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TTB Issues Rulemaking Notice on Trade Practices Regulations
Current affairs Link to author biography Writing By Pete Johnson Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Pete Johnson is the Head of State and Regulatory Affairs for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA when it was founded in 2005, after working as director of programs for the […]
Dry Hopping Dangers and Control Strategies
Industry Updates Link to article Craft brewers continue to use large amounts of hops per barrel of beer brewed. The popularity of styles that require the use of dry hopping practices (e.g. juicy and hazy IPAs) is the primary driver of this trend in hop use. Dry hopping is the term for adding hops to […]
Brewers Association announces CBC travel grants for its 2023 Nashville conference
The Brewers Association (BA) recently dropped us a line announcing the launch of its travel grant program for its always busy Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) through which 25 winners will receive up to $1,500 in support for eligible travel expenses. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has been hatching the idea for the program […]
How to prevent injuries in bars and taprooms
Give yourself a daydream break for a minute. Imagine you’re at your local haunt hanging out with your best friends drinking some amazing beers. The beer tastes perfectly crisp with a nice foamy head delivering a bouquet of fresh aroma with every sip. Of course, you drink draft beer. After all, it really is the […]
Food and Events at Breweries Subject of Bill NJ
Current affairs Link to author biography Writing By Rock Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Pete Johnson is the Head of State and Regulatory Affairs for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA when it was founded in 2005, after working as director of programs for the Brewers […]
Consumer groups sue Treasury Department over mandatory alcohol labeling
Current affairs Link to author biography Writing By Rock Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Pete Johnson is the Head of State and Regulatory Affairs for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA when it was founded in 2005, after working as director of programs for the Brewers […]
Assembly Bill 2307 would allow more satellite brewery locations
Nearly 5,000 San Leandrans showed up in the first week of the soft opening of Fieldwork Brewing Co.of his town’s newest tavern, drawn by the brand’s reputation for excellent beers and airy, comfortable taprooms. Despite the success, this will be Fieldwork’s last opening for a while unless something changes. The brand has reached its location […]
Brewbound Podcast: California Craft Brewers Association’s Lori Ajax and Chris Walker on Satellite Locations, Sales Privileges and More
Lori Ajax and Chris Walker of the California Craft Brewers Association discuss two bills pending the governor’s signature that would benefit craft brewers in the state. Those bills — increasing the number of satellite locations and authentic dining venues, and adding sales privileges — were high on the CCBA’s agenda this year. […]
Beer Sale Legislation Passes California Governor
Current affairs Link to author biography Writing By Pete Johnson Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Pete Johnson is the Head of State and Regulatory Affairs for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA when it was founded in 2005, after working as director of programs for the […]
Brewers Association event showcases creative pairings between craft beer and Chinese cuisine
Last month in Guangzhou, China, the Brewers Association, an organization representing more than 5,300 American craft brewers, hosted a reception for more than 50 representatives from upscale bars, restaurants and hotels, followed by an American craft beer-themed pairing dinner for 20 managers food service and five-star hotel chefs. The rally took place at the American […]
Brewers Association brings pairing menu to London –
By Lotte Peplow, European Craft Beer Ambassador for the Brewers Association In the United States, American craft beer occupies an enviable place at the table and is often the drink of choice, whether in restaurants or at home. From the casual bar to the gourmet restaurant, beer is making its presence felt where no grape […]
Harris Poll Brewers Association Pt. 2: Consumers Are Turning To Brands, The Age Of Personalized Brewery Experience Is Growing
Harris Poll Brewers Association Pt. 2: Consumers Are Turning To Brands, The Era Of The Personalized Brewery Experience Is Growing | Brewed […]
Brewers Association campaign promotes independent brewers to young beer drinkers
In an effort to encourage Gen Z (well, those who are of age) and Millennials to choose more craft brewer beers, the Brewers Association is promoting craft beer brands on social media with a digital video spot that is part of a new campaign. The campaign also aims to raise awareness of the association’s independent […]
BA files comments on proposed changes to brewer notification requirements
