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Brewers Association Petitions TTB for Further Formula Requirement Exemptions

Last week, the Brewers Association submitted a petition to the TTB seeking exemption from formula requirements for specific ingredients used in brewing beer.Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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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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Vice President of Strategy & Chief Economist

Bart Watson, Vice President of Strategy & 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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Brewing Industry Announces Merger of Trade Associations

Carlstadt— January 17th, 2024 — The two trade associations representing New Jersey’s craft brewing industry have joined forces through a merger to be finalized next week at an open-house meeting for all breweries, brewpubs, and breweries-in-planning throughout New Jersey, to …Read More

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By Alexis Degan

Brewers Guild of New Jersey

Revolution Brewing Rolls out Cold Time Premium Lager

CHICAGO – JANUARY 16, 2024 Revolution Brewing, the Illinois brewer known for award-winning IPAs, seasonal brews, and barrel-aged beers, is adding a brewery-fresh Premium Lager to the lineup for 2024 with the introduction of Cold Time. The new lager is …Read More

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By John Carruthers

Revolution Brewing

Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases “Black Light Ale”

Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases “Black Light Ale”  A Craft Beer Unicorn – Black Light is a Low Calorie, Low ABV, Full-Flavored Dark Ale January 11, 2024 – Boonville Calif. – At Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC), we decided our New Year’s …Read More

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Anderson Valley Brewing Company

WISEACRE Brewing Company Launches New Brews, New Market in 2024

Memphis-based brewery will also make its national television debut on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives this month. Memphis, TN (XXX) — WISEACRE Brewing Company is rolling into 2024 with two new product launches:  Hop Zip, a non-alcoholic, hop-infused sparkling water, and Sky …Read More

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By Kellan Bartosch

WISEACRE Brewing Company

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