Description
Small-batch, independently brewed beer
Technical
Craft beer is beer manufactured by craft breweries, which typically produce smaller amounts of beer than larger "macro" breweries and are often independently owned. Such breweries are generally perceived and marketed as emphasising enthusiasm, new flavours, and varied brewing techniques.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like natural wines, craft beers emphasize terroir and unconventional fermentation
Coffee Analogy
Similar to third-wave coffee's focus on single-origin beans and small-batch roasting
Perfume Analogy
Resembles niche perfumery with bold, experimental scent profiles