Craft Drinkers, Craft Makers, Editorial |
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably found yourself wondering lately: how can I help? It’s no secret that loads of small businesses are struggling right now, and it’s hard to watch these folks who’ve worked so hard to get where they are face the thought of... 
Craft Makers, The Biz |
Here at The Crafty Cask, we’re finding it pretty hard to wrap our heads around how different life has become in the span of a few short weeks. No one is without impact from this coronavirus crisis, but our beloved craft alcohol community is especially hurting. In a... 
Craft Makers, Marketing Bootcamp |
One of the most critical components of a marketing plan is your brand story. As we said recently in our article, Nail 4 Marketing Basics To Supercharge Your Brand’s Success, when it comes to small business marketing one thing is almost universally true. We tend... 
Craft Drinkers, Craft Spirits |
We’ve been traveling to Ireland for 15 years, and each time we go, we see more and more brands of Irish whiskey and gin. We are excited by the selection, the stories, and the craft behind them. More of that selection is coming stateside too, so this St. Patrick’s Day,... 
Craft Makers, Marketing Bootcamp |
When it comes to small business marketing one thing is almost universally true. We tend to skip over the marketing basics and rush right to the tactics before we have built a solid foundation. Then, we’re disappointed with results, start putting marketing on the... 
Craft Spirits |
A friend of ours went to her local bar and ordered a cider. She started talking to the bartender, who suggested she add some cocktail bitters to it. She thought the idea interesting and agreed. Then, she tasted her drink. “Gamechanger,” she said. That is the power of... 
Craft Makers, Marketing Bootcamp |
Marketing that delivers true business value is the only kind of marketing I ever want you to do. But how do you know if it’s valuable and will help you drive your business goals? You have to have a marketing planning process and stick to it. This practice —... 
Editorial |
One of the biggest challenges as a consumer in the world of alcohol is answering the questions: What is Craft? And, is this particular product really craft beer? Or craft wine or craft spirits or craft cider or craft whatever the heck else you’re drinking? If... 
Craft Makers, Marketing Bootcamp |
When it comes to marketing there is a lot of confusion and misperceptions out there…especially for those of us who remember the days before the internet like it was yesterday. Destroying those old tapes playing in our minds and realizing that what marketing... 
Craft Drinkers, Craft Maker Profiles, Craft Makers, Videos |
The Crafty Cask Channel: Hopped Whiskey Hot Chocolate with Charbay Whiskey This time of year, when there’s a distinct chill in the air, warm beverages definitely have major appeal. While a boozy Hot Toddy or some Hot Buttered Rum may not be everyone’s cup... 
Craft Makers, The Biz |
Calling all craft cider makers! We’re gearing up for the annual CiderCon® at the end of January and we’re especially excited for it this year because it’s right in our backyard in Oakland, CA. Haven’t registered for CiderCon yet? Grab your ticket and join us! It’s THE... 
Craft Drinkers, Craft Makers, Editorial |
Drink craft, drink local & drink the world are all critical components of our daily mantra here at The Crafty Cask. So we thought it was about time we talked a little about why that is. You see, we’re on a mission to improve the drinks, experiences, and... 
Craft Spirits |
Midway through January, we are starting to think violent thoughts at the idea of another vodka, soda and lime. This is a perfectly lovely drink, of course, but it has turned into an effervescent highway of boredom, paved by the good intentions of low-alcohol,... 
Craft Makers, Editorial, The Biz |
We are so honored, humbled, and thrilled to share that Suzanne, as the founder of The Crafty Cask, has been included on the inaugural OBO 100 Innovators’ list for 2020! This means so incredibly much to us because OBO and their definition of innovation is centered... 
Craft Cider, Events |
We have a special Bay Area only post here to let all of our tippling friends locally know about some exciting Bay Area events happening here next week! Not only is next week CiderCon with cider makers from all over the country descending on the Bay Area, it’s... 
Craft Spirits |
Admittedly, today there are more spicy Bloody Mary recipes and easy Bloody Mary recipes and best Bloody Mary recipes and Bloody Mary ingredients than a normal tippler can keep up with. For us here at The Crafty Cask, we’re often purists and know how to make a... 
Craft Cider, Craft Spirits, Craft Wine |
With the holidays in full swing, some of you may have a few ‘accidental’ heavy evenings under the belt (we won’t judge) or maybe you are searching for a low alcohol drink that you can enjoy without wilting in the corner halfway through your night of party... 
