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Inclusion, Equity & Justice
The New Brewer: THRIVE Issue

Inclusion, Equity & Justice

Dr. J Jackson-Beckham

When people are indifferent to inclusion, equity, and justice (IEJ), how do you get them to invest in IEJ efforts? At least in part, by presenting a compelling business case.

Boilover Protection
The New Brewer: THRIVE Issue

Boilover Protection

Kent Taylor

A critical safety control for all tanks capable of boiling is the inclusion of a boilover protection system. Surprisingly, many brew kettles sold in the U.S. do not have one.

American Brewing History Initiative
The New Brewer: THRIVE Issue

Last Call

Greg Kitsock

Theresa McCulla’s tenure as curator of the American Brewing History Initiative for the Smithsonian Institution concluded in November, but her seven years of work will endure.

GABF Pro-Am
The New Brewer: THRIVE Issue

Leveling Up

Kristen Kuchar

The Pro-Am competition of the Great American Beer Festival® is unlike any other, pairing award-winning homebrewers with professional craft brewers.

Craft Brewers Conference 2024
The New Brewer: THRIVE Issue

Thinking About CBC? Just Go!

Nicolas Cofiño

Participating in the Craft Brewers Conference® (CBC®) can provide you with knowledge, experience, and networking to forge a lower-risk path to your craft beer-related goals.

Link to article January February 2024 The New Brewer

THRIVE Issue

For the January/February 2024 The New Brewer, we present our THRIVE issue, with people-focused topics such as employee wellness, employee handbooks, and inclusion, equity, and justice. We also provide safety tips for boilover protection in the brewhouse.Read More

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Liquor Modernization Legislation Into Law beer in brewery with B.A. logo and new jersey brewers guild association logos

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Liquor Modernization Legislation Into Law

Governor Phil Murphy (R-N.J.) signed Bill S4265 / A5912 into law on January 16, signaling a new era of liquor enforcement in the Garden State.Read More

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State Government Affairs

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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Washington

Canned Cocktail Tax Break Bill Intro’d in WA

S.B. 5375 defines low-proof beverage to mean any beverage 16 ounces or less that contains more than 0.5 percent and less than 7 percent alcohol by volume, but does not include wine, malt beverages, or malt liquor and imposes a …Read More

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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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Washington

.05 BAC Legislation Reintroduced in WA

Reintroduced from the previous session, Senate Bill 5002 seeks to reduce the breath or blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a motor vehicle from 0.08 to 0.05. Read More

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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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Washington

WA Recycling Proposal Under Consideration Again

Reemerging from the 2023 session, H.B. 1131 requires producers of certain paper products and packaging (covered PPP) to participate in and fund the operations of a producer responsibility organization (PRO) to collect and manage covered PPP from consumers and carry …Read More

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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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