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Anchor Brewing Company Launches West Coast IPA | Business and finance
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 […]
Athletic Brewing Company Launches Alcohol-Free Crisp Beer, Athletic Lite | Your money
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 […]
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 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. , […]
Armed Forces Brewing Company Releases Most Patriotic Light Beer Ever: Preamble
“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 […]
End of an Era: Cottrell Brewing Company to Close After 25 Years | stonington
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 […]
Leading the Way in Craft Beer: St. George Brewing Company
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deep Ellum Brewing Company Acquired in $330M Deal
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 […]
Southern Roots Brewing Company is open for business | Business
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pabst Brewing Company appoints Paul Chibe as CEO
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Brewers Association Reveals America’s Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies for 2020
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
Craftsmanship is key to beer selection
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]