Current affairs Link to author biography Writing By Pete Johnson Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Pete Johnson is the Head of State and Regulatory Affairs for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA when it was founded in 2005, after working as program director for the Brewers […]
Washington brewers challenge Oregon self-distribution and direct-to-consumer laws
Current affairs Link to author biography Writing By Pete Johnson Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Head of State and Regulatory Affairs Pete Johnson is the Head of State and Regulatory Affairs for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA when it was founded in 2005, after working as program director for the Brewers […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Brewers Association launches Craft Brewers Passport – Canadian Beer News
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Brewers Association has joined the Government of Newfoundland and Labradorit is come home 2022 tourism initiative with the release of a new Craft Brewers Passport encourage visits to breweries and other craft alcohol producers across the province. As described in the ad: With 18 attendees in […]
The Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Brewers Association partners with Come Home 2022 to launch the Craft Brewers Passport
Get a taste of Newfoundland and Labrador’s craft beer offerings during Come Home 2022 with the new Craft Brewery Passport. With 18 attendees in locations from Labrador City to Quidi Vidi and many places in between, this partnership between the Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Brewers Association and Come Home 2022 supports the tour of our […]
Beer Institute and Brewers Association revise advertising standards based on updated US Census data
WASHINGTON, July 26. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Beer Institute and Brewers Association, national trade organizations representing the beer industry, announced revisions to their respective advertising codes with an updated audience demographic number on the 2020 Census database. This change impacts advertising and marketing materials and ensures these materials target audiences of legal […]
Beer Institute and Brewers Association revise advertising
WASHINGTON, July 26. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Beer Institute and Brewers Association, national trade organizations representing the beer industry, announced revisions to their respective advertising codes with an updated audience demographic number on the 2020 Census database. This change impacts advertising and marketing materials and ensures that these materials target audiences of […]
BMI Partners with Gigmor and New York State Brewers Association to Present ‘Taste of Nashville’ Tour | New
BMI partners with Gigmor and the New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) to bring the “Taste of Nashville” Upstate New York Brewery Tour. Hitting towns from Clifton Park to Hamilton and everywhere in between, the tour kicks off Tuesday, August 23 and ends Saturday, August 27. Featuring two of BMI’s top songwriters in Nashville, these […]
Mid-year mixed signs for craft beer
As we enter the second half of 2022, there are a variety of swirling questions about the present and future of the crafting market. The recovery from COVID-19 has been mixed based on geography, size, and business model, and the conflicting but increasingly negative signs regarding the near-term future of the U.S. economy raise the […]
Springboro Brewery Owner Elected to Ohio Craft Brewers Association Board of Directors Plans to Open Second Location in the Fall
Crooked Handle Brewing Co. joined the OCBA during the construction of its Springboro site, 760 N. Main Street, in the summer of 2015. ExploreLongtime downtown Dayton restaurant adds monthly brunch with ode to hip hop music As Moore takes on a more active role in the association, Crooked Handle Brewing Co. is finishing the finishing […]
The Oklahoma Craft Brewers Association offers another way to explore breweries
OKLAHOMA CITY – If you don’t want to travel far this holiday weekend, the Oklahoma Craft Brewers Association has a way to stamp a passport without leaving the state. The Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail Passport is a digital passport allowing users to register at participating breweries across the state. It offers beer lovers a way […]
Observe Pride Month | Brewers Association
pride month: In this section of the Craft Brewers Guide to Cultural Celebrationsyou’ll find a brief history of pride month, a set of considerations to help you avoid rainbow washing, suggestions and recommendations for your commemoration or celebration, and a set of useful links. Pride Month provides an opportunity for craft brewers to recognize and […]
Observing Juneteenth – Brewers Association
June 19: In this section of the Craft Brewers Guide to Cultural Celebrationsyou’ll find a brief history of Juneteenth, a set of considerations to help you avoid common missteps, suggestions and recommendations for your Juneteenth commemoration or celebration, and a set of useful links. Juneteenth provides a great opportunity for craft brewers to foster authentic […]
Celebrating our many cultures | Brewers Association
