Is Your Taproom in Survival Mode or Creative Mode?

Many breweries are operating in survival mode right now. Cash flow pressure. Staffing challenges. Rising costs. But what if the real shift is not about resources, but mindset? In this post, we explore how the concept of survival mode versus creative mode, inspired by Minecraft, can help you rethink staffing, engagement, and intentional taproom design.

Andrew CoplonFebruary 25, 2026minecraft, taprooms, taproom engagement, workshopper playbook, hospitality, taproom opportunities

Has Beer Become Secondary?

For years, great beer was the differentiator. Now it’s the baseline. As quality levels out across craft, breweries are being chosen and remembered for the experience they create, not just what’s in the glass.

Andrew CoplonJanuary 20, 2026craft beer industry, taprooms, hospitality, customer experience

The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beer in Taprooms: What the Craft Beer Community Is Saying

This article explores how non-alcoholic beer offerings in taprooms have evolved from 2019 to 2025, based on Craft Beer Professionals community poll data. Learn why more breweries are embracing N/A options, what the trends reveal, and how offering non-alcoholic beer impacts guest experience and taproom profitability.

Andrew CoplonApril 24, 2025non-alcoholic beer, taprooms, beer industry trends, breweries, hospitality, n/a beer