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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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Ensuring Quality and Compatibility of Beer Packaged in Cans

The Brewers Association is aware of recent market withdrawals of U.S.-made beer packaged in cans. Not all types of beer or beer brands are compatible with all types of beer cans. Brewers should assess every beer brand they intend to package in cans to ensure favorable sensory and performance outcomes. Read More

Franchise Law Resources

The Franchise Law Resource "Accommodation of Small Brewers in State Beer Franchise Laws" has been updated for Brewers Association members. View the new version.Read More

Enforcement Alert: Social Media Advertising

In light of several recent communications from the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to individual breweries, members are urged to review the TTB’s guidance on the use of social media in the advertising of alcoholic beverages.Read More

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Becoming a “Best Supplier” – The Value of Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

MadTree Brewing sent a survey to distributors to identify the things that a supplier can provide. Eight key areas were compiled from the feedback.Read More

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The Marketing Development Committee works to build awareness for the vitality of the craft beer segment through media and vehicles such as tradeshows, publications, sell sheets, and events. The member-run committee creates opportunities for independent brewers to meet chain buyers and distributors, provides educational and sales tools for distributors and retailers to continue to build craft, and creates initiatives to profitably and responsibly grow the share of craft in all retail classes of trade.

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Lake Anne Brew House raised $18,000 for the Reston Historic Trust & Museum at their annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

Managing Donation Requests

Managing donation requests at your brewery can be overwhelming. Maximize the impact of your donations for both charities and your brewery with these ideas. Read More

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The Taproom 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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Artifacts from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History new exhibit that will feature brewing history. Photos courtesy of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

Smithsonian Set To Showcase Brewing History

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will explore the history and industry of brewing in the United States in a new showcase located within the “FOOD: Transforming the American Table” exhibition beginning Oct. 25.Read More

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