Human Resources Snapshot
Interested in the people side of business? This is a snapshot of recent human resources content from the Brewers Association.Read More
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Human resources are vital to the success of breweries of all sizes. From recruiting, hiring, training and retaining your work force, to employee engagement, and even succession planning, the resources in this section will help you to establish standards for your brewery in this uniquely challenging industry.
Interested in the people side of business? This is a snapshot of recent human resources content from the Brewers Association.Read More
Here's a practical breakdown for brewery owners weighing their health benefit options, whether you're offering coverage for the first time or rethinking a plan you've had for years.Read More
For the July/August 2026 The New Brewer, we present our annual Technical Brewing issue. The issue focuses on yeast, with features covering the future of yeast and fermentation; yeast nutrition; and the science of repitching. We also provide a comprehensive contract brewing guide; discuss burnout in craft breweries; and take a closer look at Gen Z’s beverage alcohol trends. Read More
This issue is brought to you by Country Malt Group
This 4-part training series focuses on onboarding and skills training for taproom front-of-house service staff. This resource is FREE for all BA Members.Read More
Even a simple question like “what’s your favorite beer?” can open you up to discrimination or bias claims. If you’re hiring for a role that requires product or industry knowledge, there are some safer approaches.Read More
This session outlines a practical, repeatable approach to building a high-performing brewery sales team through clear role definitions, effective onboarding, ongoing training, and coaching systems that drive accountability, skill growth, and sustainable results.Read More
This session highlights how mastering leadership accelerates careers in the brewing industry, offering real-world insights and practical strategies for navigating the shift into management and developing the people-focused skills that drive long-term professional growth.Read More
This session highlights how investing in employee satisfaction and workplace culture leads to better beer, lower turnover, and stronger business performance, offering practical strategies to build a happier, more engaged team.Read More
This session, led by restaurant coach David Scott Peters, teaches brewery and restaurant operators how to avoid common labor cost pitfalls by budgeting effectively, avoiding overstaffing, tracking labor expenses, and leading teams to maintain ideal labor efficiency.Read More