Welcome to the Brewers Association (BA)! Or welcome back if you’re a renewing member. We want to help you make the most of your membership—here are some key things to know.
Make sure to log in to access our diverse members-only content! Your username is the email address associated with your membership.
First time logging in since being added to your company’s roster? Request a password reset. If your address is found, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to set up your password.
Not sure if your company has a membership? Reach out to your Company Admin or create a login here. If your company has a membership, you will get access within three business days.
Managing Your Company Roster
Add your staff to your account! Did you know that your membership covers every employee at your company? Trainings, past Craft Brewers Conference® (CBC®) seminars, educational resources, forum access; these benefits and many more are available to your entire staff! Make sure to add your staff to the company roster so they can setup their own login and start enjoying the great benefits membership offers. Staff can be added, removed, or updated to the company roster by any of the designated roster management admins.
Instructions for Roster Management Admins: Add Individuals to Roster
1. Log in and go to your profile page.
2. Click “Add/Remove Employees to Company Membership“
3. Select “Create New Contact” to provide information about the person you wish to add.
4. Logging in for the first time
The employee is now on the roster. They can go to the update credential page to set up a username and password.
Important Note: Only remove employees that no longer work for the company. For example, if they are not attending the Craft Brewers Conference still keep them on your roster to continue to utilize BA Benefits.
If you are unable to access your account, please reach email us at info@brewersassociation.org or call 303-447-0816 option 2, or toll free at 1-888-822-6273.
- Business Hours
Monday – Friday
8 AM to 4 PM (MT)
The Resource Hub is where most of your member benefits are located—it’s a goldmine! The bronze Resource Hub button is on every page of the website.
Digital resources and programs:
- Craft Brewers Conference Seminar Archives and Collab Hour Recordings
- “The CBC Seminar and Collab Hour webinar archive is a veritable treasure trove of knowledge, including over 1,000 seminar recordings and about 200 webinars. If you’re looking for insights or inspiration from your industry peers on pretty much any topic affecting the craft beer and beverage industry, this is the place to find it.” – MacKenzie Staples, Education Program Manager
- Stats and Data:
- Insights & Analysis
- National Stats
- State Stats
- Economic Impact
- Production Data
- Salary & Benefits Data
- Industry Data Sets
- “The BA’s Econ & Stats team exists to provide our members with data and analysis that offer vital context on industry production, sales trends, economic drivers, and more.” – Matt Gacioch, Staff Economist
- The New Brewer Archives
- Finance & Accounting Resources
- The Forum
- “I love the BA Forum! Whether it’s to seek answers to a question I do not know the answer to or engage fellow members in a relevant topic in brewery management – the Forum is a great resource for membership discussion and sharing of knowledge.” – Nicole Smith, South Lake Brewing Company
- Safety Resources
- Sustainability Benchmarking
- Online Draught Quality Manuals
- “The fact that we can download the Draught Beer Quality Manual for free is amazing. This thorough, well-written book is one of the first pieces of information we provide our back-of-house staff. And while we hope they read the full book, understanding and following Chapter 7 on cleaning is mandatory.” – Geoff Bado, Zed’s Beer
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- Independent Craft Brewer Seal
- Affinity and Discount Program
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- Members-only registration pricing for:
- Have a question? Here are all the ways to get in touch with us.
- Think your question might be common? Check out our frequently asked questions.
- Looking to get more involved? Take a peek at our calendar, which has key events, registration deadlines, etc. Also consider joining a Brewers Association Subcommittee.
- Heads up: Be sure to watch your inbox. We send a lot of important member communications via email – event and competition information, new resources, etc.
- Add info@brewersassociation.org to your contacts to ensure our messages get delivered to your inbox.
- Check us out on our social media channels too! Facebook, Instagram.
Congratulations on embarking on your brewery journey. Whether you are in the research phase or actively working to launch your business, the Brewers Association offers a wealth of resources to support you every step of the way toward opening your brewery.
Insights for early-stage breweries
In this BA Collab Hour webinar, Matt Gacioch, Staff Economist at the Brewers Association, shares data and insights relevant to early-stage breweries—from breweries-in-planning through the first three years of operation. Matt covers historical production figures for the early years, onsite vs. distributed sales mix, brewery openings and closings, financial benchmarking, and more. Making data-driven decisions for your business is vital at all stages, so start that process from the outset with insights from this webinar.
Referenced Resources
- Insights & Analysis Posts:
- National and State Beer Sales and Production Data
- Considerations for Selecting a Distributor
- Craft Brewers Conference seminar: Distributor Partnerships: From Dating to Divorce
- BA Collab Hour: Starting Out On the Right Foot: A How-To Guide for Distribution Agreements
- The Brewers Association’s Guide to Starting Your Own Brewery
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