01.03.13 - 0 comments

Craft Fights Back vs. the Foreign Beer Giants; Craft is Under-Spaced in the Off-Premise Chains

Using regional statistics on gross profit, this article by Todd Stevenson of Lagunitas establishes that craft is under-spaced and retailers should strongly resist moving craft brands to the warm shelf.  

12.21.12 - 0 comments

Brewpubs: Packaging Options

So many choices from glass to stainless steel growlers. Jack Curtain interviews several brewers who have chosen different paths when it comes to packaging. 

12.06.12 - 0 comments

Craft Brewers Conference Attendee Registration Now Open

Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) returns to the East Coast in 2013 on March 26-29. Registration is now open. 

11.26.12 - 0 comments

New Members Only Resource

Vermont Information Processing, Inc. (VIP), in cooperation with a group of participating beer suppliers and wholesalers has put together a document of best practices for managing seasonal items.  

11.14.12 - 0 comments

For the Love of Hops Member Pre-Sale Underway

Author Stan Hieronymus expertly explains the nature of hops, their origins, and how brewers maximize their positive attributes throughout the brewing process. 

11.02.12 - 0 comments

BA Board of Directors Election Results Announced

Chairman of the Brewers Association Board of Directors, Sam Calagione, announced the winning candidates of the recent Board of Directors election on the Association’s Forum. 

11.01.12 - 0 comments

State Guilds Network and Build Support for Local Breweries at the GABF

With a pavilion dedicated to state guilds and a national guilds gathering, the Great American Beer Festival helped these state brewers associations build support for breweries at a local level.  

10.31.12 - 0 comments

Brewpubs: How Much Does Your Beer Really Cost?

Scott Metzger of Freetail Brewing Co in San Antonio, TX offers advise on how to "Establishing an effective beer costing program in the Brewpub".  

10.19.12 - 0 comments

Brown Distributing Named 2012 Craft Beer Distributor of the Year

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and Brewers Association (BA) announce Brown Distributing as the Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Awards at the Great American Beer Festival. 

10.12.12 - 0 comments

Brewpubs Highlighted at Great American Beer Festival

To acknowledge the important role Brewpubs are playing the the craft brewing industry, Great American Beer Festival features a new Brewpub Pavilion with cheese pairings provided by the American Cheese Society.