06.14.13 - 0 comments

Guild Update: Wyoming

Wyoming stands as one of the last states without a state brewers association. Acacia Coast, State Brewers Association Coordinator, reports on her trip to the state for a meeting concerning possible guild formation. 

06.06.13 - 0 comments

Guild Update: Alabama Brewers Guild

The Alabama Brewers Guild recently held their annual meeting in Birmingham and, as part of the Brewers Association’s continuing commitment to support guilds across the country, the BA’s Pete Johnson participated as a guest speaker.  

06.03.13 - 0 comments

Guild Update: California Craft Brewers Association

California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) hosted their largest meeting recently at UC San Diego. Acacia Coast, State Brewers Association Coordinator, was in attendance. 

05.21.13 - 0 comments

Congressman Tonko and Other Government Officials Attend Shmaltz Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Coinciding with the first day of American Craft Beer Week, Shmaltz Brewing Company hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new Clifton Park, NY brewery. 

05.20.13 - 0 comments

Small Brewers Discuss Business Issues at U.S. Senate Forum

At the invitation of the United States Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, Brewers Association Chief Operating Officer Bob Pease and thirteen Brewers Association (BA) member brewers appeared before the committee on Thursday, May 16 to discu 

04.30.13 - 0 comments

A Win in Kentucky for Small Breweries

Kentucky Governor Beshear signs craft-friendly legislation, which makes it easier for breweries to sell beer in their tap rooms.  

04.18.13 - 0 comments

Oregon Brewers Guild Wins Tourism Award

Recently, the Oregon Tourism Commission presented the Oregon Brewers Guild with the 2012 Tourism and Hospitality Industry Achievement Award for International Marketing Development.  

04.15.13 - 0 comments

BA Members Speak to POLITICO About Small Brewers' Legislative Efforts (Video)

During the Craft Brewers Conference in Washington, D.C., Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Company spoke to POLITICO, covering topics from taxation to regulation. 

04.09.13 - 0 comments

Guild Update: South Dakota

As one of the last linger states with out a craft brewers guild, South Dakota recently had a meeting to discuss the formation of an association. Acacia Coast, of the BA, attended this meeting and provides an update. 

04.05.13 - 0 comments

Maryland Senator Mikulski Meets with Small Brewers, Joins Caucus

After a meeting to discuss small brewer issues with brewery representatives in Maryland, Senator Barbara Mikulski announced that she will join the Senate Small Brewers Caucus.