Research Guides: Brewing Industry: Home

Beer!

Welcome! This research guide is designed to help with research for students in the Beer Industry program at Metropolitan State University of Denver, or for anyone who is interested in learning more about beer, wine, distilling, and the brewery industry!

All About Beer

Beer Glossary
Glossary of beer terms
Beer Institute
This organization represents the industry in Congress. They also conduct research and provide information through sources like the Brewer's Almanac.
Beer Styles
Comprehensive list (and pictures) of beer styles
Beer and Brewing Terminology
A glossary of beer terms

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Global Brewers
A resource of information on key vertical markets. This industry profile identifies market size, competitive landscape and provides forecast data of market performance.
Journal of the Institute of Brewing
Articles about the brewing industry and sciences. Published from 1890-Present
Modern Brewery Age
Covers the beer brewing industry. Provides in-depth reporting and news, as well as practical articles on sales, marketing, and distribution. The audience includes brewers, distributors, retailers, and brewery consultants, as well as others connected with the brewing industry.
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Covers 1989-Present

Business Insights: Essentials This link opens in a new window
Presents full text profiles, including histories, chronologies, civil claims, financial data and rankings, of US and international firms; articles from business journals, newsletters, and the business sections in newspapers; selected investment reports from Investext; industry overviews; and industry trade associations. Formerly called Business and Company Resource Center.

Media

Empires of Industry: Brewed in America
Before there was the United States of America, there were colonists brewing beer. Empires of Industry: Brewed in America traces the history of the commercial brewing industry in America, from the 19th century to the present.
Women Who Brew: Breaking the Glass Ceiling for the Love of Beer
This program follows a large number of women who have found success and fulfillment as brewery owners, pub owners, hops farmers, home-based and large-scale beer artisans, and other positions in the industry.