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The Brewers Association Launches Online Beer Quality Training Brewer working in lab

The Brewers Association Launches Online Beer Quality Training

The Brewers Association developed a new certificate program to provide guidance on managing beer quality at a brewery.Read More

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Director of Education

Kaylyn Kirkpatrick is the director of education for the Brewers Association where she works diligently to ensure members are equipped with the educational resources they need to thrive and survive. Previously, Kaylyn managed the Cornell University Brewing Extension program where she worked to develop and facilitate resources for the craft beer community in New York state. She got her start in beer working in quality assurance at New Belgium Brewing Company. Kaylyn has an academic background in brewing science, having completed an M.S. at Oregon State University where she led the first investigations into "hop creep" as well as earning the prestigious Diploma in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing & Distilling in London.

Kaylyn is an active competition beer judge, having participated in regional, national, and international beer competitions such as the National Homebrew Competition (NHC), Great American Beer Festival® (GABF®), and World Beer Cup® (WBC). She proudly serves on the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) National Technical Committee and the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) Webinar Subcommittee. She is the author of the eCornell Craft Brewing course, a crash course in beer ingredients and commercial brewing for hobbyists and professional brewers alike.

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House of Representatives Elects New Speaker

After three weeks and numerous failed votes, the House of Representatives has elected Mike Johnson of Louisiana to serve as Speaker of the House.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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Just Published: 2023 Salary and Benefits Benchmarking Reports 2023 Salary and Benefits Benchmarking Report cover with brewery worker on canning line, can tops, and statistic graphics

Just Published: 2023 Salary and Benefits Benchmarking Reports

The Brewers Association has recently posted updated human resources benchmarking data, including data on both benefits and salary statistics. This new data not only updates, but significantly expands previous benchmarking efforts.Read More

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Economist

Bart Watson, Chief Economist 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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How Discord in Congress Could Impact Small and Independent Brewers Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

How Discord in Congress Could Impact Small and Independent Brewers

Katie Marisic provides a recap of recent events in in Washington, D.C. and of how they could impact small and independent breweries.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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Successes at the 2023 Hopsource Sensory Event hops on bine with hopsource public hop variety sensory assessment text

Successes at the 2023 Hopsource Sensory Event

The Brewers Association conducted its sixth annual Hopsource in Yakima last month, and shares an update on the 2023 sensory event.Read More

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Technical Brewing Projects Manager

Katie Fromuth is the Technical Brewing Projects Manager for the Brewers Association. Prior to this role she held the position of Quality Lab Director with the Fermentation Science and Technology program at Colorado State University and as Quality Lab Manager at Oskar Blues Brewery, Longmont. She received her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Health (2012) and Masters of Science in Horticulture concentrating in agricultural chemistry (2022) studying the impacts of package type on beer chemical stability. She holds a General Certificate in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, completed the Advanced Class in Craft Malt Production, and served as an instructor for the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) Deep Dive into Quality course. From her love of this industry she’s been involved with both the ASBC Technical Committee and Master Brewers Association of the Americas Rocky Mountain District board for almost a decade. She's passionate about communicating the science and art of brewing and fermentation to spark in others curiosity and joy towards the fantastic world of fermentation.

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By Courtney O'Connor

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Mule Deer Pilsner Released Throughout Wyoming

WYOld West Brewing Company of Powell, WY is excited to announce the release of Mule Deer Pilsner in partnership with the Mule Deer Foundation. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the conservation of the habitat and the animal we …Read More

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By Steve Samuelson

WYOld West Brewing Company

Wireless Portable IFM Flowmeter

CraftMaster Stainless proudly offers the most innovative brewing equipment that helps brewers save time to create even more delicious beer. The latest addition to our equipment inventory is the Cordless Portable Flow Meter, which is a device that can be …Read More

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By Dave

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Slippery Label or Messy date code?

   The M I C R O J E T – JetAir  has just updated our Single Nozzle Spot Dryer. The update includes an even more powerful blower filtered air with every unit, updated stainless steel stand without increasing the cost.  No need for …Read More

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