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The New Brewer, the journal of the Brewers Association, is published bi-monthly. The New Brewer (and additional copies for your staff) are included with a paid Brewers Association membership.

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Link to article Sept/Oct 2021 The New Brewer

Sales & Marketing Issue

For the September/October 2021 The New Brewer, we present our annual Sales & Marketing issue. In this issue, we take a look at hot topics such as beer flights, trademarks and intellectual property, and pandemic-related adjustments that might become permanent changes, at least for one Colorado brewery.Read More

This issue is brought to you by CDR BeerLab

Link to article May June 2021 The New Brewer

Industry Review Issue

For the May/June 2021 The New Brewer, we present our annual Industry Review issue. The year 2020 was undoubtedly craft's toughest so far, with overall volume down 9%. We take a look back at how each segment fared during a tumultuous year, with taprooms leading the way at nearly flat growth and brewpubs taking the biggest hit, down 19.3%.Read More

This issue is brought to you by Atlas Copco

Link to article March April 2021 The New Brewer Cover

Adapting to Change Issue

For the March/April 2021 The New Brewer, we present our Adapting to Change issue. For this issue, author Tom Hennessy asked fellow brewers to provide the best thing they did to stay afloat in the pandemic year of 2020, and their responses were as varied as their brewery models. In addition, Greg Kitsock explores how craft breweries are forging new paths to customers, including direct-to-consumer shipping, beer delivery, and hybrid beer dinners. In a related article, Alex Koral of SOVOS ShipCompliant provides a road map for getting started in direct-to-consumer shipping. Read More

This issue is brought to you by Specific Mechanical

Link to article January February 2021 The New Brewer
January February 2021 The New Brewer

Packaging Issue

For the January/February 2021 The New Brewer, we present our Packaging issue. In this issue, author Greg Kitsock takes a closer look at one of the significant challenges currently affecting craft brewers: the aluminum can shortage. In addition, financial guru Audra Gaiziunas discusses pathways for obtaining new equipment for your brewery; Gary Nicholas outlines food safety as it applies to packaging operations; and Lindsay Barr discusses the importance of sensory evaluation of packaged beer. We also take a look at how on-premise breweries such as taprooms and brewpubs are continuing to survive the pandemic. Read More

This issue is brought to you by BSG Hop Solutions

Link to article NovDec The New Brewer 2020

Raw Materials

For the November/December 2020 The New Brewer, we present our annual Raw Materials issue, focused on the world harvests for barley and hops.Read More

This issue is brought to you by SKA FAB

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