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Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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The Brewers Association (BA) is pleased to announce that Tim Brady of Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery has been appointed as the first Beer Server Training Manual instructor. Brady will work with BA staff to create a training program based …Read More

#BeerItForward During American Craft Beer Week® Boulder, CO • May 9, 2017—For the twelfth consecutive year, small and independent brewers across all 50 states will be participating in American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), May 15-21. In the spirit of America’s craft …Read More

Brewers Association Board Member Garrett Marrero Named 2017 National Small Business Person(s) of the Year Garrett Marrero, founder of Maui Brewing Company, and his wife and business partner Melanie, today received the distinct honor of being named 2017 National Small Business …Read More

Brewers Association (BA) Quality Ambassador Neil Witte delivered the keynote address to the New Mexico Brewers Guild conference, held in Albuquerque, NM on March 31st. Central New Mexico Community College hosted the day-long event that was attended by over 100 …Read More

The Brewers Association has updated its Advertising and Marketing Code and also formed a new Diversity Committee. Read More