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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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Are You Prepared for CO2 Supply Disruptions? Woman hooking up kegs CO2 lines

Are You Prepared for CO2 Supply Disruptions?

The unavailability of CO2 has the potential to bring production to a halt. Shortages in California illustrate how tenuous the supply of beverage-grade CO2 remains.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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No Taxes on Tips or Overtime? Here’s What It Means Bustling taproom

No Taxes on Tips or Overtime? Here’s What It Means

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces tax breaks on tips and overtime. This guide explains what’s changing and how it impacts workers and employers.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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2025 Long View Outlook on Three Critical Brewing Ingredients Four quadrants showing cans, hops, barley, and water.

2025 Long View Outlook on Three Critical Brewing Ingredients

The Supply Chain Subcommittee provides a long view, deep dive into three key ingredients used to produce beer—hops, barley malt, and carbon dioxide (CO2).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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Debunking Franchise Law Myths pallets of beer cans

Debunking Franchise Law Myths

Franchise laws impact thousands of small and independent brewers nationwide, yet misconceptions persist. In this article we highlight five of the biggest myths about the brewer-distributor relationship.Read More

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Equity & Inclusion Partner

Dr. J Jackson-Beckham is an author, speaker, and vocal advocate for the craft beverage community. After being named the Brewers Association’s first Equity & Inclusion Partner in 2018, she went on to lead both its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department, and its Member Resources team until 2025. Today, she continues to support the industry as an independent thought leader and changemaker.

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How To Tune Up Your CO2 System for Max Efficiency CO2 shortage hero

How To Tune Up Your CO2 System for Max Efficiency

Optimize CO2 usage by performing system maintenance and conducting audits to keep business running smoothly and reduce costs.Read More

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Brewers Association

The mission of the Maintenance and Engineering Subcommittee is to develop and enhance the craft brewing community's preparedness related to equipment and other technical aspects of building and maintaining a brewery.

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Hosting Television and Movies in the Taproom: Essential Dos and Don’ts viewing party with pitcher of beer and popcorn

Hosting Television and Movies in the Taproom: Essential Dos and Don’ts

Airing television programming or movies in your establishment almost always requires a license. Avoid costly fines with these dos and don'ts.Read More

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Equity & Inclusion Partner

Dr. J Jackson-Beckham is an author, speaker, and vocal advocate for the craft beverage community. After being named the Brewers Association’s first Equity & Inclusion Partner in 2018, she went on to lead both its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department, and its Member Resources team until 2025. Today, she continues to support the industry as an independent thought leader and changemaker.

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