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 […]
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 10, 2022– After its 125th anniversary, pioneering San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing Company continues its spirit of innovation in 2022 with the release of its new West Coast IPA. Rolling out nationwide this month, the bold and bright West Coast IPA joins Anchor’s year-round beer portfolio, which includes last year’s releases, Tropical Hazy […]
STRATFORD, Conn. & SAN DIEGO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 7, 2022– There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for drinkers who crave a light, non-alcoholic, classic, simple yet expertly crafted beer for any occasion – or none at all. Athletic Lite debuts March 7, with just 25 calories, 5 carbs, and zero hangovers. This press […]
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 […]
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 preamble is crisp, clean, and made with an American malt and single hop grown by American military veterans at Dog Star Hops in Michigan. It has a light malt sweetness balanced by a restrained herbal hop profile formulated by our award-winning brewmaster, Bob Rupprecht“said Alan Beal, CEO of Armed Forces Brewing Company. The beer […]
STONINGTON — Charlie Buffum, owner and founder of the Cottrell Brewing Company, still remembers the day he produced his first keg of beer. A proud young brewer who was new to the game, Buffum and a staff member took the keg down the street from the Harris Graphics/Pawcatuck Business Park building on Mechanic Street to […]
St. George Brewing’s retired brewmaster Andy Rathmann (right) with brewery president Bill Spence (left) and business manager Heather Gauthier. (WY Daily/Ben Mackin) HAMPTON — To say that the St. George Brewing Company is an institution would be an oversimplification. As one of the oldest craft breweries in the Commonwealth and the oldest on Hampton Roads, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Monster joins the alcoholic beverage space, strikes a deal to acquire the Austin-based beer and seltzer company that bought the Dallas brewery in 2018. DALLAS — Deep Ellum Brewing Co. of Dallas has been acquired by Monster Beverage Corporation as part of a larger transaction, the California-based company said in a news release Thursday. For […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pabst Brewing Company, LLC (“Pabst”), one of North America’s largest privately owned brewing companies, today announced the appointment of Paul Chibe to succeed Eugene Kashper as President and Chief Executive Officer General, effective December 1, 2021. Kashper will remain Chairman of the Board and continue to play an active role in the company. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Brewers Association published its annual list of the 50 largest craft breweries in the United States, and as always, it’s interesting to see new breweries sneak into the mix. These figures of course reflect the deeply damaging and difficult period that almost all breweries have experienced during the pandemic-scarred year of 2020, which particularly […]
(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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on the retail landscape in the United States, transforming shopping in 2020 and likely for years to come. These changes are causing retailers to reconsider their store selection and layout as they seek to stay relevant and adapt to changing shopping behaviors. While there are likely many possible tweaks […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]