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Operating a small production brewery presents unique challenges of scale. Whether you are trying to maximize efficiency within your brewhouse, considering distribution, or managing your approach to packaging beer, the resources in this category can help you make decisions to effectively manage your business and plan for a successful future.

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The New Brewer: Industry Review Issue

Micros

Gabe Toth

With 2,058 microbreweries operating in 2019 among 8,275 breweries, the definition of “local” continues to tighten every year, creating a competitive challenge.

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Crafting a Contactless Hospitality Program

CBC Online 2020 Kailey Partin

In this seminar, we discuss how to convert your once-bustling hospitality program to a virtual and contact-free experience that your customers appreciate and continue to return to during this unprecedented time. You’ll be guided through how to pivot to a new business …Read More

The New Brewer: Sustainability Issue

Beyond Metrics

Gabe Toth

A growing number of breweries who are fully committed to the triple bottom line are taking the next step and becoming Certified B Corporations.

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Industry Updates

Becoming a “Best Supplier” – The Value of Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

MadTree Brewing sent a survey to distributors to identify the things that a supplier can provide. Eight key areas were compiled from the feedback.Read More

Brewers Association

The Marketing Development Committee works to build awareness for the vitality of the craft beer segment through media and vehicles such as tradeshows, publications, sell sheets, and events. The member-run committee creates opportunities for independent brewers to meet chain buyers and distributors, provides educational and sales tools for distributors and retailers to continue to build craft, and creates initiatives to profitably and responsibly grow the share of craft in all retail classes of trade.

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Lake Anne Brew House raised $18,000 for the Reston Historic Trust & Museum at their annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Industry Updates

Managing Donation Requests

Managing donation requests at your brewery can be overwhelming. Maximize the impact of your donations for both charities and your brewery with these ideas. Read More

Brewers Association

The Taprooms Committee's main objective is to foster the sharing of resources and ideas between taproom class breweries. As taproom brewery revenue is generated mainly from onsite sales, the committee’s job is to create resources that help breweries find ways to get customers to come to the taproom, stay a while, and keep coming back.

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The New Brewer: Industry Review Issue

Micros: Driving Craft Growth

Stan Hieronymus

Microbreweries are now the primary engine in craft growth. Seventy-eight percent of craft beer growth in 2016 came from breweries that sold fewer than 15,000 barrels.

Educational Publications

Beer 101 Course

The Beer 101 Course is an online course created as a quick hit introduction to the world of craft beer, and is a great training option for servers, bartenders, and retailers. BA Members receive a 25% discount code to access the course.Read More

The New Brewer: Technical Brewing/Brewery Operations Issue

The Numbers Game: Understanding Financial Strategy for Your Brewery

Audra Gaiziunas

Brewing is a capital-intensive industry, so it's imperative to follow a path that brings the greatest return while conserving or boosting cash. Cash is the key to survival.

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