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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now has jurisdiction in breweries under the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The resources in this section will help breweries to ensure they are in compliance with FDA regulations.

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Can I Make a Functional Health Claim on Hop Water?

Can I Make a Functional Health Claim on Hop Water?

Short answer? Probably not.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 Tennessee’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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Health Claims and Functional Beverages: Know the Rules  A woman shopping for energy drinks at a grocery store.

Health Claims and Functional Beverages: Know the Rules 

The rapidly expanding “functional beverage” market has potential for brewers looking to expand. But there are some important restrictions to be aware of when marketing these products—including the Jelly Bean Rule.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 Tennessee’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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Brewery Traceability: Why, What, and How to Get Started quality traceability hero

Brewery Traceability: Why, What, and How to Get Started

Having a robust tracking program established within the brewery will make any recall process much easier and safer for future beer lovers!Read More

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Brewers Association

The Quality Subcommittee envisions a membership that consistently produces beer of high quality. Quality for this purpose has been defined as: a beer that is responsibly produced using wholesome ingredients, consistent brewing techniques and good manufacturing practices, which exhibits flavor characteristics that are consistently aligned with both the brewer’s and the beer drinker’s expectations.

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Against the (Traditional) Grain: Gluten-Free Beer

Craft Brewers Conference 2017Washington, D.C.Speaker(s): Karen Hertz, Twila Soles

This session dives into the world of gluten-free brewing. It covers the gamut from the definition of gluten and the problems it can cause in some individuals; the current and future gluten-free market; classifications of gluten-reduced and gluten-free beers; gluten-free …Read More

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