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Pro-Distributor Bill Signed in NC

July 16, 2018

Becoming law without the Governor’s Signature, House Bill 500, among a variety of provisions, authorizes the transfer of a wholesaler business to a family member in situations other than the death of the owner, and adds niece or nephew to …Read More

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.

Technical Brewing Issue

July/August 2018

For the July/August 2018 The New Brewer, we present our annual Technical Brewing issue, taking a deeper dive into brewing and brewery operations. We also include photos from two important events in Washington, D.C.: the Brewers Association’s hill climb and SAVOR. Read More

This issue is brought to you by Pentair

Media Advisory: Celebrate Craft Beer & Gastronomy in the Golden State at PAIRED L.A.®

July 10, 2018

Debuting in L.A. this fall, PAIRED® is the ultimate collaboration between award-winning chefs and small and independent craft brewers from around the country. Presented by the Brewers Association and carefully curated by its executive chef Adam Dulye, this craft beer and food pairing event allows attendees to meet the personalities behind the beers, including owners and brewers, and the chefs behind the scores of classic and innovative pairings that highlight the glorious interplay between beer and food.Read More

Draught Beer Basics: Four Keys to Excellent Beer Service

July 9, 2018

Beer tastes best when handled, stored and dispensed correctly, according to these four steps: Four Steps for Excellent Beer Service 1 Store kegs upright and cold, between 34-38 degrees F at least 24-hours before tapping. 2 Dispense draught beer through a perfectly balanced and properly …Read More

What California’s State Data Indicates About Brewery Business Models

July 5, 2018

Of all the state excise tax data sets, the California production data is perhaps the deepest and richest. Not only does it encompass more than 700 breweries, it also breaks out the production of those breweries by type (keg/case/tavern use/export), …Read More

Written By Bart Watson , Vice President of Strategy & Chief Economist

Vice President of Strategy & Chief Economist

Bart Watson, Vice President of Strategy & Chief Economist for the Brewers Association, is a stats geek, beer lover, and Certified Cicerone®. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where in addition to his dissertation, he completed a comprehensive survey of Bay Area brewpubs one pint at a time. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @BrewersStats.

Nation’s Best Homebrews Awarded in Beervana

June 30, 2018

This year’s AHA National Homebrew Competition included 8,405 entries from 3,517 homebrewers located in 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 18 countries. ... READ MORERead More

American Craft Brewers Recognized at 2018 Australian International Beer Awards

June 29, 2018

Breweries from all over the world are celebrating the results of the 2018 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), which were revealed last month. This year’s winners were honored at a prestigious awards pairing dinner curated by Brewers Association executive chef …Read More

Written By Steve Parr , Director of International Relations

Director of International Relations

Steve is the international relations director at the Brewers Association. In his role, Steve manages the Export Development Program (EDP) which educates international trade and media about the quality and diversity of products offered by American craft brewers and helps member breweries grow their business in international markets. Prior to his role as EDP manager, Steve spent six and a half years as the assistant director of the American Homebrewers Association helping small & independent brewers and homebrew retailers expand their reach among homebrewers. He lives in Boulder, Colo., where he is a homebrewer, Certified BJCP beer judge, and Advanced Cicerone®.

Senators Pass Resolution to Honor 40 Years of the American Homebrewers Association®

June 29, 2018

On opening day of the 2018 American Homebrewers Association’s Homebrew Con, the United States Senate, led by Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Susan Collins (R-ME), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) passed a resolution honoring the 40th …Read More

Written By Katie Marisic , Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

Historian Presents Smithsonian’s Brewing History Initiative to House Small Brewers Caucus

June 27, 2018

As federal affairs manager for the Brewers Association, I have been fortunate to be a part of some great legislative and political successes in Washington, D.C. One of the things I am most proud of is my work with the …Read More