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Brewers Guild Update: Pennsylvania

Acacia Coast attends the Brewers of Pennsylvania annual guild meeting. More

Small Brewers on Capitol Hill

Small brewers spend time in the nation's capital.  More

Brewers Guild Update: Alaska

Small brewers of Alaska meet for their annual guild meeting during Alaska Beer Week. More

Michigan Guild Kicks Off New Year with Substance and Style

Michigan small brewers convene for annual winter conference. More

Export Development Program at 2012 Fancy Food Show

The Fancy Food Show attracts a large contingent of buyers from the US and internationally, helping American craft brewers gain exposure in the marketplace and ultimately sell more craft beer domestically and abroad.  More

Congressman Tours and Tastes at North Carolina Breweries

U.S. Representative Brad Miller (D-NC) toured two small brewers in Raleigh, NC, recently, highlighting his support of the Small BREW Act. More

Delaware Senators Visit Local Brewery

Fordham Brewing meets with Democratic Senators Carper and Coons. More

US Senator Visits Ohio Craft Brewer

Great Lakes Brewing Co. provides an update to US Senator Rob Portman's visit to their Cleveland brewery. More

Texas Small Brewer Wins Partial Victory Against State Alcoholic Beverage Commission

In a decision handed down earlier this week by the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, several provisions of Texas alcohol law have been found to violate the First Amendment of the Constitution. The court found in favor of Jester Kin More

Brewers Guild Update: Arizona

Trip notes on a recent Arizona Brewers Guild meeting by State Brewers Association Coordinator, Acacia Coast. More

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Monthly Legal Briefs

Find out what is happening locally and nationally in the Monthly Legal Briefs. This comprehensive summary can be found in our Government Affairs section.

BA Blog

What's That Sound? The BPA Clock is Ticking.

BPA is in the news this week. I don't mean Belgian Pale Ale. I mean Bisphenol-A. The FDA will rule on whether to accept or reject a Natural Resources Defense Council petition on the suitability of epoxy-based liners that contain BPA going forward. More