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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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Facts About Draught Beer To-Go Cans

This resource gives brewers and retailers high level guidance for using draught beer to-go cans such as Crowler® cans.Read More

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.

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Engineering White Paper: Clarification Systems

This resource provides an overview of the methods used to clarify beer, including techniques like filtration, separation, and chemical clarification.Read More

Brewers Association

The Engineering Subcommittee works to facilitate the production and dissemination of guidance materials and industry standards for members to use in designing, constructing, and operating their breweries.

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Standard Operating Procedures Guidance for Brewers

Standard operating procedures provide instructions of any repeatable procedure and allow for uniformity, safety, quality, and accountability for complex but routine duties.Read More

Brewers Association

The Quality Subcommittee envisions a membership that consistently produces beer of high quality. Quality for this purpose has been defined as: a beer that is responsibly produced using wholesome ingredients, consistent brewing techniques and good manufacturing practices, which exhibits flavor characteristics that are consistently aligned with both the brewer’s and the beer drinker’s expectations.

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Engineering White Paper: Yeast Handling Systems

This white paper is an overview of yeast handling systems, including how to design the optimal environment by which yeast is propagated, stored and pitched.Read More

Brewers Association

The Engineering Subcommittee works to facilitate the production and dissemination of guidance materials and industry standards for members to use in designing, constructing, and operating their breweries.

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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

Draught Beer Line Cleaning Log

It is recommended that all draught system cleaners keep a cleaning log that is clearly visible to the retailer, the wholesaler, and the brewer. The cleaning log should show the last cleaning having occurred within the last two weeks and …Read More

Important Information for Growler Tags

Free Customizable Growler Tag Template Download PDF template Download EPS template Help your customers enjoy your beer at its best from growlers. Be sure and include these tips on your growler tags and keep your staff safe by ensuring they follow the safety …Read More

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