The American Homebrewers Association is transitioning from Brewers Association oversight to become an independent nonprofit.Read More

Common Space Brewery invites breweries around the country to brew their own beer called WE LOVE LA with proceeds going to a forthcoming selection of non-profits supporting the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.Read More

The conference will take place in Indianapolis from April 28 – May 1, 2025. Registration is now open, and industry members are encouraged to secure their spot today.Read More

This winter, breweries across the country are inviting beer lovers and non-drinkers alike to visit their taprooms and "Pour Love into Local."Read More

The Brewers Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Colby Cox and Shawna Cormier to the Brewers Association Board of Directors.Read More

As the current vice president of strategy and membership and the former chief economist of the Brewers Association, Bart is a well-known and respected voice in the industry.  Read More

BA staff and members of the Sustainability Subcommittee have now updated the Solid Waste Management Manual, originally published in 2014.Read More

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Written By Technical Team , Brewers Association

Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Technical Brewing Projects Team has over 50 years of craft beer industry experience and works alongside the Technical Committee to promote access to raw materials; support research and advances in sustainability, education, technology, and raw materials; foster a commitment to holistic safety, quality, and operational excellence; support the well-being and a sense of belonging of the people of the craft brewing community; and promote sustainable operational practices that enhance environmental stewardship. The team comprises Chuck Skypeck, Technical Brewing Projects Director; Katie Fromuth, Technical Brewing Projects Manager; and Adriana Terrón, Technical Brewing Projects Administrative Specialist.

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As 2024 comes to a close, the Brewers Association recaps a year of decelerated growth and continued honing of offerings.Read More

The Brewers Association is seeking to contract a facilitator to develop a "Financial Foundations Workshop" for the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference®.Read More

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Written By MacKenzie Staples , Education Program Manager

Education Program Manager

MacKenzie Staples is the education program manager for the Brewers Association. In addition to managing the resources and articles on BrewersAssociation.org, she organizes the seminars for the Craft Brewers Conference® (CBC), curates the webinars in the BA Collab Hour series, and serves as the staff liaison for the CBC Seminar Subcommittee. She is originally from Texas where she fell in love with craft beer, and is proud to say that she has visited over 800 U.S. small and independent craft breweries.

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The Annual Raw Material Survey is now open! This survey tracks hop, barley, and fermentables use at a high level to support suppliers, government affairs efforts, and to help breweries understand peer benchmarks.Read More

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Written By Matt Gacioch , Staff Economist

Staff Economist

Matt Gacioch (he/him), staff economist for the Brewers Association, helps members make sense of the data that enable their businesses to thrive. He brings experience from market analytics, brewery operations, and consulting, along with an MBA, MS, and BS from the University of Michigan. Follow him on Instagram @craft_econ

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