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The Brewers Association strives to keep breweries informed about the government agencies, policies and current issues affecting the craft beer industry. Learn more about how you can get involved and stay abreast of the ways local, state and federal governments can impact your brewery.

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Hemp Beverages and the Future of Drinking

Craft Brewers Conference 2026Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Omar Ansari, Shauna Barnes, Christopher Lackner, Marc Sorini

This session offers breweries a practical roadmap to the rapidly growing hemp-beverage category, covering regulatory basics, safety and labeling best practices, retail and distribution insights, and strategic considerations for deciding whether and how to enter this emerging market.Read More

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Legal Jeopardy: Test Your Knowledge

Craft Brewers Conference 2026Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Ryan Malkin, Leah Renee

This live Jeopardy-style game tests attendees' knowledge of key legal topics in the beer and beverage industry, including licensing, advertising, sales, distribution, production, and labeling.Read More

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2025 TTB Hot Topics

Craft Brewers Conference 2025Indianapolis, IndianaSpeaker(s): Caroline May

Hear hot topics from a TTB expert including updates on tax simplification and permit modernization efforts.Read More

States Brace for Federal Cuts … What Members Need to Know state building interior

States Brace for Federal Cuts … What Members Need to Know

A common target when states aim to refill depleted coffers are so-called "sin taxes"—taxes on things like alcohol beverages.Read More

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Former State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt worked state government affairs for the Brewers Association, lobbying 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.

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Brewers Bring Priorities, Concerns, and Beer to Capitol Hill ba 2025 hill climb attendees standing in group on capitol steps

Brewers Bring Priorities, Concerns, and Beer to Capitol Hill

Brewery representatives, guild leaders, and supplier partners came to Washington D.C. to advocate for small and independent breweries.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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Debunking Franchise Law Myths pallets of beer cans

Debunking Franchise Law Myths

Franchise laws impact thousands of small and independent brewers nationwide, yet misconceptions persist. In this article we highlight five of the biggest myths about the brewer-distributor relationship.Read More

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Dr. J Jackson-Beckham is an author, speaker, and vocal advocate for the craft beverage community. After being named the Brewers Association’s first Equity & Inclusion Partner in 2018, she went on to lead both its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department, and its Member Resources team until 2025. Today, she continues to support the industry as an independent thought leader and changemaker.

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