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Axios
28-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
Indy hosts craft beer convention amid difficulty in industry
The Craft Brewers Conference arrives at the Indiana Convention Center at a critical moment for the nation's brewing business. Why it matters: The once-thriving industry struggled in 2024, posting its third consecutive year with negative growth, a trend driven by market saturation and shifts in alcohol consumption, particularly among younger drinkers. The big picture: Now breweries are dealing with rising ingredient costs and uncertainty surrounding tariffs on equipment. What they're saying:"These costs can add a lot of challenges for these breweries, and as a result, they may be delaying expansion plans, figuring out ways to absorb losses (and) whether or not they need to raise prices," Ann Obenchain, vice president of sales and marketing at the Brewers Association, told Axios. Driving the news: More than 10,000 people are expected in Indianapolis this week for the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America, a four-day trade show and planning session that kicked off Monday. The event is also home of the World Beer Cup, the world's largest beer competition which closes the show Thursday. State of play: Hosted by the Brewers Association, the gathering follows this month's release of annual figures showing U.S. craft beer production declined 4% in 2024 compared to the previous year, the largest drop in industry history outside the pandemic. Zoom in: Last year was also the first time since 2005 that the number of closings outpaced openings nationwide — 430 breweries opened while 529 closed. Officials said openings dropping for the fourth consecutive year is the result of a maturing and highly competitive industry. Scarlet Lane Brewing and 2Toms Brewing Company both closed their Indy area locations last year. Yes, but: The total number of breweries in the U.S. increased to 9,922, up from 9,838 in 2023. And employment in the craft brewing sector is up 3% year-over-year. Obenchain said the growth is driven by a shift toward hospitality-focused models like taprooms and brewpubs, which create more jobs. By the numbers: From 2011-2022, the number of Indiana craft breweries tracked by the association increased each year. But breweries in the state dropped nearly 5% to 194 in 2024, 17th in the U.S. Indiana ranks 22nd in barrels of craft beer produced annually at more than 233,000. Hoosier breweries employ 10,000 people and have an economic impact of nearly $1.5 billion. 🏆 1 cool thing: Indiana is represented on the Brewers Association's 2024 list for the top 50 companies in terms of production with Munster-based 3 Floyds Brewing at No. 26. Fun fact: The conference comes with a commemorative beer called Brewers of the Corn, which is a nod to the Stephen King novel and a celebration of Indiana's agricultural knowhow.
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Flottweg Highlights Decanter and Separator Centrifuges at the Craft Brewers Conference 2025
This cutting-edge equipment meets increasing production demands and will be showcased at Flottweg's booth #1955 'The art of brewing has always focused around purity, cost effectiveness, and ultimately, taste and aroma.' — Christian Pettit INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 / / -- Flottweg Separation Technology's decanter centrifuge helps craft brewers boost yields alongside the already successful (and widely used) separator centrifuge. This cutting-edge equipment meets increasing production demands and will be showcased at Flottweg's booth #1955 at the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America on April 27 – May 1, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Flottweg will sponsor a 'Welcome to CBC Party' on Monday, April 28 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Guggman Haus (1701 Gent Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202). 'The art of brewing has always focused around purity, cost effectiveness, and ultimately, taste and aroma,' explained Christian Pettit, a Flottweg subject matter expert. 'Our customers combine all of these aspects using state-of-the-art separation technology by Flottweg.' The Flottweg Separator AC 2000 with its system design offers the perfect overall solution for a cost-effective brewing process. The production of beer requires a solid understanding of the brewing process. Every beer is unique, which means the brewing industry has specific requirements. Flottweg employees primarily come from the brewing and beverage industries themselves, so they know the requirements of their customers from their own experience. That experience plays an important role in automation, as well. 'Working together with the customer, the perfect Flottweg solutions are developed onsite, tuned precisely to the process at hand—saving time, money, and stress,' said Pettit. Separator centrifuges bring speed and efficiency to the filtration process. After fermentation is complete, the beer is pumped to the centrifuge to be clarified. The product enters the centrifuge, spreading out into many thin layers. The centrifugal force expels the solids to the edge of the bowl. The Soft Shot technology quietly ejects the separated solids which are sent down the drain or to a pump for disposal. Meanwhile, the clarified liquid flows from the disk stack to a pairing disk, where it is discharged from the centrifuge via a centripetal pump to a brite beer tank. From there it is ready for packaging. Flottweg decanter centrifuges are used to process the hop sludge from the tank bottoms that would otherwise be dumped. Decanter centrifuges are capable of separating liquid from very heavy solids concentrations. The beer is recovered from the solids and returned to the tank while the dewatered waste is sent to a container for disposal. The process removes large amounts of solids from the wastewater effluent, as well as taking a considerable load off of the downstream equipment while increasing the overall yield of each fermenter. The brewers are left with a tank full of product that has very little solids left and is ready for clarification/filtration. BrewExpo America is the largest trade show in North America dedicated to the beverage alcohol industry. As part of the annual Craft Brewers Conference, it's a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're a seasoned brewer, a winemaker, a distiller, or a supplier, BrewExpo America offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. With hundreds of exhibitors under one roof, BrewExpo America explores the latest equipment, ingredients, technology, and solutions designed to elevate the beverage alcohol industry. The expo also offers an incredible opportunity to network with peers, meet industry leaders, and discover cutting-edge innovations that can take your craft to the next level—whether you're in beer, wine, spirits, or beyond. X LinkedIn YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
