Educational Publications Archive | Brewers Association

Educational Publications

The Brewers Association creates several educational publications to be used as best practices by breweries, retailers, distributors, and beer lovers. These include manuals, guides, worksheets, templates, online training videos, and more.

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Music Licensing Guidance for Breweries

The Brewers Association has put together some guidelines for breweries to follow when playing recorded or live music in their establishments.Read More

Written By Graham Rausch Outreach Coordinator

Outreach Coordinator

Graham Rausch is Membership Coordinator at the Brewers Association & Moderator of the BA Forum. He works to provide assistance, resources, and support for the breweries in his region. Graham started out with the Member Services team in 2014, developing a well-rounded knowledge of BA resources during that time. This experience serves him well in helping members navigate the numerous benefits available to them. Graham hails from Milwaukee - he enjoys trail running, playing with his German Shepherd pup, and collecting vinyl. Oh yeah, he loves beer.

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Preventing Package Over-Pressurization

It is the brewer's responsibility to prevent package over-pressurization. This resource guides brewers on how manage this potential consumer safety concern. Read More

‘We Welcome Everyone’ Poster

Help build an inclusive and diverse craft beer community by posting these free "Welcome All" signs in your window and throughout your business. Read More

Ensuring Safety During Brewery Tours

It's important to ensure the safety of all brewery visitors. These best practices will help you consider potential hazards and eliminate them. Read More

Beer and Food Pairing Worksheet

The Beer and Food Pairing Worksheet was created to help guide users through evaluating a pairing. The worksheet provides tasters with the basic prompts to successfully walk through the interactions they experience.Read More

Brewery Venue Rental Guidance

The Brewers Association has created a reference document to help brewery members create rental agreements for private parties and special events onsite at their breweries/taprooms.Read More

Cost of Hop Production

The Brewers Association believes that a healthy hop market is characterized by surety of the supply of high quality hops that meet the quality needs of craft brewers in aroma diversity, at fair and sustainable prices.Read More

Craft Beer Retailer Temperature Cheat Sheet

Download the Craft Beer Retailer Temperature Cheat Sheet for a look at four crucial beer temperatures and how they can make a difference at retail. Read More

Beer 101 Course

The Beer 101 Course is an online course created as a quick hit introduction to the world of craft beer, and is a great training option for servers, bartenders, and retailers. BA Members receive a 25% discount code to access the course.Read More

FDA Menu Label Requirements / Beer Nutrient Database

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires restaurants with 20 or more locations to include nutritional information for regular menu items, including beer. Details of the ruling can be found in the FDA Menu Labeling Requirements. The Brewers Association (BA), as …Read More

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