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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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Know Before You Buy: Beer Can Specifications can specification communication

Know Before You Buy: Beer Can Specifications

Due to the current shortage, it is more important than ever to understand the specifications and performance of the cans you source. 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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What Makes a Good Brewery Website what makes a good brewery website

What Makes a Good Brewery Website

Your website should be truly yours! It is more important than ever to have a great website that tells your story and is easy to navigate.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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Social Media Tips and Tricks for Taprooms
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Social Media Tips and Tricks for Taprooms

In today's market, social media is a necessary aspect of our business. It is important to capitalize on this asset.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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Hop Evaluation Guidelines for Brewers Hop Selection Update 2021

Hop Evaluation Guidelines for Brewers

The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares helpful tips and best practices for evaluating hops at selection.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.

See Supply Chain Subcommittee's Articles
Employee Incentives during Times of Uncertainty and Change

Employee Incentives during Times of Uncertainty and Change

This year, making brewery employees feel appreciated is more important than ever. The Taprooms Committee shares ways they motivate their 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.

See Taprooms Committee's Articles
How One Brewery Is Utilizing New Relief from the Year-End COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Covid Stimulus Bill Providing Relief

How One Brewery Is Utilizing New Relief from the Year-End COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

Kurtis Cummings of Switchyard Brewing explains how he is using an SBA loan to obtain his own canning line via new relief from the 2020 year-end stimulus bill.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.

See Taprooms Committee's Articles
Quick Guide to Finding Efficiency and Saving Money at Your Brewery Sustainability Industry Update

Quick Guide to Finding Efficiency and Saving Money at Your Brewery

Learn how to turn your brewery's basic utilities data into simple improvements that save money and the environment.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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A Lot to Unpack: Choosing the Right Packaging for Curbside and To-Go Food A Lot to Unpack: Choosing the Right Packaging for Curbside and To-Go Food

A Lot to Unpack: Choosing the Right Packaging for Curbside and To-Go Food

To-go service has exploded over the past several months. As a result, takeout packaging has become an essential component of many operations. Brewers Association Executive Chef Adam Dulye offers tips on striking the right balance between cost, sustainability, guest perception, and branding.Read More

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As executive chef of the Brewers Association (BA), Adam Dulye educates on the compatibility of craft beer and contemporary cuisine. The Culinary Institute of America graduate has helmed several kitchens in craft beer-centric locations such as Boulder and Vail, Colo. and Portland, Ore. At the BA, Adam leads the culinary side of several events including SAVOR: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience, Paired at the Great American Beer Festival, and the World Beer Cup. Adam co-authored CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, designed for culinary schools and industry professionals.

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