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The latest resources from the Brewers Association and its subcommittees on things like safety, sustainability, draught quality, raw materials, and more.

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Engagement with Community and Customers

In a taproom brewery, the customer experience and their interactions in your taproom can be even more important than your beer.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Taprooms Committee's main objective is to foster the sharing of resources and ideas between taproom class breweries. As taproom brewery revenue is generated mainly from onsite sales, the committee’s job is to create resources that help breweries find ways to get customers to come to the taproom, stay a while, and keep coming back.

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The Taprooms Committee Discusses Time-Off Requests and Scheduling

The Taprooms Committee talks schedule management and team attendance, especially as it relates to part-time and front-of-house staff.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Taprooms Committee's main objective is to foster the sharing of resources and ideas between taproom class breweries. As taproom brewery revenue is generated mainly from onsite sales, the committee’s job is to create resources that help breweries find ways to get customers to come to the taproom, stay a while, and keep coming back.

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Waste Not, Want Not: A Guide to Zero Waste Beer Events

Learn how to plan, execute, and celebrate with less waste at your next event from this sustainability resource on zero waste beer events. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Sustainability Subcommittee serves the Brewers Association purpose by helping current members and future generations to brew the highest quality beers in a manner that strengthens the value of our businesses, increases the resiliency of the natural environment and agricultural systems that provide brewing ingredients, and enhances the lives of our workforce and the communities we call home.

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Diving Deeper on Brewpub Sales Strategies

Th Brewpubs Committee discusses service models, upselling, retail sales strategies, and employee incentives.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewpubs Committee is a diverse group of brewers that share a passion for elevating the craft beer culture of all members and serve to help promote the vision of the Brewers Association. The Brewpubs Committee serves the BA vision by: developing and disseminating solutions that drive the greatest business value for our membership; sharing best practices, tools, and resources that are applicable to brewpubs of all sizes; and fostering a collaborative environment among brewpub owners, operators, and brewers, and ultimately, our guests.

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Supply Chain Updates – July 2022

The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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Don’t Let the Heat Stress You Out: Tips for Keeping Employees Safe

Trying to beat the heat at your brewery? Check out these helpful tips from the Brewers Association Safety Subcommittee on preventing and responding to heat stress.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Safety Subcommittee increases safety awareness of Brewers Association members with the goals of minimizing risk and preventing harm to people, products, and facilities.

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Observing Juneteenth

A brief history of Juneteenth, considerations to help you avoid common missteps, recommendations for your commemoration or celebration.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Education Subcommittee works to promote and facilitate education about DEI best practices and improve cultural competency among Brewers Association members and the broader craft brewing community.

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Observing Pride Month

Celebrate Pride Month with intention, care, and respect by educating yourself and steering clear of "rainbow washing."Read More

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Brewers Association

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Education Subcommittee works to promote and facilitate education about DEI best practices and improve cultural competency among Brewers Association members and the broader craft brewing community.

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Celebrating Our Many Cultures

Cultural observances brighten our calendars with opportunities to learn more about each other and our vibrant histories.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Education Subcommittee works to promote and facilitate education about DEI best practices and improve cultural competency among Brewers Association members and the broader craft brewing community.

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Bias in Hiring: It’s More Subtle than You Think

Discover five lesser-known types of hiring bias that can limit diversity and learn inclusive and equitable strategies for combatting them.Read More

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Equity & Inclusion Partner

A former professor of Communication Studies, Dr. J Jackson-Beckham dedicated her academic career to the study of American beer. Today, she helps craft beverage organizations develop inclusive, equitable, and just practices that drive success, build communities, and empower individuals through her professional development platform, Crafted For All, LLC. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Craft x EDU (pronounced “craft by E-D-U”), a nonprofit whose mission is to champion equity, inclusion, and justice in the craft brewing community through education and professional development. She is an author, speaker, and vocal advocate for the craft beverage community. In 2018, Dr. J was named the Brewers Association's first ever Diversity Ambassador. Today, Jackson-Beckham leads the Brewers Association's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) department as the association's Equity & Inclusion Partner.

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