Introduction: In this section of the Craft Brewers Guide to Cultural Celebrationsyou will find a general introduction to the guide and a set of considerations to discuss with your team before planning to commemorate or celebrate a cultural celebration in your company. For years, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) advocates within the craft brewing community […]
Brewbound Podcast: The Brewers Association’s Legislative Goals for 2022
Following the Brewers Association’s (BA) Annual Craft Brewers Conference, General Counsel Marc Sorini and Director of Federal Affairs Katie Marisic join the Brewbound podcast to discuss the trade group’s legislative agenda and the horizon regulation of the craft beer industry. The conversation centers on the spirits industry’s efforts to achieve parity between […]
German Brewers’ Association warns of ‘tense’ shortage of beer bottles
German brewers have warned of a shortage of beer bottles this summer due to rising production costs and a lack of truck drivers. The cost of beer continues to rise and German brewers are forced to pay up to 80% more for new glass bottles compared to a year ago, the BBC reported. Rising energy […]
It’s time to celebrate American Craft Beer Week
Press Releases Link to article May 16, 2022 Boulder, Colorado. — American Craft Beer Week®The annual Spring Tribute to Small Independent Craft Breweries runs from today until May 22. This year’s rallying cry is “Turn your beer world upside down” — a nod to the freewheeling spirit that craft breweries are known for. More than […]
2022 World Beer Cup® Winners Announced
Over 10,000 entries from 57 countries compete for recognition in the world’s most prestigious professional beer competition Minneapolis – The Brewers Association (BA) – the nonprofit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small independent craft brewers – has announced the results of the largest international commercial beer competition, the 2022 Beer World Cup […]
Announcing the 2022 Brewers Association Industry Awards Winners
Sam Hendler, Steve Hindy, Annette May, Karl Ockert and Ramon Tamayo receive honors Boulder, Colorado. – The Brewers Association (BA) – the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American craft brewers – announced the winners of its 2022 Industry Awards this week. Five members of the brewing community were recognized and awarded for their […]
CBC 2022: Brewers’ association and members ‘stronger than ever’, says CEO
CBC 2022: Brewers Association and Members ‘Stronger Than Ever’ Says CEO | Brewed […]
Hiring Bias: It’s More Subtle Than You Think
Bias, namely unconscious or implicit bias, has been a hot topic among social scientists, in the public sector, and for businesses of all sizes in recent years. However, most of the everyday conversations about bias that I have come across in the craft brewing community tend to focus on cultural bias– that is, relying on […]
Craft beer industry on course for recovery in 2022
Reviewing the latest production report from the Brewers Association, I found myself glossing over data showing the craft beer industry was trending toward pre-pandemic growth, ruminating on the idea that one of the top 50 major craft breweries in the country had never made alcoholic beer. Athletic Brewing Co., a pioneer in the world of […]
The Brewers Association Announces Its First Mentor of Year Award Winners
the Brewers Association (BA), the non-profit professional association dedicated to small independent American craft brewersannounced the recipients of its first Mentor of the Year Award: Annette May and Ramon Tamayo. “Through the broader mentorship program and our wonderful volunteer mentors, we are moving the needle forward in the craft beer community by providing people with […]
Brewers Association Announces First Mentor of the Year Award Recipients
BOULDER, Colo. – The Brewers Association (BA), the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American craft brewers, has announced the recipients of its first Mentor of the Year Award: Annette May and Ramon Tamayo. “Through the larger mentorship program and our wonderful volunteer mentors, we are moving the needle forward in […]
Brewers Association Announces Inaugural Mentor of the Year Award
Annette May and Ramon Tamayo recognized for their exceptional inspiration and leadership The Brewers Association (BA), the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American craft brewers, today announced the recipients of its first Mentor of the Year Award: Annette May and Ramon Tamayo. “Through the larger mentorship program and our wonderful volunteer mentors, we […]
Brewers Association publishes CBC entry requirements for 2022; Partnership with CLEAR for proof of vaccination or negative test results
Brewers Association publishes CBC entry requirements for 2022; partners with CLEAR for proof of vaccination or negative test results | Brewed […]
Brewers Association names 3 Colorado breweries in top 50
(NEXSTAR) – Did you open a cold one last year? Chances are, if you did, it was from a small independent craft brewer. Last year alone, these craft brewers produced nearly 25 million barrels of beer, according to a new report from the Brewers Associationthe trade association that represents small independent craft brewers in the […]
