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Why Beer? A Short History that May Surprise You!
Ever wonder why our ancestors started brewing beer? The truth may surprise you. I know I was interested to learn that beer came about as a...
Growing Demand for Fermentation Scientists Opens Exciting Career Opportunities in Beer, Wine, Biomanufacturing, and Research
Interview with alumnus Tom Williams conducted by Dr. Brett Taubman and Megan Hutton, members of the A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences at Appalachian State University. Read more about the authors and Appalachian State...
Financial Literacy: What Do Students Really Need to Know?
By Sheena Zimmermann, M.Ed. Provided by and originally posted on annuity.org. Sheena translates complex industry jargon into concise,...
What to Do If You Are Waitlisted
By Beth Pickett, Director of Academic and College Advising at College Prep Counseling. Beth has been working with students as a college admissions counselor for more than a decade. Her clients have earned admission to colleges and universities across the U.S....
Skouting Out a New Taphouse Model
Interview with Tom and Lisa Beam, restaurateurs, wine producers, Skout Taphouse and Provisions owners It’s been almost 20 years since Tom and Lisa Beam started their restaurant enterprise in Ashland, Ore., a college and tourist town in the mountains of Southern...
What will craft beer look like 10 years from now?
As an evolving industry, beer strives to anticipate what is coming next. Many of today’s industry players emerged in the feel-good, high-growth days of the 2000s and are now entering a mature phase of their corporate life cycle. Fifteen to 20 years ago, the...
Becoming a Certified Beer Judge Can Boost Your Career in Beer
Talking with Josh Brengle, award-winning brewer, nationally ranked beer judge with the Beer Judge Certification Program and head brewer at Compañía Cervecera Hércules. Josh, congratulations on your bronze medal at the World Beer Cup 2022 for Compañía Cervecera...
Vegan-Friendly Beer: A Growing Trend to Watch this Year
By Natasha Dhayagude, CEO and co-founder of Chinova Bioworks, a food technology company founded in 2016 to develop natural, clean-label...
“Majoring In” helps students find college programs in beer, wine, gaming and esports
Thanks to the Southern Oregon Business Journal for allowing us to reprint this article by Jim Teece. We were happy to get the word out in our backyard of southern Oregon and are striving to share our resources with all aspiring brewers and others...
Sustainability in Craft Brewing: A Growing Career Focus
Thanks to Beverage Master: Craft Spirits and Brew Magazine for allowing us to reprint this article by Gerald Dlubala. If you're considering a career in craft brewing or any aspect of the beer industry, Beverage Master is a great resource! It's a...
Career Advice for Beer Marketing and Social Media
Brewing Social Media Success: How to Use the ‘Gram to Maximize Your Craft Beverage Brand Thanks to Beverage Master: Craft Spirits and Brew Magazine for allowing us to reprint this article by Chris Mulvaney, a business developer, entrepreneur and...
Craft Brewing After Prohibition Puts Rochester on the Map
What northeastern city has more breweries per capita than any other, second only to Portland, Maine? Rochester, New York! The brewing industry accounts for more than 1,400 jobs in the Rochester area, contributing more than $700 million to the region’s economy. So just...
So Many Choices—What Academic Beer Program is Best for You?
By Liza B. Zimmerman, aka Liza the Wine Chick. Liza has been writing, educating and consulting about wine and food for more than 25...
Hiring a College Counselor — When Should You Start?
By Beth Pickett, Director of Academic and College Advising at College Prep Counseling. Beth has been working with students as a college...
6 Questions to Ask When Searching for Your Perfect Beer Program
And when we say beer program, we’re not talking about your extracurricular activities—that’s YOUR business (wink wink). OUR business is helping you find the perfect educational program to get you started toward your desired career path. When it comes to the beer...
Connections Take a Hike: Why You Should Ditch Networking and Focus on Connecting
Ginger Johnson is a Human Connection Specialist, speaker, trainer, author and one heckuva dinner party host. Connect with her at...
Heeding a Higher Calling: Insights from Brewer Larry Chase
Larry Chase is an award-winning brewer living in Southern Oregon. He is a sought-after speaker, Brewers Association Board Member, and...
Don’t Leave Money on the Table When Applying for Financial Aid
Dr. Vicki Purslow, author of Cash for College, has presented numerous workshops to assist high school students and their families locate...
Backside Brewing Company: Crafting Northwest Style
Nancy Rodriguez is a chef and freelance writer. Originally from California, she graduated from culinary school in Portland and pursued a...
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