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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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Respectful Branding
The New Brewer: Sales & Marketing Issue

Respectful Branding

Eugene Pak

There are many ways that a brewery can build, protect, and enforce its trademark rights while respecting the rights of fellow breweries and other companies.

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

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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Another Blow to Licensee Residency Requirements
Legal Insights

Another Blow to Licensee Residency Requirements

The opinion in this case represents another blow to the once-commonplace idea that licenses should be held by local persons.Read More

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General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades.

Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he’s not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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A Further Warning Against Marketing Beer with Health and Wellness Cues
Legal Insights

A Further Warning Against Marketing Beer with Health and Wellness Cues

A recent lawsuit against Molson Coors underscores the risks of marketing alcohol beverages using health and wellness cues.Read More

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General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades.

Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he’s not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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A Further Warning Against Marketing Beer with Health and Wellness Cues
Collab Hour

Respectful Branding: Trademark Law and Practical IP Due Diligence

Collab Hour Speaker(s): Tomme Arthur, Sam Calagione, Eugene Pak, Marc Sorini

This BA Collab Hour webinar explores how to develop and maintain world-class branding while respecting the trademark and related intellectual property rights of others. Topics discussed will include an overview of applicable law, processes and procedures brewers can adopt to …Read More

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Federal Affairs Playlist: Pandemic Relief Programs

Review these key resources to ensure you are up-to-date on federal programs currently available to help your brewery.Read More

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Membership Team Lead

Sarah Billiu is the Membership Manager at the Brewers Association. She joined the Brewers Association team after obtaining a Master of Science in Information. A Certified Cicerone and University of Michigan Alum, Sarah enjoys great beer and pretending to care about Michigan football. During football season, you will likely find her paddle boarding, dog walking, or enjoying a local brew (if there is no football involved, of course).

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