by jayfriday | Dec 15, 2025 | Brewery Industry
By Jeremy Hovater Recently, I had the opportunity to attend CBP Connects New Orleans, hosted by Craft Beer Professionals (CBP), and it was an experience that reinforced why this industry is unlike any other. CBP Connects events are designed to bring together brewery...
by jayfriday | Dec 1, 2025 | Brewery Industry, Brewery Valuation, Sell Brewery
By Jeremy Hovater Whether you’re thinking about selling your craft brewery next year or five years from now, understanding what buyers care about most is one of the smartest steps you can take. In today’s craft beer market—marked by consolidation, rising production...
by jayfriday | Nov 20, 2025 | Brewery Industry, Brewery Valuation, Sell Brewery
By Jeremy Hovater Selling a brewery is one of the biggest strategic decisions an owner can make. Whether you’ve built your operation from the ground up or recently scaled into wider distribution, preparing your brewery for a sale is essential to achieving maximum...
by jayfriday | Oct 29, 2025 | Brewery Industry
By Jeremy Hovater Every fall, the craft beer community gathers in Denver for the industry’s biggest celebration — the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). From October 9–11, 2025, the Colorado Convention Center once again became the epicenter of brewing creativity,...
by jayfriday | Oct 1, 2025 | Brewery Industry
By Jeremy Hovater Introduction: A Market at a Crossroads The craft beer industry has always been defined by creativity, community, and competition. But as we enter 2026, the state of craft brewery M&A (mergers and acquisitions) reflects a sector that is maturing —...