Craft Spirits |
We envy the party hosts who open up a bag of chips and a case of beer, and sit down on the couch to hang out with their guests. Isn’t that what holiday get-togethers are all about? They are the opportunity to spend time with people. We envy them because the Achilles... 
Craft Spirits |
It’s the holiday giving season and we’re rounding up our favorite craft distillery bottles and gifts for the craft spirits enthusiast on your list! Ready for the best part? They’re almost all available to order online! Ok, ok…the best part is... 
Craft Makers, Marketing Bootcamp |
As a small business owner you’re wearing a million hats, trying to learn every aspect of creating and running a successful business, and it often feels like you’re doing it all yourself. Trust me, as a small business owner myself, I get it. Learn finance!... 
Craft Cider, Craft Spirits |
We’re welcoming a new twist on the classic hot toddy ‘Tis the season for the perfect Pumpkin Apple Toddy. While seasonal treats are on the rise none of them can warm you up quite like a fall inspired hot toddy. Some people may choose to take advantage of... 
Craft Beer, Craft Cider, Craft Spirits, Craft Wine |
This post contains affiliate links I swear it was just summer yesterday, wasn’t it? Yet all of a sudden it’s time to figure out what I’m getting everyone (and asking for, let’s be honest!) for the holidays this year. I mean Thanksgiving is next... 
Craft Spirits |
Love craft spirits? Frustrated by how damn hard it is to get your hands on them unless they’re made in your hometown? We have a great solution for you through our friends at Shots Box. Let us introduce you and tell you a little about why this membership club is... 
Craft Beer, Craft Drinkers, Craft Maker Profiles, Craft Makers, Videos |
The Crafty Cask Channel: Featuring Live Oak Brewing Company The foresight and risk it takes to start a brewery entirely focused on classic Eastern European beers way back in the early 90s in the heart of Texas is impressive. Honestly, it’s what supporting craft... 
Craft Cider |
I don’t know about you, but I’m a bit of a nut job when it comes to Thanksgiving. I’m talking planning and cooking the perfect menu for days, joyfully! In the past Thanksgiving has been all about beer (both for my amaze-balls turkey brine* and the football) and... 
Craft Cider |
Those of you who have been following our ongoing cider series know that I fell hard for this wonderful fermented apple drink back in San Sebastían, Spain in 2001. It’s been a roller-coaster romance of deliciousness since that very first sip of Basque cider. I... 
Craft Cider |
Geography Time! Cider is like a wine: the terroir, temperature, and the apples themselves create a unique, regional profile. This makes the many ciders of the world unique because you aren’t simply drinking fermented apple juice, but you’re drinking a local tradition... 
Craft Spirits |
All right Crafty Cask scientists, in today’s lesson we’re talking vodka. Since we spent our college days spiking our juice or having gummy bear-infused shots, vodka tends to get a bad rap. Even our founder used to say (proudly, I’ll add) that “she... 
Craft Sake |
You’ve made it! We’re finishing up our journey into the Japanese tradition of sake making with this third piece in our series. In our first piece we talked about the four critical components of premium sake…rice, water, koji and yeast. Then we dove... 
Craft Sake |
In our previous romp with Sake, we explored what sake is. Now let’s move on to the how. While sake’s ingredients are simple and pure the process tends to be a bit more, shall we say, involved. If you are drinking sake, you are drinking something that has... 
Craft Sake |
Like many Americans, we have to admit we’ve taken part in the cheap thrill of “sake bombing.” For a lot of people it’s the first, and sometimes only, introduction they have to sake. You know, yelling the only Japanese word one may know, while... 
Craft Beer |
Today we’re having a little extra fun and trying to answered all the off the wall questions a beer fan could have. One of which being, how many bottles in a case of beer? So, between an evening at the pub, a serious beer pong tournament or those all important... 
Craft Drinkers, Craft Maker Profiles, Craft Makers, Craft Spirits |
Photo Credits: Silver Tree Beer & Spirits Interested in getting your own feature on The Crafty Cask? Click here. Brothers are often grouped in stereotypes steeped in competitive behavior. Add booze? You may have a brawl on your hands. Luckily this is not the case... 
