Credit Card Competition Act Returns in the 119th Congress
Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduce the Credit Card Competition Act to help address credit card swipe fees and their impact on small businesses.Read More
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2026 Beer Style Guidelines Now Available
The 2026 Beer Style Guidelines add Rice Lager as a new style category and include updates to Belgian and German styles based on brewer and judge feedback.Read More
2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Published
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have released the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based recommendations to promote health and well-being across the lifespan.Read More
U.S. Copyright Office Cites BA Comments on Music Licensing
The BA has long advocated for a more transparent and fair music licensing system and recently submitted comments to the Copyright Office.Read More
American Craft Beer Takes Center Stage in Tokyo
The Brewers Association's Export Development Program returned to Japan in November for a series of marketing and trade-building activities designed to support U.S. brewers in an important market for American beer.Read More
BA Supports AGRITOURISM Act Introduced in the Senate
The bill aims to improve coordination among federal programs that support agritourism and rural businesses while strengthening connections between producers, hospitality based agricultural businesses, and USDA resources. For many small and independent breweries, agritourism plays a meaningful role in driving visitation, supporting local agriculture, and strengthening rural economies.Read More
2026 BA State Legislative Preview
The Brewers Association is gearing up for an active and consequential 2026 legislative season in statehouses across the country.Read More
2025 Japan International Beer Cup Winners Announced
American breweries won 30 awards in total, including six gold, 13 silver, and 11 bronze. Read More
Season’s Greetings and a Look Ahead from President & CEO Bart Watson
Happy holidays from all of us at the Brewers Association. As I reflect on my first year as President and CEO, one of the things I’m most thankful for is our committed and engaged membership. There is no way we could do what we do without all of you.
The 2025 Year in Beer
Changing consumer behaviors, retailer rationalization, cost increases from inflation and tariffs, and more competition than ever were compounding difficulties in 2025. While many of the headwinds aren’t expected to disappear in 2026, there may be reason for cautious optimism in some areas.Read More
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From Sligo to the States: The White Hag Irish Brewing Company Expands to the U.S. with Rapid Success
New York City, NY – [January 15, 2026] — Born in the garrison town of Ballymote, Sligo on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, The White Hag Brewing Company has grown from a pioneering brewery into one of the country’s most celebrated …Read More
Press release – Scott Fielder Earns Title of Master Cicerone®
CHICAGO — January 15 — The Cicerone® Certification Program is proud to announce that Scott Fielder has become the 29th person to earn the title of Master Cicerone. Fielder achieved a passing score after completing two days of intense written essays, oral …Read More
Beer Industry Unites in National Day of Action to Champion Beer as the Beverage for Moderation
Washington, D.C. —The nation’s leading beer trade associations are joining together today for a first-of-its-kind Day of Action, celebrating the versatility of beer as the beverage for moderation. Kicking off coordinated efforts, the Day of Action amplifies It’s Me, Beer …Read More
Switchback Brewing Co. Brings Non-Alcoholic Production In-House, Expands BrewVo® Capabilities to the East Coast.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BURLINGTON, VT — Switchback Brewing Co., the employee-owned Vermont brewery behind the iconic Switchback Ale, announced today that it is bringing non-alcoholic beer production fully in-house with the installation of the BrewVo® de-alcoholization system from Sustainable Beverage Technologies …Read More
Athletic Brewing Company Relaunches “Athletic January” Campaign, Making Modern Moderation More Accessible
Non-Alcoholic brewing pioneer teams up with OpenTable; celebrates moderation by bringing people together at bars, restaurants, and dining tables MILFORD, Conn. and SAN DIEGO (December 17, 2025) — Athletic Brewing Company, America’s largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer, today announced the return of …Read More
Zupan’s 50th Anniversary Stout: Perfect for Holiday Nights
Zupan’s Markets has released the newest beer in its Farm to Market series, created in collaboration with Ferment Brewing Company to celebrate Zupan’s 50th anniversary. This 34th installment is a bold Imperial Stout that leans into the richness and warmth …Read More
Public Coast Brewing Co. Welcomes Chad Kennedy as Operations Manager
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (December 8, 2025) – Public Coast Brewing Co. has announced the appointment of Chad Kennedy as its new Operations Manager. With more than 20 years of experience in craft brewing, food and beverage operations, and regulated consumer …Read More
Missouri Craft Brewers Guild Announces Winners of Inaugural Missouri Beer Cup
The Missouri Craft Brewers Guild is thrilled to announce the winners of the first-ever Missouri Beer Cup, the Show-Me State’s only statewide beer competition dedicated exclusively to Missouri craft breweries. This year, Missouri breweries submitted 181 beers across 36 categories, …Read More
Loose Boots IPA is Back. Winter Starts Now.
Roadhouse Brewing & Stio Announce Seasonal Collab Release of Loose Boots Après IPA Cheers to Another Epic Winter with Store Activations and an Adventure Sweepstakes Loaded with Ski Passes and Outdoor Gear Jackson Hole, WY (Nov 26, 2025) –With winter already settling …Read More
Stevens Point Brewery Launches Non-Alcoholic Beers
STEVENS POINT, WI, November 25, 2025– Stevens Point Brewery, a 168-year-old institution known for balancing tradition and innovation, is launching non-alcoholic versions of two beloved brews just in time for Dry January: Point Amber NA and Point Snow Pilot Pistachio …Read More
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