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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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Keg Handling Tips for Beer Service Staff man hooking up kegs x

Keg Handling Tips for Beer Service Staff

Follow these four tips to prevent injury when handling kegs and find additional safety training resources for your beer service staff.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee's mission is to improve the quality of draught beer dispensed to customers. They seek to preserve the great flavor and aroma of beer created by the brewer, and to deliver it to the consumer at retail. Great beer must be handled conscientiously to arrive in the glass in perfect condition.

See Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee's Articles

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Keep It Safe When Using Outside Contractors

This article provides information on important safety and regulatory considerations when entering into contracted work agreements.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Safety Subcommittee increases safety awareness of Brewers Association members with the goals of minimizing risk and preventing harm to people, products, and facilities.

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Carbon Dioxide at Draught: Safe Handling and Staff Training hooking up beer kegs x

Carbon Dioxide at Draught: Safe Handling and Staff Training

Carbonation is essential to draught beer service, yet it poses unique safety risks. Protect yourself and others by reviewing these tips on safely handling CO2 at draught.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee's mission is to improve the quality of draught beer dispensed to customers. They seek to preserve the great flavor and aroma of beer created by the brewer, and to deliver it to the consumer at retail. Great beer must be handled conscientiously to arrive in the glass in perfect condition.

See Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee's Articles

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Brewers Association Partners with myHRcounsel

myHRcounsel offers members 24/7 HR and employment law advice, legal checklists, hundreds of employment document templates, and more!Read More

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Human Resources Partner

Holly Haslam recently joined the Brewers Association as the Human Resources (HR) Partner. Originally from the Great Beer State of Michigan, she moved to Colorado in 2019 with her husband and dog. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Treatment from Central Michigan University, she went on to pursue her Master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management at the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, Holly volunteers her time with the Boulder Area HR Association (BAHRA) as their Vice President of Programming. With experience introducing HR functions, employee engagement initiatives, and training and advancement programs to companies, she specializes in helping small organizations build systems that aid in employee professional development and retention. Holly utilizes the insight and experience she has gained working within small organizations to equip breweries with the knowledge and resources needed to take care of their most valuable assets—their people!

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The Costly Risks Associated with Craft Beer “Volunteers” Cleaning in a brewery

The Costly Risks Associated with Craft Beer “Volunteers”

Unpaid labor in a private, for-profit brewery is prohibited by the FLSA and comes with a number of legal and liability-related risks.Read More

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Human Resources Partner

Holly Haslam recently joined the Brewers Association as the Human Resources (HR) Partner. Originally from the Great Beer State of Michigan, she moved to Colorado in 2019 with her husband and dog. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Treatment from Central Michigan University, she went on to pursue her Master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management at the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, Holly volunteers her time with the Boulder Area HR Association (BAHRA) as their Vice President of Programming. With experience introducing HR functions, employee engagement initiatives, and training and advancement programs to companies, she specializes in helping small organizations build systems that aid in employee professional development and retention. Holly utilizes the insight and experience she has gained working within small organizations to equip breweries with the knowledge and resources needed to take care of their most valuable assets—their people!

See Holly Haslam's Articles

Draught Safety at Retail: Five Safety Moments to Have with Your Staff meeting at a brewery

Draught Safety at Retail: Five Safety Moments to Have with Your Staff

No matter your role with draught service and operations, there is an opportunity for everyone to prevent mishaps. Start by sharing these five safety moments with your retail staff.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee's mission is to improve the quality of draught beer dispensed to customers. They seek to preserve the great flavor and aroma of beer created by the brewer, and to deliver it to the consumer at retail. Great beer must be handled conscientiously to arrive in the glass in perfect condition.

See Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee's Articles

How to Conduct an Interview with Your Beer Line Cleaning Service Provider cleaning draught lines and taps x

How to Conduct an Interview with Your Beer Line Cleaning Service Provider

Use this template to interview a beer line cleaning service or technician, and see if they are a good fit for your business.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee's mission is to improve the quality of draught beer dispensed to customers. They seek to preserve the great flavor and aroma of beer created by the brewer, and to deliver it to the consumer at retail. Great beer must be handled conscientiously to arrive in the glass in perfect condition.

See Draught Beer Quality Subcommittee's Articles

Power Purchase Agreements: Bringing Solar Power to Breweries solar panels at brewery x

Power Purchase Agreements: Bringing Solar Power to Breweries

A power purchase agreement is one option for brewers wanting to make bringing renewable energy to their brewery more accessible.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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2022 Year-End Supply Chain Updates

The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares 2022 year-end industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.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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