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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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The Yeast Nutrition Puzzle: What Your Yeast Really Needs Yeast Nutrition

The Yeast Nutrition Puzzle: What Your Yeast Really Needs

Demystifying yeast nutrition so that you can get more efficient ferments in your cellar and stretch the value of your yeast through more generations.Read More

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First published in 1983 to help commercial start-up breweries find their way during the early days of the craft beer revolution, The New Brewer has evolved along with the maturing craft brewing industry. Today, the magazine offers practical insights and advice for American craft breweries ranging in production from fewer than 100 barrels per year up to six million barrels.

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Can I Make a Functional Health Claim on Hop Water?

Can I Make a Functional Health Claim on Hop Water?

Short answer? Probably not.Read More

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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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How Worried Should We Be About Smoke Taint in Hops?  Composite image: aerial shot of a wildfire and closeup of hop cones

How Worried Should We Be About Smoke Taint in Hops? 

Continued drought and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia have raised concerns about the potential effect of smoke taint on the 2026 hop crop. Read More

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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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CO2 Supply Chain Remains Tenuous 

CO2 Supply Chain Remains Tenuous 

Recent upstream disruptions in the southeastern United States have exposed the fragility of North America's beverage-grade CO2 supply.Read More

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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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Functional Beverages: Development and Production Challenges 

Functional Beverages: Development and Production Challenges 

Development of a functional beverage can involve a complex interplay of substances that react differently from traditional ingredients.Read More

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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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Health Claims and Functional Beverages: Know the Rules  A woman shopping for energy drinks at a grocery store.

Health Claims and Functional Beverages: Know the Rules 

The rapidly expanding “functional beverage” market has potential for brewers looking to expand. But there are some important restrictions to be aware of when marketing these products—including the Jelly Bean Rule.Read More

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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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What Firestone Walker Brewing Company Can Teach Every Brewery About Social Media

What Firestone Walker Brewing Company Can Teach Every Brewery About Social Media

"People connect with people before they connect with products."Read More

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Stephanie Grant is an Atlanta-based content strategist and James Beard–nominated writer who helps breweries stand out online through storytelling.

She has worked in the beer industry since 2017—starting as a writer covering beer and makers, then moving in-house as a brewery marketing coordinator. That combination of journalism and hands-on brewery experience shapes how she approaches storytelling today.

Stephanie’s writing has appeared in CraftBeer.com, Good Beer Hunting, and The New Brewer. She now works independently with breweries to translate behind-the-scenes work into story-driven content that builds trust, reflects the in-person experience, and gives people a reason to choose them.

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Expanding Product Portfolios: Planning for Success Brewer making cider

Expanding Product Portfolios: Planning for Success

Thinking about expanding beyond beer? Learn key considerations—regulatory, branding, packaging, and marketing—before launching a new beverage line.Read More

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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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