The fourth annual convening of the Indiana Craft Brewers Conference (INCBC), held in Indianapolis on March 11-13th, attracted over 150 brewery and affiliate members to attend. The conference, presented by the Brewers of Indiana Guild, …More
Industry Updates
See industry updates, the latest resources and news from the Brewers Association and its subcommittees on things like sustainability, draught quality, raw materials and more.
Over 4,000 Kegs Returned to Brewers Association Members

As the brewing community has grown, so has the number of lost kegs that have arrived at MicroStar’s quality services facility in Green Bay, Wis. Earlier this year, Brewers Association financed a limited time offer …More
Lauren Torres and Melissa Antone Hired to Bolster Basics of Beer Quality Workshops

Brewers Association is excited to announce Lauren Torres as quality instructor and Melissa Antone as quality trainer for upcoming Basics of Beer Quality Workshops. Lauren will work with current quality instructor, Mary Pellettieri, to execute …More
No Barley, No Beer

On March 4, a group of barley industry stakeholders gathered in support of one of beer’s key ingredients. Brewers Association (BA) Supply Chain Specialist Chris Swersey, Technical Brewing Projects Manager Chuck Skypeck and Technical Brewing …More
Brewers Association Accepting Proposals for 2019 Research and Service Grants

The Brewers Association is now accepting research and service grant proposals for 2019. Proposals will be accepted until May 31, 2018. Since 2015, over 60 projects have been funded, for a total investment of more …More
5 Brewers Association Resources to Help You Brew Quality Beer

If there is one common principal that everyone shares in the beer industry, it is the importance of ensuring the quality of every beer that reaches consumers. We often think of sparkling beakers and pristine …More
Brewers Association Names Ian Hughes as Sustainability Ambassador

The Brewers Association (BA) has announced that Ian Hughes will fill the newly created position of sustainability ambassador. Hughes will work in conjunction with Quality Ambassador Neil Witte and Safety Ambassador Matt Stinchfield to bring …More
Brewers Association Names Matt Meadows and Neil Witte as Draught Beer Quality Ambassadors

The Brewers Association (BA) has announced that Matt Meadows and Neil Witte will share responsibilities of the newly created position of draught beer quality ambassador. Meadows and Witte will work to promote the mission of …More
Larry Horwitz Named New Safety Subcommittee Chair

Brewers Association (BA) Board of Directors member Larry Horwitz has been named chair of the safety subcommittee, which is part of the technical committee structure. Horwitz is currently brewmaster and partner at Four String Brewing Company …More
2018 Research and Service Grant Recipients Announced

This week, the Brewers Association announced the recipients of its 2018 Research and Service Grants Program. The 17 grants, totaling $432,658, are designed to further the development of a healthy and sustainable raw materials supply …More