’s a challenge, but one that professional breweries across the country are solving in creative ways.

Undeniably, hops are hot. Now more than ever consumers are clamoring for the tiny little green cones that give your beers their characteristic aroma and flavor. In the American craft beer industry, we feel very confident saying that hops are the hottest ingredient in beer at this moment.

But you don’t have to take our word for it. With American hops most popular and pronounced in IPAs of all varieties, let’s look at the facts:

According to recent NielsenIQ data analyzed by Bump Williams Consulting (BWC), hazy imperial/double/triple IPA dollar sales increased +128.7% to $33.3 million, more than doubling. And overall, IPAs still account for 46% of craft dollar share.

Last year, during its yearly roundup of statistics on the app, Untappd discovered that four of the top five styles fell into the IPA category, with American IPAs snagging the top spot with a total of over 7.2 million check-ins and New England-style / hazy IPAs not far behind with over 6.1 million check-ins. And just to give you some perspective, the American IPA category has held the top spot on this yearly list for the last eleven years.

As a brewer or brewery owner, we’re not telling you something surprising here. But armed with the knowledge that these beautiful bines are here to stay, it’s worth diving a bit deeper into the enormous breadth of hops at your disposal.

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a three-part series covering hops across the world. For this piece, we’ll cover hops native to America, but check out our pieces on Southern Hemisphere hops and European/Noble hops.

With Untappd’s analytics, you have a vast wealth of data on craft beer drinkers on the world’s largest social networking platform literally at your fingertips.

We can show you what beers Untappd drinkers are consuming the most in your area along with what styles are trending and which are taking a turn downwards.

With over 9 million registered users, Untappd can easily tap into the trends and insights of drinkers in your city, state, region, and beyond.

Analyzing these behaviors and purchasing habits will help you make crucial business decisions including, but not limited to, what beers to brew next, what styles to stock on your shelves, or what beers to put on tap.

Learn what craft beer consumers are drinking in your area. Give Untappd for Business a try without talking to anyone—no credit card required.

To show you the power of Untappd’s analytics, we’re breaking down the most checked-in beers in Asheville, NC, over the last ninety days.

When it comes to serving beer, glassware is important. Just like when a bartender makes an Old Fashioned or Margarita, they pour each respective drink into the right cocktail glass.

And while people in the industry debate the pros and cons of pint glasses, there is no denying that pint glasses are commonly used.

Plus, a pint is a ubiquitous industry measurement, meaning as a brewery, bar, or restaurant owner you should be familiar with this metric. But exactly how much is a pint? And why does the size differ depending on where you are?

Plus, what are the pros and cons of pint glasses? And what might be a good solution to the traditional pint glass?

We’ll break everything down in our guide to pints.

In the craft beer world, hops have become the equivalent of brewers’ gold. And if regular hops are like gold, then Cryo Hops® are like platinum, even more coveted.

Heavily hopped New England-style or hazy IPAs have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Just take a look at a roundup of yearly Untappd data in 2021. According to Untappd’s Top Ten Styles of 2021, “IPA – New England” ranked as the second-highest checked-in style on the app with over 6.1M check-ins.

Simultaneously American hop varieties such as Amarillo, Cascade, and Citra have been on the rise. But regardless of type, one thing remains the same—it’s the goodies inside the hop, called lupulin, that create these expressive hop flavors and aromas that we’ve all come to love.

Cryo Hops® separate that lupulin from a hop cone and pelletize it to create an enriched hop pellet that brews brighter, more expressive, juicier beers.

And they’ve become a new tool in a brewer’s arsenal. These days hop trends are constantly evolving, but keeping up on what consumers find hot (and cool) could be the key to creating your next big beer. Cryo Hops® just may be the coldest new hop evolution you should try.

The average brewer gets into brewing because they love beer. And the act of brewing, of testing and failing, and testing again; of experimenting and creating.

What they don’t necessarily get excited over is paperwork. And yet, for the average brewer, the act of brewing is just one piece of running a very complicated business. One that often requires a lot of paperwork.

Enter software, technology that’s supposed to make brewery operations easier. But often the software available feels clunky, bloated, and difficult to use, because it’s either built for much larger breweries or designed for a different industry.

Next Glass’s suite of brewery solutions including Ollie and Oznr, lets you manage every aspect of your business activities from grain to glass. Unlike other technologies in the space, this trio of products was purpose-built for the brewing industry. Breweries can manage production, wholesale, and retail orders, as well as direct-to-consumer ecommerce all from one platform.

Ready to streamline your operations from brewing to logistics? Let’s get started.

This has been a hot year for hops. Who are we kidding? Hops have been hot for decades now. This year in particular our friends at Hop Culture have already covered “The 5 Hottest Hops of 2022, According to an Expert” and “The Four Hottest Hop Trends.” So maybe it’s time to cool things down. One of the newer trends in the hop-forward IPA category is Cold IPAs.

First pioneered by Wayfinder Beer in Portland, OR, Cold IPAs have popped up in the portfolios of revered breweries all across the country. For instance, WeldWerks Brewing Co., Necromancer Brewing, Reuben’s Brews, Alvarado Street Brewery, Great Notion Brewing, and so many more.

But what exactly is a Cold IPA? Why are brewers so hot on them? And why should you even care?

According to “Untappd’s Top Ten Styles of 2021”, IPA – American, IPA – New England, and IPA – Double / Imperial nailed down the top three spots with a whopping combined 17.5 million check-ins last year. Quite simply: craft beer consumers love IPAs.

But drinkers are constantly looking for something new, innovative, and different.

A Cold IPA ticks all those boxes. Which is why you should consider learning more about them and potentially adding one to your portfolio.

When it comes to storing and serving beer, whether for distribution or in your own taproom, there are plenty of options.

Half-barrel kegs, sixtels, quarter barrels, 50-litre kegs, and more all hold a different number of beers in different volumes—ounces, gallons, liters, pints, cans, and even growlers.

Putting it all down on paper can seem a little daunting. But it’s essential when running a brewery or bar to understand the capacity of each of these different vessels. And to also learn the different purposes and situations for each of these varying kegs.

So we did the legwork for you!

We’ll break down all the different types of kegs and when it’s best to use them. Plus, reference our handy infographic below for a quick look at how many beers go into all different sizes of kegs.

The above infographic is handy whether you’re a seasoned beverage business owner or just getting into the game. Know what else is a super helpful business tool? Our new Untappd for Business E-Book: The Ultimate Start Up Guide for Breweries in 2022. And you can download it for free. Right now!

Untappd’s Analytics gives you unlimited access to a wealth of data on the world’s largest social networking platform for craft beer drinkers.

For instance, are you interested in learning what beers Untappd drinkers are consuming in Portland, OR, Untappd’s second most checked-in city of 2021? We can show you.

With over 9 million registered users, Untappd can easily tap into the trends and insights of drinkers in your city, state, region, and beyond.

Understanding the buying behaviors of your target consumers can help you make important business decisions. Everything from what beers to brew next to what styles to stock on your shelves to what to keep flowing on draft.

Learn what craft beer consumers are drinking in your area. Give Untappd for Business a try without talking to anyone—no credit card required.

To show you the power of Untappd’s analytics, we’re breaking down the most checked-in beers in Portland, OR, over the last ninety days.