Brewers Association Announces Top 50 Producing Craft Breweries for 2021; 3 From PA To Do List
It looks like craft beer is bouncing back positively from the 2020 pandemic. The Brewers Association has released its list of top-producing craft breweries for 2021. And in the reportthey found that “the overall beer market grew by 1% in volume in 2021. The retail dollar value was estimated at $26.9 billion, representing 26.8% market […]
Craft Brewing Industry Annual Production Report
Boulder, Colorado. — The Brewers Association (BA) — the trade association representing small and independent1 America’s Craft Brewers today released annual production figures for the craft brewing industry in the United States.2 In 2021, small independent brewers collectively produced 24.8 million barrels of beer and achieved 8% growth3bringing the overall craft beer market share by […]
Brewers Association focuses on craft brewery human resource programs with new hire
I can assume that for many craft breweries frequenting this site, your HR department consists of the owner or other manager who simply turns their hat to the side that says “HR”. Too bad because small organizations, especially those that involve taxing physical activity and/or alcohol consumption on site, could really use such a department. […]
Brewers Association Releases 2021 Rankings of Top 50 Craft Breweries by Volume; Athletic, Fiddlehead Vault in the leaderboards
The Brewers Association (BA) also released its 2021 ranking of the top 50 craft breweries by sales volume, in addition to sharing that craft brewer volumes grew by +8% last year. The top five brewers remained stable, ranked in order: DG Yuengling, Boston Beer Company, Sierra Nevada, Duvel Moortgat and Shiner maker […]
Brewers Association’s SAVOR event breaks out of the ordinary after two-year hiatus
SAVOR™: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience is unlike any craft beer event. It’s a sensory adventure that answers the tantalizing question: what if we pair some of the best craft brewers with some of the best chefs for a single night of culinary bliss? After a two-year hiatus, the Brewers […]
How to have more inclusive and effective meetings
“That meeting could have been an email.” You’ve probably seen this meme if you spend time on social media. It refers to a fact that has only become more apparent since more and more of us are working remotely. Meetings can be more or less productive, depending on how they are conducted. However, one dynamic […]
USDA-ARS Releases New View on Aroma Hop Strain
The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has officially released a new public variety of hops. Hops formerly known as USDA-ARS Experimental Line 2006009-074 has been renamed “Vista”. Vista joins Triumph, released in 2019, as the newest public hop variety released from the USDA-ARS research station in Corvallis, Oregon. According to […]
Brewers Association is updating its beer style guidelines, so take note of these changes
the Brewers Association (BA) — the non-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers — recently released its Beer Style Guidelines for 2022. Reviewed and revised annually by the BA, these guidelines serve as a model resource for brewers, beer judges and competition organizers and celebrate the great diversity of beer around the […]
US Brewers Association Releases 2022 Style Guidelines
Content published under the press release signature is promotional content produced by the company(ies) named in the press release and remains unedited by Brews News Boulder, Colorado • February 24, 2022 — The Brewers Association, the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small independent American brewers, today released its Beer Style Guidelines for 2022. Reviewed and […]
Brewers Association updates beer style guidelines for clarity
No new styles added this year, updates focus on refreshing existing styles Boulder, Colorado.– The Brewers Association (BA) – the non-profit trade association dedicated to small independent American brewers – today released its beer style guidelines for 2022. Reviewed and revised annually by the BA, these guidelines serve as a resource model for brewers. , […]
The Brewers Association’s 2022 Style Guidelines Finally Acknowledge the IPA’s Biggest Modern Problem: Hop Burn
Today, the Colorado-based Brewers Association, the trade group for the American independent beer industry, published its annual update to the living document which is its beer style guidelines. Each year, the headlines generated by updating style guidelines usually revolve around the introduction of new styles or changes to descriptions of iconic beer styles – changes […]
Here’s Your 2022 Brewers Association Board of Directors with Maui Brewing’s Garrett Marrero as Chair
the Brewers Association — the non-profit professional association dedicated to small and independent American Brewers – announced its 2022 Board of Directors, with five new representatives to the 21-person board. Garrett Marrero, CEO and co-founder of Maui Brewing Company (Kihei, Hawaii), begins his tenure as Chairman of the Board. Marrero has served on the board […]
Bergenbier GM elected president of the Romanian Association of Brewers