Craft Spirits |
One of our missions at The Crafty Cask is to help educate and inform…but in a casual, fun way. Meaning no highly technical speak, but instead like we’re talking to a friend. Since many of our “How It’s Made” articles have the spirit... 
Craft Wine |
When the topic at hand has a storied history including fossilized grape vines 60 million years old, mentions in the original Old Testament and a wine jar found in modern-day Iran dating back to 6,000 B.C. it’s understandably a little tricky to truly pin down the... 
Craft Spirits, Editorial |
We all know it. When it comes to alcohol the word ‘craft’ is often misused, misunderstood and misrepresented. The world of distilling might honestly be the most confusing of all. Why? Well, because there are a lot of different ways to get that liquid in... 
Craft Drinkers, Craft Maker Profiles, Craft Makers, Craft Spirits |
Sometimes you just get lucky. You’re out of town, staying in a hotel, have a few hours to kill and want to nourish your passion for all things epicurean by finding something off the beaten path to explore and learn about. A short 15 minute walk later and you... 
Craft Wine |
Summer is in full swing! If you’re like most people that means you’ve likely been drinking a lot of white wine and rosé lately. Sometimes you can fall into a bit of a rut, ordering the same Sauv Blanc every time you see it and not exploring new wines... 
Craft Beer |
Why am I jumping around and singing hip hop? We get to talk about a delightful beer that leaves you with a hoppy kick with every sip. India Pale Ales are a polarizing beer at the outset… it often seems like people either love them or hate them. Today we’re... 
Craft Drinkers, Craft Maker Profiles, Craft Makers, Craft Mead |
Picture this…one day you’re sitting at home and you get a phone call from some friends. Two brothers who have been making mead for fun for a while. When you pick up the phone they present you with this…hey man, let’s open up a meadery! Um,... 
Craft Mead |
What Is Mead? Introduction, Brief History & Making Process Whiskey, check, vodka, sure, beer, you bet! But when it comes to venturing into the subculture of alcohol that steps past these norms, one may meet the drink of times past (and hopefully times present!)... 
Craft Spirits |
What Is Mezcal & What Is It Made From? Let me guess, when I say mezcal you think smoke bomb. We’ve all had one too many craft cocktails featuring mezcal that sound delicious, but deliver a smoky BBQ pit in your mouth. Where’s the grapefruit? The thyme? All of... 
Craft Spirits |
A Guide to the Different Types of Tequila & How They Are Made Making memories over handcrafted drinks opens the door to a whole new world of fascination with the elements used to create them. Over time, I’ve learned that sipping a margarita lakeside warms my... 
Craft Wine, Videos |
Today we’re talking all about one of Suzanne’s absolute favorites…orange wine! Haven’t heard of them or tried them? Don’t worry, you’re in the majority. While orange wines have been around since the beginnings of wine they are... 
Craft Wine |
Let me take a wild guess here…you’ve heard of rosé. I mean between all of the #roséallday #drinkpink and #yeswayrosé, how could you have missed it? Rosé has been hotter than hot for a few years now and with summer in full-swing it’s in it’s... 
Craft Spirits |
When one thinks of a tipple in France there are a couple of drinks that come to mind, well, that certainly do for me. French champagne for example or Crème de Cassis, cider from Normandy, wine from the Cotes de Rhone and even white Vermouth. But, rum? Rum definitely... 
Craft Spirits |
Part 4 of our 5 part series on Rum. The Different Types of Rum We’re finishing up our current mission to get you on the rum train with a nice, easy overview of the different styles. How else are you going to know what to start drinking? I mean it people…I... 
Craft Drinkers, Craft Maker Profiles, Craft Makers, Craft Spirits, Videos |
🥃 Part 3 of a 4 part series on Rum. We’re winding down our rum series with this week’s video all about New England rum history and a few of our favorites from the region. Check out the rest of our rum content here to get you ready to jump on the rum train... 
Craft Spirits |
Part 2 of our 4 part series on Rum. A Brief History of Rum Facts & Origins of Rum, Your New Favorite Spirit! The story behind a spirit is often the most fascinating part of drinking. Not only do you get to sip on a delicious beverage, but you are able to be... 
Craft Spirits |
Part 1 of a 4 part series on Rum. What Is Rum Made From? Production, Styles & Characteristics… Let me be the first to say, rum is going to be the next whiskey! Ok, maybe I’m not the first to say that. But I’ve been saying it a lot lately and plan... 
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