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Cans are huge in craft beer packaging today, with more consumers interested in taking their beer to places where bottles can’t go. In this section, learn more about the trends in canning, the impact of cans on brewery sustainability, selecting the canning line that is best for you, and much more.

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Alternative Can Label Recycling Challenges

Plastic shrink wraps and PSLs provide brewers several benefits however, they can have adverse impacts to costs, safety, and the environment. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Sustainability Subcommittee serves the Brewers Association purpose by helping current members and future generations to brew the highest quality beers in a manner that strengthens the value of our businesses, increases the resiliency of the natural environment and agricultural systems that provide brewing ingredients, and enhances the lives of our workforce and the communities we call home.

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Craft Beer Packaging Trends Recap – 2022

What happened with craft packaging in 2022? Dig into pack counts, sizes and formats for craft beer in 2022.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 Twitter @BrewersStats.

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2022 Year-End Supply Chain Updates

The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares 2022 year-end industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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2022 Mid-Year State of the Brewing Supply Chain

Here is a collection of BA and supplier resources to stay informed on the state of the brewing industry supply chain in 2022 at mid-year. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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Increasing Beer To-Go Sales through COVID-19 and Beyond!

As the industry continues to navigate the pandemic and beyond, consider these ideas to increase and maximize beer to-go sales at your brewpub.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewpubs Committee is a diverse group of brewers that share a passion for elevating the craft beer culture of all members and serve to help promote the vision of the Brewers Association. The Brewpubs Committee serves the BA vision by: developing and disseminating solutions that drive the greatest business value for our membership; sharing best practices, tools, and resources that are applicable to brewpubs of all sizes; and fostering a collaborative environment among brewpub owners, operators, and brewers, and ultimately, our guests.

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Supply Chain Updates – March 2022

The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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Supply Chain Updates – January 2022

The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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Supply Chain Updates – November 2021

The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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The New Brewer: Raw Materials Issue

Brewers Navigate Supply Chain Disruptions

Stephanie Grant

From obtaining malt to sourcing aluminum cans, American craft breweries are experiencing shortages, delays, and longer lead times affecting operations.

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