Members of the Romanian Brewers Association elected mihai voicu as president. Voicu is the managing director of Bergenbier SA, one of Romania’s largest brewing companies, part of the Molson Coors group. Mihai Voicu succeeded Paul Barnett, the president of Ursus Breweries, who had chaired the Romanian Brewers Association since June 1, 2021. “I am honored […]
Bergenbier GM elected president of the Romanian Brewers Association
Members of the Romanian Brewers Association elected mihai voicu as president. Voicu is the managing director of Bergenbier SA, one of Romania’s largest brewing companies, part of the Molson Coors group. Mihai Voicu succeeded Paul Barnett, the president of Ursus Breweries, who had chaired the Romanian Brewers Association since June 1, 2021. “I am honored […]
Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia Releases 2021 Annual Report – Canadian Beer News
HALIFAX, N.S. – Nova Scotia Craft Brewers Association (CBANS) has announced the release of its annual craft beer report for 2021, a year in which it says the industry “has experienced rapid growth due to strong consumer demand”, but is also facing to “increasing challenges and concern that government and regulators don’t seem to be […]
Bullet Policy Change Extension Update
The Brewers Association continues to engage where possible on brewery supply chain issues. Over the past few months, can issues have been a top concern for staff. In late 2021, the association provided an update on Ball Corporation’s new order quantity and warehousing policies. This was followed by an update in early January on Ball’s […]
Notes from the Brewers Association CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective is still a craft brewery by its definition
Are beer nerds still miffed when they hear about a great craft brewery that sells out? It sounds like a philosophical thought experiment. If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? The answer is probably yes to both, but what even defines a […]
The Brewers Association Mini-Grants Program helps fund and support DEI initiatives across the United States
BOULDER, Colo. – Since 2019, the Brewers Association has financially supported diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts through the DEI Mini-Grants Program (formerly known as the Diversity & Inclusion Event Grants Program). Grant recipients have used funds for marketing, to find panelists, to rent space and equipment for events, and to cover […]
Brewers Association Says CANarchy Still Considered ‘Handcrafted’
The Brewers Association released a statement today following news that Monster Beverage Corp., makers of Monster Energy Drink hasacquired CANarchy Craft Beer Collective. Monster Beverage is a multi-billion dollar consumer company, with over 3,000 employees and $4.6 billion in revenue in 2020. Does this acquisition rob the 6th largest (collective) craft brewery of its designation? […]
Brewers Association Receives U.S. Department of Labor Training and Education Grant for Second Consecutive Year
the Brewers Association (BA) announced yesterday that the professional organization, for the second consecutive year, has received the award Susan Harwood Training Program Grant, a Competitive Grant through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide training and education resources. The $132,664 grant will be used to revise existing content […]
Cleveland brewer named head of Master Brewers Association
CLEVELAND — Cleveland master brewer Andy Tveekrem is a big shot in the craft brewing world. He started home brewing in his late twenties and eventually turned his passion into a goal and co-founded Market Garden Brewery in Ohio City from Cleveland in 2011 and Nano Brew Cleveland in 2012. What do you want to […]
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and New Hampshire Brewers Association Launch Sustainable Craft Beverage Recognition Program
CONCORD, New Hampshire – The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Pollution Prevention Program, with assistance from the New Hampshire Brewers Association, has launched a new program to recognize environmental leaders in the craft beverage industry. The new Sustainable Craft Beverage Recognition Program expands on the work the Pollution Prevention Program has […]
Have a great year in beer
The Brewers Association looks back on a year marked by both recovery and healing, as well as new challenges and disruptions Boulder, Colorado.—With 2022 on the horizon, the Brewers Association (BA) takes a look back at a year filled with new growth, economic relief, supply chain disruption and innovation. In 2021, the sales tide has […]
Five questions for Julia Herz on her return to the Brewers Association
When browsing through a list of craft beer luminaries who have had the most significant impact on the industry, names like Charlie Papazian, Michael Jackson, Garrett Oliver, Kim Jordan, Ken Grossman, Sam Calagione, Natalie and Vinny Cilurzo are often quick to fall. language. However, for the average beer drinker, Julia Herz is a name that […]
Local brewer elected to the National Brewers Association | Winchester Star
