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As U.S. businesses, craft breweries are governed by both federal and state legislation, as well as the regulations of various government agencies. In this section, the Brewers Association provides guidance to help breweries understand the legislation affecting them and to ensure compliance with regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and more.

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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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TTB Made Simple: Faster Approvals, Lower Costs, Better Results

Craft Brewers Conference 2026Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Wendy Raymond, Marc Sorini

This session demystifies TTB compliance by teaching breweries how to streamline formulas, permits, and COLA filings, avoid enforcement pitfalls, and implement smarter strategies that reduce delays, cut costs, and speed products to market.Read More

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Non-Alcohol Beer and THC Beverages in the Taproom

Craft Brewers Conference 2026Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Meagen Coester, Andrew Coplon, Alec Travis, Katie McNulty

This session explores how taprooms can capitalize on rising demand for non-alcohol and THC beverages by introducing them responsibly, navigating safety and compliance, and using these offerings to attract new guests, increase dwell time, and grow sales.Read More

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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

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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