Author: : Kellie Shevlin
Craft Spirits Trends from 2019
Recently, The Spirits Business did a roundup of 2019 trends that impacted the spirits industry this year, setting the foundation for some of the discussions we will host at the Craft Beverage Distribution Conference December 3 – 5 in Louisville, Kentucky. Here are some of the trend highlights from those findings that impacted many of […]
Speaker Spotlight: Michael Minton
Michael Minton, Owner of Dauntless Distributing, will be speaking alongside Brian Rosen and Michael Gray on how to understand and analyze the distribution landscape. Here’s a preview of the panel and what you can expect to learn. Don’t miss out on this session and many others! Get your pass here. What is the […]
Relationships Matter. Have you heard this before?
If you’ve heard this statement before and find yourself saying “Yea, yea yea… I know that” and yet can’t move past networking to connect and create the relationships you want, then it’s time to pause and rethink things. How do you authentically connect with other people? Why do you want to connect to begin with? […]
Is it Time to Take a Macro Approach to Craft Beer?
Earlier this year, Beverage Dynamics shared a list of craft beer trends for the year. Let’s revisit some of these craft beer trends to see their impact and what they mean for the future. Craft Beer Saturation The first trend was the ongoing increase in craft beer selection that may be starting to overwhelm consumers […]
Speaker Spotlight: Steve Soble
We sat down with Steve Soble, Founder of Burnt City Brewing and District Brew Yards, to get a sneak peek at his session during the Craft Beverage Distribution Conference 2019. Not registered yet? Get your conference pass here! What is the topic of your session at the conference? Alternative Distribution Methods Tuesday, December 3, […]
CBD-Infused Beverages: Where is this Trend Going?
Visual Capitalist recently put together an infographic on the growth potential of the CBD beverage market, which includes CBD-infused beverages (coffee, tea, water, kombucha, juice, and sports drinks) as well as CBD-infused beer, wine, and spirits. The comprehensive infographic shared the benefits of these beverages and some of the ongoing trends that sees it growing […]
Continuing the Conversation: Hot Industry Topics from the Summer Central to the Craft Beverage Expo This Winter
With fall officially here, Craft Brewing Business took one last look at summer by doing a wrap-up of the hottest industry stories from the season. It’s stories like these that helped inspire our agenda for Craft Beverage Expo this December. Join us as we continue the conversation from this summer about many of the issues […]
Want To Start A Distillery? Read This
At Craft Beverage Expo, we celebrate every entrepreneur who pours their heart and soul into their craft business. If this is a business you’re trying to crack into, it’s going to take a lot of passion and dedication to make it a success. Our Executive Director, Kellie Shevlin, has been around long enough to see […]
Take a Seat at the Table with CBE’s Distribution Experts
Looking for small batch distribution solutions? We’re giving you a glimpse at the strategy that has helped some of most successful independent companies win their home market and beyond. But if you’re looking for true results, you need new ideas, proven strategies and the opportunity to get your questions answered directly from the experts. This […]
Craft Beverage Industry Growth Revealed by Big Data
Big Data has done a lot for numerous industries in terms of providing deeper insights about buying trends, demographics, and sales figures. The same can be said for the craft beverage industry that now has numerous analytics to report across all segments, including beer, spirits, wine, cider and mead. Recently, I had the opportunity to […]