WINCHESTER — The founder of a small beer brewery in downtown Winchester was elected in the national election Brewers Associationboard of directors. Holly Redding, co-owner of Winchester Brewery at 320 N. Cameron St., was chosen in late November to represent the taproom breweries board of directors for the nonprofit that has more than 5,400 members. […]
Julia Herz Joins Brewers Association as Executive Director of American Homebrewers — New School Beer + Cider
Nonprofit Trade Association of American Craft Breweries Brewers Association(BA) have rehired Julia Herz, former Director of the Craft Beer Program, in a new role as Executive Director of the American Homebrew Association®(AAH). Herz was fired from the BA in June 2020, part of a major round of COVID-19-related layoffs that has rocked the industry and […]
Julia Herz will return to the Brewers Association as Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association
Julia Herz Returning to the Brewers Association as Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association | Brewed […]
Ball Customer Discount Program | Brewers Association Industry Update
Brewers Association technical staff, supply chain sub-committee and senior management have been monitoring the movements of foil packaging. There is a new dynamic that we would like to inform you about today. Members of the Brewers Association who were previously supplied directly through Ball Corporation are advised that the minimum order, if supply is available, […]
In town: the association of craft brewers offers a calendar
Lillie-Beth Brinkman Members of the Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma have developed a unique local holiday gift that will give you a sample of local beers across the state. But you’ll need to act fast — the Oklahoma Craft Beer Advent Calendar will only be sold out Nov. 10-18, and numbers are limited to 300. […]
Brewers Association diversity study confirms brewery owners are overwhelmingly white and male
According to the latest study by Brewers Association. The BA recently published the results of what it describes as a demographic audit of brewery ownership. It looked at a sample of 500 craft breweries across the country, which represents about 5.6% of the nearly 8,900 breweries operating in 2020, according to the BA. Although this […]
Launch of the survey on the use of raw materials
The turmoil in the beer supply chain over the past year and a half has created many challenges for breweries of all sizes. Fortunately, the supply shortages did not extend to the two main raw materials for beer: malt and hops. While there have certainly been disruptions in the shipping and transportation of some raw […]
How the Brewers Association helps breweries reduce their carbon footprint
Brewing beer requires a significant amount of resources, including water, and creates waste. The Brewers Association offers sustainability tools to breweries to improve the process all around. Breweries using the tools have reduced carbon emissions and water consumption and saved money. This article is part of a series called “Partners for a Sustainable Future,” describing […]
Release of New Brewers Association salary and HR data, plus supplement
This post is designed as an accompaniment to the recently published human resources (HR) and salary benchmark data from the Brewers Association (BA). This data aggregates member-provided data on salaries, bonuses and benefits for a variety of positions commonly found in breweries. The data was aggregated both by business model (upholstery, brewery and production), as […]
Full recap of the 2021 Brewers Association industry awards and notable GABF winners
Your CBB team has opted out of attending CBC this year, so sorry for the lack of live coverage (this preview covers all the exciting new stuff we’re talking about now from the show). But we know who won stuff. The winners of the 35th Great American Beer Fest were announced on Friday and the […]
2021 Great American Beer Festival® Winners Announced
290 medals awarded to 265 breweries in the world’s largest commercial beer competition Boulder, Colorado • September 10, 2021 – The Brewers Association (BA) awarded 290 medals to 265 breweries across the country during the 2021 edition Great American Oktoberfest (GABF) awards ceremony in the biggest competition to date. The best beers in 97 beer […]
Brewers Association CEO: ‘It’s time to wake up’; BA and industry organizations launch Brewing Respect and Unity coalition to tackle harassment
Brewers Association (BA) President and CEO Bob Pease today announced the formation of the Brewing Respect and Unity (BRU) Coalition to combat sexual harassment and discrimination in the coffee industry. beer. “COVID-19 is not the only disease that has afflicted our communities, harmed our businesses and our employees,” Pease said in the […]
Brewers Association Announces Winners of 2021 Industry Awards
Pamela Brulotte (Icicle Brewing Co.), Steven Pauwels (Boulevard Brewing Co.) and John Mallett (Bell’s Brewery, Inc.) receive honors Denver, Colorado • September 11, 2021 – The Brewers Association (BA) – the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American craft brewers – today announced the winners of its 2021 industry awards. Three members of the […]
What about the Twelve Packs?
