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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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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

Brewers Association

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

Brewers Association

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

To Tax or Not To Tax: The Case For (and Against) Including Tax in Your Beer Prices

The jury is still out on whether it's best to include or exclude sales tax in your pricing, with compelling arguments weighing in on both sides.Read More

Brewers Association

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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Hop Grower Codes

The Brewers Association encourages brewers to develop stronger relationships with their hop growers. Understanding hop grower codes is just one component.Read More

Are You Overpaying Your Federal Excise Taxes?

The TTB has informed the Brewers Association that approximately 400 brewers are overpaying their federal excise taxes.Read More

President & CEO

Bob Pease is president & CEO of the Brewers Association, the national trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers. In his role, Pease is responsible for the strategic development and tactical execution of the association’s mission in the areas of membership development, events, media relations, and government affairs. He has led the charge to strengthen the small brewer’s voice in Washington, D.C.

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