Something extraordinary is happening in the brewery supply chain. The malting barley industry is evolving in exciting ways, albeit at a slower pace than the hops industry. That’s understandable given the relative scales of the two crops. Malt is the soul …Read More

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Written By Chris Swersey , Competition Manager

Competition Manager

Chris Swersey lives in Salmon, Idaho. He serves as competition manager, organizing and executing the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions. He also organizes the Beer Sensory Evaluation Program and serves as a staff member of the Events and Technical committees and several subcommittees.

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The Brewers Association (BA) has released a new resource, Wastewater Management Guidance Manual. Since publishing Water and Wastewater: Treatment/Volume Reduction Manual, there has been significant regulatory and brewery activity regarding wastewater treatment. The continued rapid growth of craft brewing in …Read More

Brewers Association (BA) technical committee has published best practice guidance Managing Malting Barley and Grains Supply Chain Quality, intended to increase understanding, scrutiny and accountability at all levels of the North American malting barley, wheat and grains supply chain. The technical …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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By Ryan Farrell At the conclusion of a recent all-staff meeting, Brewers Association staff members played three rounds of “The Price is Right.” Employees were asked to “come on down” to the stage, where we presented them with a beer …Read More

Registration for the 2016 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America® is now open. The conference will take place April 10-13 in Washington, D.C. The Craft Brewers Conference is the only industry event that serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries. Register Now Learn New Things For professional brewers, …Read More

Attendee registration for the 2017 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® opens Thursday, December 1. This year’s conference will take place April 10-13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) is an industry event that …Read More

The Brewers Association (BA) is accepting resumes for two positions, the existing quality ambassador and the newly created quality instructor. The quality ambassador position will become available at the end of 2016 as current Ambassador Dick Cantwell is embarking on new …Read More

The Brewers Association (BA) is pleased to announce the five candidates elected to the Brewers Association Board of Directors. The board of directors govern the activities of the professional division of the BA and other divisions, including the American Homebrewers Association, …Read More

During a visit to Belgium to participate as a judge in the Brussels Beer Challange, Brewers Association (BA) Supply Chain Specialist Chris Swersey was honored by the Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle. This award is presented each year to individuals …Read More