I was speaking with a major retailer recently and they mentioned that one of the most common questions they get from brewers right now is, “What are your plans for 12-packs in the future?” While I can’t find out what retailers are planning for spring resets, I thought I’d do a quick mini-post with three […]
Support employee mental health and well-being
From the Tap: Thoughts from the Taprooms Committee As a (very) small business owner, like many of you, I face ownership and operating challenges on a daily basis, sometimes alone, in our brewery and bar, Lake Anne Brewery in Reston, Virginia. Although our amazing team of 18 people run our business and often feel more […]
New York State Brewers Association Hosts BriteVibes Festival Summer Party
The virus reproduces in some places, but we vaccinated CBBTravelers remain enthusiastic about enjoying summer events when it’s still considered cool to do. Anyone interested in a roadie to the Brite Vibes Festival September 4? This is a one-day event celebrating all things New York State: craft beer, food, musicians, artists and more, created by […]
Brewers Association Cookie Policy – Brewers Association
This cookie policy describes how Brewers Association Inc. (collectively, “Brewers Association,” “we,” “we,” Where “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies through the following websites www.CraftBeer.comwww.BrewersAssociation.org, www.HomebrewersAssociation.org, www.homebrewcon.org, www.SavorCraftBeer.com, www.GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com, www.CraftBrewersConference.com, www.WorldBeerCup.org, www.BrewersPublications.comand any other website operated by the Brewers Association (each, a “Site”); or using the following mobile apps: the Brew Guru app, the Craft […]
Mid-Year 2021 Craft Beer Trends
How have craft brewers fared in the first half of 2021? Before I get into some of the data, I’ll point out that the best way to know for sure is to get the numbers from the brewers themselves, so part of the focus of this article is a thinly veiled promotion of the Brewers […]
Brewers Association Board Position Gives Brewery Vivant National Executive Platform
Kris Spaulding, co-owner and president of the Grand Rapids-based company Living Brewery, has long advocated for sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion in the local brewing community. Now she has a bigger platform to promote company values. Earlier this month, Spaulding was elected to serve as the pub brewery’s representative on the Brewers Association Board […]
California Breweries Launch Statewide Beer Collaborative for California Craft Brewers Association
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Breweries is launching a special statewide collaboration to benefit the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA), the nonprofit trade organization representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. “As we navigate the pandemic and look to the future, the CCBA is launching a celebratory, unifying beer that any […]
Ohio Craft Brewers Association releases economic impact study (11% decrease in craft beer production volume in 2020)
The COVID-19 pandemic has derailed years of steady growth for Ohio’s craft brewing industry, according to Ohio Craft Brewers Associationthe biennial economic impact study. The state’s independent craft breweries were responsible for a total economic impact of $880.7 million in 2020, down from the $967.1 million generated in 2018. The study, commissioned by the association […]
USDA Releases 2021 Hops Plantation Report
Industry Updates Link to article Link to author biography Writing By Bart Watson Economist Economist Bart Watson, Chief Economist of the Brewers Association, is a stats geek, beer lover and Cicerone® certified. He has a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, where, in addition to his dissertation, he completed a comprehensive survey of Bay […]
Brewers Association Launches Initiatives to Combat Sexual Harassment and Receives Second Complaint
As allegations of sexual harassment, assault and other workplace hostilities continue to surface on social media, the Brewers Association (BA) on Wednesday announced several initiatives to address the seemingly pervasive toxicity in the craft beer industry. violence-based violence in the craft brewing community, as well as ongoing conversations about inequity, discrimination and injustice more broadly, […]
New Jersey Brewers Association Response to Governor Murphy’s “Shot and A Beer”
Yesterday, in an effort to encourage continued COVID vaccinations, the Governor’s Office announced the launch of the “Shot and a Beer” program, allowing people to get a free beer at participating New Jersey breweries. Unfortunately, this program was passed with input from only a small sector of New Jersey’s craft brewing community, which unfortunately led […]
Celebrate American Craft Beer Week May 10-16
Press Releases Link to article May 4, 2021 Support small, independent American craft breweries with on-site purchases What The 15th edition American Craft Beer Week® returns May 10-16. National Beer Day, hosted by the Brewers Association (BA) – the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American craft brewers – encourages beer lovers to visit […]
Ohio Breweries Launches Statewide Fundraiser for Ohio Craft Brewers Association
Ohio Breweries Give Heart Statewide collaborative beer to benefit nonprofit brewing industry advocates. Columbus, Ohio – 70 Ohio breweries are gearing up to celebrate American Craft Beer Week next month with a special statewide collaboration beer. From the Heart is a fundraising beer benefiting the Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA), the nonprofit […]