U.S. Senator Gary Peters Stops by Short’s Brewing - Via Brewers Association

Small Brewers Caucus member Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) recently stopped by the Short’s Brewing Company production facility. As a small business advocate, Senator Peters is a co-sponsor of bipartisan legislation that aims to reduce excise taxes for small craft breweries in Michigan and across the country—the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. “Craft breweries like Short’s are helping to strengthen […]

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BA’s Chris Swersey Honored by Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle - Via Brewers Association

During a visit to Belgium to participate as a judge in the Brussels Beer Challange, Brewers Association (BA) Supply Chain Specialist Chris Swersey was honored by the Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle. This award is presented each year to individuals who have contributed to the brewing profession and the promotion of Belgian beer. Chris Swersey has served […]

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Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Visits Southern Star Brewing - Via Brewers Association

On Thursday November 3, Congressman Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Representative of Texas’s 8th Congressional District visited Southern Star Brewing in Conroe, Texas to discuss the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) and the Ways and Means Committee’s blueprint for tax reform in the 115th Congress. He was joined […]

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Steve Bradt - Via Brewers Association

What’s your current position at your brewery? I am head brewer at Free State Brewing Co. in Lawrence, Kansas. What’s new at Free State and what’s next on the horizon? Free State continues to grow and adapt to the same changes and challenges that I see reflected throughout our industry from my BA board of […]

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Florida, Craft Beer and Presidential Politics - Via Brewers Association

We’re nearing the end of election season, a time of year when we get to vote for president of the United States, members of Congress, governors, and, in some states, even dog catchers. Our elected officials on the state and federal levels are important to brewers and can greatly impact their day-to-day lives. It’s always […]

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Florida Guild Helps Pass Law Allowing Brewery Directional Signs - Via Brewers Association

In an effort to continue “putting Florida breweries on the map,” the Florida Brewers Guild (FBG) worked with the Florida Department of Transportation during the 2016 legislative session to draft and pass a statute authorizing the placement of directional signs for Florida breweries. Rather than opting for a limited highway exit sign, the new law […]

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Big Beer Doesn’t Think Choice Matters. They’re Wrong. - Via Brewers Association

By Bob Pease When I read this week that Anheuser Busch-InBev’s Carlos Brito thinks “consumers are a bit tired of choice,” I had to ask myself what he’s been drinking. After all, we are only a few weeks out from last month’s Great American Beer Festival, where a sold-out crowd of 60,000 beer lovers sampled 3,800+ […]

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2016 GABF Medal Winners Analyzed - Via Brewers Association

Another year, another record number of entries for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Once again, all 50 states entered the competition with 19 states sending more than 100 entries—up from 18 states in 2015. In addition to already being the largest beer competition in the world, this makes GABF the most geographically diverse professional beer […]

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American Homebrewers Association Releases Seven Up-and-Coming Homebrewing Destinations - Via Brewers Association

Live a Hoppy Life in these Homebrew Hot Spots Boulder, CO • October 31, 2016—Celebrating the thriving community and culture of homebrewing, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA)—the leading community for homebrewers—unveiled a list of cities across the U.S. where homebrewing is on the rise. By examining a number of factors including economic impact, proximity to craft […]

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Jimmy Valm - Via Brewers Association

What’s your current position at your brewery, and how did you get started in the craft brewing industry? I am director of brewing operations at Cape May Brewery in Cape May, N.J. Before that I was the production manager at Brooklyn Brewery, and prior to that I was a brewing shift manager for Heineken UK. […]

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State of the Crop – Barley and Malt Insights, 2016 and Beyond - Via Brewers Association

In this Power Hour, Ian Ward of BSG Select Ingredients presents the latest information about the barley crop, both domestic and international, covering yield volume and quality of the current year’s crop. Ian also discusses malt issues and malt economics. More than raw numbers and data, Ian also shares his expert insights on developing trends […]

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Vote Now: Board of Directors Election - Via Brewers Association

Just over a week remains of the 2016 Board of Directors election. I’m asking you to take 10-15 minutes to cast a ballot and help shape the future of the Brewers Association—your trade association. It’s an easy process and your engagement is critical, so please read the candidate bios and watch their video statements on the […]

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A Modern Brewpub’s Quality Control Program - Via Brewers Association

By Dana Garves Many brewpubs are eager to implement quality control, but are hesitant for a number of reasons. The main concern is that quality control (QC) is too expensive for a brewpub budget. This is a common misconception; in the technological age, scientific equipment is available at affordable prices. Some believe QC is an […]

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Has the Slowdown Continued? - Via Brewers Association

Q3 Update The mid-year production survey made clear that craft brewing growth has slowed in 2016, but did that deceleration continue in the third quarter of the year? The answer is complicated, and illustrates the difficulty in nailing down any sector-wide statistics in an era where we are approaching 5,000 breweries with an increasingly diverse set […]

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5 Reasons Why the Majority of Congress Supports CBMTRA - Via Brewers Association

Last week, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA), legislation championed by the Brewers Association, received its 51st sponsor in the Senate, Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota. A few days later she was joined by Senator Barbara Boxer of California. Thanks to these two senators, the legislation now has more than 50 […]

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Dan Kleban - Via Brewers Association

What’s your current role at your brewery? I’m the co-founder and brewer at Maine Beer Company in Portland, Maine. How long have you served on the BA board of directors? Since February 2015. What’s new at Maine Beer Company and what’s next on the horizon? We aren’t focused so much on volume growth at the […]

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Protecting the Supply Chain - Via Brewers Association

This article was originally published in the May/June 2016 issue of The New Brewer—a bi-monthly journal published by the Brewers Association. As Brewers Association (BA) member breweries continue to grow and gain market share, looking to the future becomes more and more important. Small, independent brewers have specific immediate concerns, but identifying and addressing long-term problems […]

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Travelocity Debuts New Beer Tourism Index - Via Brewers Association

Beercations Are Booming Beer tourism is a big deal. We estimate that in 2014, more than 10 million people toured small and independent craft breweries. That’s a lot of brewery tours. Just search “beercations” and you’ll get a plethora of results on where to tour local breweries. More than 7 percent of craft sales (by […]

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Brewers Association Announces New Sustainability Mentor - Via Brewers Association

The Brewers Association (BA) is pleased to announce the appointment of industry expert John Stier to the newly created position of sustainability mentor. In his role, Stier will spearhead the BA Benchmarking Project. His responsibilities will include soliciting data collection for the annual BA Benchmarking Report, data verification and input in developing the report. Most […]

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Michigan Guild Organizes State Legislative Outreach - Via Brewers Association

In late September, nearly 80 members of the Michigan Brewers Guild (MBG) gathered to show a united front with the state’s elected officials. “It’s important for us to host this event each year to keep our names and faces in front of legislators,” said Scott Graham, executive director of the Michigan Brewers Guild. “Our association is […]

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