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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. , […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Craft Brewing Industry Production Report 2020

Figures reveal record number of breweries in operation, first drop in production in modern craft era 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 2020, small independent brewers collectively produced […]

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Brewers Association Reveals List of Top 50 Craft Breweries for 2020 Thefullpint.com

(Boulder, CO) – The Brewers AssociationOpens in a new window—the non-profit professional association dedicated to small and independent Opens in a new window US Brewers — today released its annual list of the top 50 producing craft breweries and all breweries in the United States, based on beer sales volume. Of the 50 largest breweries, […]

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Brewers Association Releases 2021 Beer Style Guidelines

New categories include Kentucky Common Beer, New Zealand-Style Pale Ale and India Pale Ale, Belgian-Style Session Ale Boulder, Colorado.—The Brewers Association (BA)—the nonprofit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting small, independent craft brewers in the United States—released its 2021 Beer Style Guidelines today. Revised and revised annually by the BA, these guidelines serve as […]

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Brewers Association Board Begins 2021 Term

Boulder, Colorado.—The Brewers Association, the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small independent American brewers, today announced its 2021 Board of Directors, adding four new representatives to the 20-person board. Dan Kleban, co-founder of Maine Beer Company (Freeport, Maine) remains chairman of the board for a second term. He has served on the board of directors […]

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Brewers Association Announces Mentorship Program

The 12-week program aims to nurture emerging craft beer professionals Boulder, Colorado. • January 7, 2021—The Brewers Association (BA)—the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American craft brewers—announced today the launch of its mentorship program. The program aims to increase the diversity of the workforce, leadership and ownership of small independent craft breweries by […]

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Brewers Association Receives Susan Harwood Grant from Department of Labor

OSHA grant awarded for the development of safety training for the maintenance of draft beer lines Boulder, Colorado. • October 21, 2020 – The Brewers Association (BA) – the trade association representing small independent American craft brewers – received a grant from the Susan Harwood Training Program through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) […]

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Affinity and Rebate Program – Brewers Association

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Marc Sorini joins the Brewers Association as General Counsel

Veteran liquor lawyer brings decades of experience at critical time for craft beer Boulder, Colorado • July 6, 2020– The Brewers Association (BA) – the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American craft brewers – today announced the hiring of Marc Sorini, JD, as its first-ever in-house general counsel. Sorini has been an advocate […]

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Brewers Association Names 2020 Industry Award Recipients

Oscar Wong (Highland Brewing Co.), Brendan McGivney (Odell Brewing Co.) and Adam DeBower (Austin Beerworks) receive honors Boulder, Colorado. • June 30, 2020 — The Brewers Association (BA) – the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American craft brewers – today announced the winners of its 2020 industry awards. Three members of the brewing […]

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The National Independent Beer Run Day returns on July 3

This Independence Day, Don’t Forget Independent Craft Beer Boulder, Colorado. • June 16, 2020 – Ahead of the biggest holiday of the summer, Independence Day, the Brewers Association – the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small independent American brewers – coordinates the second annual National Independent Beer Day alongside craft breweries nationwide. What One of […]

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Great American Beer Festival Pivots for 2020

America’s Biggest Annual Beer Contest Goes Ahead, Festival Will Happen Online Boulder, Colorado. • May 21, 2020 – The Great American Oktoberfest® (GABF), the nation’s largest beer festival and competition, will transform its 2020 event, originally scheduled for September 24-26 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, into an immersive online experience on October 16-17. […]

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Brewers Association publishes annual growth report for 2019

Boulder, Colorado. • April 14, 2020 — The Brewers Association (BA) – the trade association representing small and independent1 America’s Craft Brewers today released annual growth figures for the craft brewing industry in the United States.2 In 2019, small independent brewers collectively produced 26.3 million barrels of beer and achieved just under 4% total growth3bringing […]

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Brewers Association Releases 2020 Beer Style Guidelines

Boulder, Colorado. • March 17, 2020 — The Brewers Association, the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small, independent American brewers, has released its 2020 Beer Style Guidelines. Updated annually, the association’s guidelines reflect, wherever possible, historical significance, authenticity or high visibility in today’s commercial beer market, and are used by brewers and competition organizers of […]