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Brewers Association Draught Line Safety Course Graduates First Cohort

The Brewers Association delivered the first of six draught line safety trainings to help professionals manage workplace hazards.

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Director of Education

Kaylyn Kirkpatrick is the director of education for the Brewers Association where she works diligently to ensure members are equipped with the educational resources they need to thrive and survive. Previously, Kaylyn managed the Cornell University Brewing Extension program where she worked to develop and facilitate resources for the craft beer community in New York state. She got her start in beer working in quality assurance at New Belgium Brewing Company. Kaylyn has an academic background in brewing science, having completed an M.S. at Oregon State University where she led the first investigations into "hop creep" as well as earning the prestigious Diploma in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing & Distilling in London.

Kaylyn is an active competition beer judge, having participated in regional, national, and international beer competitions such as the National Homebrew Competition (NHC), Great American Beer Festival® (GABF®), and World Beer Cup® (WBC). She proudly serves on the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) National Technical Committee and the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) Webinar Subcommittee. She is the author of the eCornell Craft Brewing course, a crash course in beer ingredients and commercial brewing for hobbyists and professional brewers alike.

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Call to Submit 2019 Sustainability Benchmarking Data

For all those who are utilizing the Brewers Association's Sustainability Benchmarking Tool, this is a renewed call to submit your 2019 calendar year data.

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Brewers Association

The Sustainability Subcommittee serves the Brewers Association purpose by helping current members and future generations to brew the highest quality beers in a manner that strengthens the value of our businesses, increases the resiliency of the natural environment and agricultural systems that provide brewing ingredients, and enhances the lives of our workforce and the communities we call home.

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Introducing CBC Online

Next Monday, April 13 we're launching CBC Online, a five-week virtual version of the Craft Brewers Conference including 40 of our educational seminars across all 14 CBC tracks.

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Educational Content Manager

MacKenzie Staples is the educational content manager for the Brewers Association. In addition to managing the resources and articles on BrewersAssociation.org, she organizes the seminars for the Craft Brewers Conference® and Homebrew Con™, curates the webinars in the BA Collab Hour series, and serves as the staff liaison for the Taprooms Committee. She is originally from Texas where she fell in love with craft beer, and is proud to say that she has visited over 600 U.S. small and independent craft breweries.

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Cheers to Charlie!

As founder and past president of the Brewers Association, Charlie Papazian’s accomplishments surpass those of most living legends. We at the BA wish Charlie well as he he takes the next steps on his never-ending path of learning and discovery.

Who is the Brewers Association Technical Committee?

The Brewers Association Technical committee embodies the collaborative spirit of craft brewing by creating tools and resources necessary for independent craft brewer to thrive in today’s competitive market. To provide the best tools available to our members, the Technical Committee guides, …

Independence Matters: Introducing the Independent Craft Brewer Seal

The calls for action continue to grow in the craft brewing community to clarify who are craft brewers in the marketplace. Beer lovers know that there have been a number of deals made where large brewers have purchased small brewers, …

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Senior Vice President of Professional Brewing Division

Paul Gatza is the Senior Vice President of Professional Brewing Division at the Brewers Association. Paul’s origin in the beer community started when he took up homebrewing in 1990. He worked on the bottling line at Boulder Beer and would sneak over to the brewhouse when opportunity allowed. He owned a pair of homebrew supply shops in Boulder and Longmont, Colorado from 1994 to 1998. He served as director of the American Homebrewers Association for seven years and is in his 23rd year as Brewers Association director. Paul is ranked as a National Beer Judge by the Beer Judge Certification Program. Paul is also a former judge director of both the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, before moving to the judge panels for these elite competitions.

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Vermont Senator Leahy Releases Statement After Hearing on ABI/SAB Miller Merger

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights heard testimony on Tuesday, regarding the proposed merger of Anheuser-Busch InBev and SAB Miller. After the December 8 hearing, Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont released a statement acknowledging “concerns in …

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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California Craft Beer Summit Returns September 8-9

The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) announced the return of the Craft Beer Summit, scheduled to take place September 8-9 at the Sacramento Convention Center. This event is two days of education and tastings for brewers, distributors, retailers, home brewers, craft beer lovers …

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Paulsen: Modernize Tax Code and Streamline Regulations for Small Brewers

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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EDP London Beer Dinner Featured on Jamie Oliver’s Drink’s Tube

The Brewers Association’s Export Development Program (EDP) recently hosted a beer dinner at London’s Club Gascon, a Michelin-starred french restaurant. The London hot spot cooked up a five-course tasting dinner to pair with American craft beers to accompany the Great British …

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