The 2026 Beer Style Guidelines add Rice Lager as a new style category and include updates to Belgian and German styles based on brewer and judge feedback.Read More

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Written By Chuck Skypeck , Technical Brewing Projects Director

Technical Brewing Projects Director

Chuck joined the Brewers Association staff in 2013 after a long career as a craft brewer. He opened Tennessee’s first brewpub, Boscos, in 1992. As an owner and director of brewery operations for Boscos Brewing Company, he opened additional brewpubs in Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2007, Chuck opened and operated Ghost River Brewing in Memphis. He has served as chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Advisors, chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Directors, and was a member of the first Board of Directors for the Brewers Association. In his capacity as technical brewing projects manager, Chuck works with the Technical Committee and the safety, sustainability, quality, draught beer quality, engineering, and supply chain subcommittees to encourage and facilitate best practices in all phases of Brewers Association members' brewery operations.

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Changing consumer behaviors, retailer rationalization, cost increases from inflation and tariffs, and more competition than ever were compounding difficulties in 2025. While many of the headwinds aren’t expected to disappear in 2026, there may be reason for cautious optimism in some areas.Read More

With a refreshed schedule in 2026, CBC will deliver a more streamlined program that better matches the needs of today’s beverage professionals while fostering a more structured conference experience. Read More

Guidara, co-founder of Make It Nice and former co-owner of the world-renowned Eleven Madison Park, is the author of Unreasonable Hospitality. His philosophy—rooted in empowering teams, creating unforgettable guest experiences, and leading with purpose—has reshaped the way industries think about service and culture.Read More

The Brewers Association is pleased to announce the six candidates elected to the Board of Directors. Positions start in February 2026.Read More

Registration for the World Beer Cup, the world's most prestigious beer and cider competition, is open from Nov. 11-Dec. 12, 2025.Read More

Mohr-Ramirez brings experience in legislative strategy, advocacy, and coalition building to the Brewers Association’s government affairs teamRead More

The Brewers Association's 2025 Board of Directors election is officially open. Voting is quick, online, and helps shape the direction of your association and the craft brewing community.Read More

The Brewers Association hosted the 8th annual Hopsource, a crowd-sourced sensory evaluation of experimental hop varieties, September 23–25 at Yakima Valley Hops (YVH). Hopsource connects brewers directly with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) Public Hop Breeding Program, …Read More

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Written By Chuck Skypeck , Technical Brewing Projects Director

Technical Brewing Projects Director

Chuck joined the Brewers Association staff in 2013 after a long career as a craft brewer. He opened Tennessee’s first brewpub, Boscos, in 1992. As an owner and director of brewery operations for Boscos Brewing Company, he opened additional brewpubs in Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2007, Chuck opened and operated Ghost River Brewing in Memphis. He has served as chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Advisors, chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Directors, and was a member of the first Board of Directors for the Brewers Association. In his capacity as technical brewing projects manager, Chuck works with the Technical Committee and the safety, sustainability, quality, draught beer quality, engineering, and supply chain subcommittees to encourage and facilitate best practices in all phases of Brewers Association members' brewery operations.

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