Many people can feel held captive by their career. If years have gone by doing one profession or if thousands have been spent on an education, one can feel trapped. Thinking “this is the career I went to school for”, or “I’ve always had this job and wouldn’t know where to start outside of the industry” […]
Are ‘Dream Jobs’ Really Possible?
The term “dream job” is an expression we hear all of the time at Craft Beverage Jobs. In fact, we use it ourselves when we see a job listing we know is a gem of an opportunity. But what is a dream job? What does it mean? And more important, how can you get one? The […]
The History of First, Second, and Third Wave Coffee
Update: This article has been updated with a section introducing the Fourth Wave of Coffee. April 17, 2016. Have you ever wondered what the term third wave coffee actually means? Third Wave references the current movement within specialty coffee that appreciates coffee as an artisan or craft beverage. Coffee, in all of its processes, […]
Joey’s Craft Soda Review: Zuberfizz Creamy Root Beer
Look who’s back! It’s our resident craft soda expert Joey Godinez with another craft soda review. If you’re new to Craft Beverage Jobs, we met Joey in 2014. The CBJ team was so impressed with Joey’s love for craft soda that we invited him to share his reviews with our blog. Some soda’s make the […]
100% Cuban Coffee: Is It Coming To a U.S. Store Near You?
UPDATED March 21, 2016: President Obama Meets With Cuban President Raul Castro In Havana, Cuba Today, the President of the United States, Barack Obama, and President Raul Castro of Cuba made history with the first official meeting between the two countries in over 50 years. During the meeting, Mr. Obama did speak to the lifting […]
Is Social Media Manager School Right for You?
I originally went through Social Media Manager School in 2013, and am an active alumni who regularly relies on the training and resources to improve, expand, and grow my business. This post is a summary and review for those who are interested in working as a social media manager or as a consultant. Just a few short […]
Beer Jobs: The Ultimate Guide to a Career in Craft Beer
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Confucius Welcome to the updated version of Beer Jobs: The Ultimate Guide to a Career in Craft Beer. This post was originally published February 16, 2015, and it quickly became the most visited page on this site besides [...]
A Beverage Distributor Spotlight: Kendall’s Pioneer Distributing
We focus a lot of our energy here on Craft Beverage Jobs on the producers of craft beer, wine, cider, spirits and coffee. But we would be remiss if we were to not spend any time talking about the growing segment of distributors who are fiercely supportive of craft brands and who help craft brands […]
Coffee Jobs: How To Become A Professional Coffee Roaster
The artisan skill of coffee roasting is as important to the coffee industry as a brewer is to craft beer. You can’t have coffee shops without coffee and you can’t brew coffee without someone to roast the coffee beans. As the specialty coffee industry has grown, coffee roasting has become a viable career choice for […]
Wine Jobs: A Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Wine
What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do. – Bob Dylan Our mission here at Craft Beverage Jobs is to connect passionate people with unique wine jobs, beer jobs, and other career opportunities in […]
Craft Beer: Getting Your Start With An Entry Level Job
New breweries are continuing to pop up in towns all across the United States as the craft beer industry grows. What does this mean? More job opportunities for those passionate about craft beer! In addition to many skilled positions for seasoned craft beer professionals, there is an increase in need to fill the more “entry level” […]
The Benefits Of Pour Over Coffee
I recently hosted a dinner party where the main course for the evening was, um … coffee. A discussion began among the coffee lovers gathered at the table about the best practices for brewing pour over coffee at home. So, I thought I would update this article with more tips you can follow to ensure […]
Joey’s Craft Soda Review: Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray
We are excited to have Joey back this year for more reviews of his favorite (and sometimes, not so favorite) craft sodas. The top highlight for 2015 was an honorable mention in the Washington Post, The Newest, Hippest Drink Pouring Into a Glass Near You: Craft Soda; Craft sodas even have their own critic, in […]
Resume Tips: 3 Ideas To Spruce Up Your Resume
It’s January, and time to fulfill that New Year’s resolution to find a better job. But before you get started filling out those applications, take some time to review your resume. Is your information up to date? Does it need a fresh look? Are you sharing the best of who you are as a candidate? […]
The Do’s & Don’ts Of Salary Negotiation
We all know that the interview process of any craft beverage job search can be intimidating, and it doesn’t get easier when it comes time to talk about money. The thought of salary negotiations may make you squeamish, but it’s an important part of the process that you can’t shy away from. To help make […]
Rogue Nation & Its Culture Of Craft Beer
Craft Beer Culture: the sum of attitudes, customs, and beliefs about craft beer that distinguishes one group of people from another. In 1989, the doors to Rogue’s Bayfront Brew Pub opened in Newport, Oregon, and a craft beer nation was born. Not only were they producing award winning craft beer but they were creating a […]
Joey’s Craft Soda Review: Dang! That’s Good Italian Cherry Soda
Craft soda is back! Not that we are surprised. We’ve been enjoying the renewed interest in craft soda for over a year now with Joey’s Craft Soda Reviews. According to a recent All About Beer Magazine article, The Sweeter Side of Beverage Production, it was the production of craft soda that kept many beer breweries […]
Coffee Jobs: Complete Guide To A Career In Coffee
It is a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together. Coffee has experienced a true renaissance, sharing the spotlight with wine and craft beer as an artisan beverage. Long gone are the days of tin cans and instant coffee driving retail sales. Today’s coffee lover enjoys a more culinary approach with an […]
Holiday Coffee Gift Guide 2015
Here at Craft Beverage Jobs, we adore all things coffee, so instead of just giving our own friends and family a list of what we'd like this as gifts this holiday season, we decided to jump on the “favorite things” and “best holiday gift” lists bandwagon and create our first annual Holiday Coffee Gift Guide. With so [...]
Virginia is for Craft Beer Lovers
Virginia. It’s been popular for its award winning wines and beautiful wine regions, and we recently featured a story on the launch of a new craft cidery in Richmond, but did you know that craft beer is booming in Virginia as well? According to the virginia.org website, there are now over 100 craft beer breweries in the […]
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