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Tennessee Brews to Barns Bills Advance Through Committees

Tennessee House and Senate committees advanced Brews to Barns bills, creating an excise tax credit for brewers donating spent grain to farms.Read More

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State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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New GABF Category Puts Craft Malt in the Spotlight Great American Beer Festival Medal

New GABF Category Puts Craft Malt in the Spotlight

The Brewers Association is dedicating a special one-time category at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival to beers brewed with craft malt, giving small, local malthouses and the brewers who work with them a chance to share the awards stage.Read More

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Technical Brewing Projects Director

Chuck joined the Brewers Association staff in 2013 after a long career as a craft brewer. He opened Tennesseeā€™s first brewpub, Boscos, in 1992. As an owner and director of brewery operations for Boscos Brewing Company, he opened additional brewpubs in Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2007, Chuck opened and operated Ghost River Brewing in Memphis. He has served as chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Advisors, chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Directors, and was a member of the first Board of Directors for the Brewers Association. In his capacity as technical brewing projects manager, Chuck works with the Technical Committee and the safety, sustainability, quality, draught beer quality, engineering, and supply chain subcommittees to encourage and facilitate best practices in all phases of Brewers Association members' brewery operations.

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BA Testifies Against Excise Tax Increase in Colorado Colorado State Captiol

BA Testifies Against Excise Tax Increase in Colorado

The Brewers Association was active this week in Colorado, testifying against an excise tax increase and in favor of alternating premises legislation. The outcome for both was favorable for breweries.Read More

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State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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Brewers Association Seeks Contributors for New Front-of-House Training ProgramĀ  beertender offering a pint

Brewers Association Seeks Contributors for New Front-of-House Training ProgramĀ 

WhetherĀ youā€™reĀ a brewery owner, taproom manager, current FOH staff member, or a former taproom employee,Ā weā€™dĀ love to hear from you.Read More

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Educational Project Manager

Duncan Bryant is the Educational Project Manager at the Brewers Association.

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Phones Down. Beers Up!

Phones Down. Beers Up!

National Beer Day is a celebration of the first major victory in the battle to repeal Prohibition. It's also an untapped opportunity for brewers. It's a chance to show pride in what we do, and some swagger about who we are and what we contribute. Letā€™s own April 7 as a full-on craft beer movement. Rally your people!Read More

From the Brewhouse to Capitol Hill: Brewers Meet with Congress Brewers Association Hill Climb

From the Brewhouse to Capitol Hill: Brewers Meet with Congress

Nearly 100 small and independent brewers, guild leaders, and industry suppliers headed to Capitol Hill on February 25 to advocate key legislative priorities at the BAā€™s annual Hill Climb.Read More

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Special Projects Coordinator

Marc Preo serves as the special projects coordinator on the Government Affairs team tracking federal regulatory affairs and state bill and rulemaking activity. A longtime homebrewing hobbyist and craft beer enthusiast, Marc enjoys spending as much time as he can in the mountains snowboarding, Nordic touring, and mountain biking.

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Lift Bridge Brewing Co Launches New Believer Series ā€“ A Line of Functional Wellness Tonics

Lift Bridge Brewing Company, one of Minnesota’s longest-standing craft beverage innovators, has announced the launch of its latest creation: the Believer Series, a groundbreaking collection of THC and adaptogen-infused beverages designed to align with the growing demand for mindful, functional, …Read More

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By Sam Ziegler

Lift Bridge Brewing Company

Public Coast Brewing Co. Announces New Limited Edition Peach Cream Soda and the Return of the StackStock Candy Cap Stout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Carlin Rasky 850.228.5634 carlin@lawrence-pr.comĀ  Public Coast Brewing Co. Announces New Limited Edition Peach Cream Soda and the Return of the StackStock Candy Cap Stout Cannon Beachā€™s favorite brewpub celebrates its 10th anniversary with new releases and the return of live music …Read More

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By Alexa Brown

Public Coast Brewing

ā€œOf the Brewers. By the Brewers. For the Brewers.ā€ Official Commemorative Beer Announced for the 2026 Craft Brewers ConferenceĀ® & BrewExpo AmericaĀ® in Philadelphia

The official commemorative beer for the 2026 Craft Brewers ConferenceĀ® & BrewExpo AmericaĀ® (CBCĀ®) has been announced: Of the Brewers. By the Brewers. For the Brewers, a 4.7% ABV pale lager brewed as a true industry collaboration across every tier …Read More

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Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Ann Obenchain is the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Brewers Association. Ann develops and leads the strategic direction of the association's marketing and communications activities, and serves as spokesperson with the media for events, including the Great American Beer Festival, Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, World Beer Cup, and Homebrew Con.

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WSET gains Ofqual regulation for beer qualifications

WSET gains Ofqual regulation for beer qualifications Ā  London, UK, 25 February 2026 ā€“ WSET, the global leader in drinks education, is delighted to announce that its Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Beer are now regulated by Ofqual.Ā  Ofqual regulation strengthens …Read More

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By Alice James

WSET

Melvin Brewing Drops the Mic with Its New Method IPA

Melvin Brewing Launches Method Series, Kicking Off with Bold New IPA Melvin blends innovation, hop-forward experimentation, and seasonal strategy in latest release Alpine, WY – January 18th, 2026 – Melvin Brewing Co., a brewery nationally recognized for pushing the boundaries of craft …Read More

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By Melvin Brewing Company

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