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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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Brewers Association Board of Directors Kicks Off 2026 Term Brewers Association Board of Directors 2026
Front row (L-R): Bart Watson (BA President & CEO), Leah Cheston, Audra Gaiziunas, Jason Lavery. Middle Row: Sierra Grossman, Melissa Romano, Nicole Smith, Jess Griego, Jason Perkins. Back Row: Chris Herron, Jason Spaulding, Bill Butcher, Fred Matt, Pamela Brulotte, Mitch Steele, Tomme Arthur.

Brewers Association Board of Directors Kicks Off 2026 Term

The Brewers Association announced its 2026Ā board of directors, with two new representatives joining the 16-person board.Read More

Philadelphia’s Craft Beer Scene Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Philadelphia’s Craft Beer Scene Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Tara Nurin breaks down Philadelphia's best beer destinations ā€” from OG institutions to buzzy newcomers ā€” so you can hit the ground running when CBC kicks off in April. Read More

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Tara Nurin is an internationally recognized TV journalist, beer/spirits author, and workplace wellbeing coach specializing in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. She regularly covers the Philly beer scene.

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Supreme Court Rules Against Tariffs United States Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Against Tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down IEEP-based tariffs, ruling the president lacked congressional authority to impose them. Learn what this means for brewers, trade negotiations, and what comes next.Read More

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President & CEO

Bart Watson, president and chief executive officer for the Brewers Association, is a stats geek, beer lover, and Certified Cicerone. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where in addition to his dissertation, he completed a comprehensive survey of Bay Area brewpubs one pint at a time. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @BrewersStats.

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Shaping U.S. Aluminum Policy: Our Priorities and Path Forward Canning line with colorful background

Shaping U.S. Aluminum Policy: Our Priorities and Path Forward

We're engaging the Trump administration on aluminum policy prioritiesā€”from primary input costs to downstream derivativesā€”to ensure U.S. manufacturers can compete on a level playing field.Read More

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President & CEO

Bart Watson, president and chief executive officer for the Brewers Association, is a stats geek, beer lover, and Certified Cicerone. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where in addition to his dissertation, he completed a comprehensive survey of Bay Area brewpubs one pint at a time. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @BrewersStats.

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BA Testifies in Georgia and Nebraska to Support Small Brewery Distribution Rights Testifying in Georgia and the Nebraska State Capital

BA Testifies in Georgia and Nebraska to Support Small Brewery Distribution Rights

Last week, the Brewers Association testified in Georgia for self-distribution rights and in Nebraska for franchise law reform to help small breweries access the marketplace.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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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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Press release – Scott Fielder Earns Title of Master CiceroneĀ®

CHICAGO ā€” January 15 ā€” The CiceroneĀ® 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

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By Barry Elwonger

Cicerone Certification Program

Beer Industry Unites in National Day of Action to Champion Beer as the Beverage for Moderation

Washington, D.C. ā€”The nationā€™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 Itā€™s Me, Beer …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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Switchback Brewing Co. Brings Non-Alcoholic Production In-House, Expands BrewVoĀ® Capabilities to the East Coast.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BURLINGTON, VT ā€” 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 BrewVoĀ® de-alcoholization system from Sustainable Beverage Technologies …Read More

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By Amy Lieblein

Switchback Brewing Company

Athletic Brewing Company Relaunches ā€œAthletic Januaryā€ 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 tablesĀ  MILFORD, Conn. and SAN DIEGO (December 17, 2025) ā€” Athletic Brewing Company, America’s largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer, today announced the return of …Read More

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By Chris Furnari

Athletic Brewing Company

Zupanā€™s 50th Anniversary Stout: Perfect for Holiday Nights

Zupanā€™s Markets has released the newest beer in its Farm to Market series, created in collaboration with Ferment Brewing Company to celebrate Zupanā€™s 50th anniversary. This 34th installment is a bold Imperial Stout that leans into the richness and warmth …Read More

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By Lauren Demaris

Zupanā€™s Markets

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