Jan/Feb Issue
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- Export Seminars at Craft Brewers Conference
- 2010 Launch Plan from Systembolaget
- Read the latest Export Development Program Newsletter
MARKETING TOOLS
- Retailers make plans now for American Craft Beer Week May 2010
Brewers Association Announces 2009 Craft Brewer Sales Numbers
The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for US breweries, released 2009 data on the US craft brewing industry. 
Full Conference Registration Option is Now Closed!
Due to extraordinary demand, the 2010 Craft Brewers Conference has reached capacity for Full Conference registrations. While the Brewers Association planned for growth, Full Conference registrations grew a full 40% over last year, and meeting space cannot be expanded at this date.
Congressman Peter DeFazio to Deliver Keynote Address at Craft Brewers Conference
Keynote speaker Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon) will officially open the Brewers Association's (BA) Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) in Chicago, Illinois on April 8, 2010.
Representative Markey (CO) Latest Cosponsors on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation
Colorado Representative Markey is the latest to support small brewers; co-sponsor HR 4278.
Representative McDermott (WA) Latest Cosponsors on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction
Washington Representative McDermott latest to cosponsor bill to help small brewers.
Draught Quality Manual
This is a great resource for draught installers, wholesalers and retailers and covers topics that include line cleaning, draught system components and design, gas dispense and balance, and proper pouring and sanitation. For a quick reference and easy to print pages visit the wiki-format website DraughtQuality.org or order printed copies.
Government Affairs
Representative Markey (CO) Latest Cosponsors on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation
Colorado Representative Markey is the latest to support small brewers; co-sponsor HR 4278. .
Representative McDermott (WA) Latest Cosponsors on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction
Washington Representative McDermott latest to cosponsor bill to help small brewers..
Events
- Wed April 07, 2010
Craft Brewers Conference - Sat April 10, 2010
World Beer Cup® - Mon May 17, 2010
American Craft Beer Week - Sat June 05, 2010
SAVOR: an American Craft Beer & Food Experience - Thu September 16, 2010
Great American Beer Festival℠
Brewery Tweets
@dogfishbeer: Mmm. RT @sloanbrew: Indian Brown Ale + black bean burrito = nice combo. malt compliments earthy notes, foils heat. hops play off spice.
@keweenawbrewing: We just got some KBC baseball caps in...come and get yours today. (Sorry, no shipping.) http://bit.ly/awPBwA
@ShipyardBrewing: Eastland Park Hotel Portland, Maine - Cool new overnight package: Beer, Bed & Breakfast - featuring Shipyard beer -- http://bit.ly/9uEFYz
21stAmendment: @RT @dwiyrick: @21stAmendment @ParkwayTavern tonight! Anyone know what they will be pouring? (I heard a Randall and Back in Black..hmm)
@Schlafly: Watching a guitar played with a beer bottle at The Pageant. Sadly...not a Schlafly. Still worth price of admission.