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Our special guest is Jess Baker, the editor-in-chief of CraftBeer.com. After 15 years in digital and broadcast journalism, she's now bringing you stories about America's small and independent breweries. She's a runner, a die-hard Springsteen fan, and a new mom who is always scouting family-friendly breweries.Host Ceslie Armstrong asks her about what is happening now in the growing craft beer industry; we get some stats and inside scoop on what individual brewers are doing to grow their businesses while contributing to the communities they serve. Jess Baker shares her favorite locations for “beercations” and also gives some insights into how various states are supporting the agribusiness side of brewing.She shares her predictions for the industry and tells us why her editorial focus for CraftBeer.com is about the people in the industry including women, families, friends, and who communities.The recurring segments in Grapes, Grains & Grub this episode include hospitality expert Robert Rodriguez's tips regarding seating in our "Front of House" segment; our host reveals "Ceslie's Picks" and our "Culinary Destination" featured is Alpine, Texas.