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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House Passes Franchise Territory Bill

Passing the House, House Bill 1196 further defines the term “geographically contiguous” in the context of franchise territories to include “two distinct areas which are separated by no more than five miles at the closest point.” The bill also makes …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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Pennsylvania

Privatization Bill Vetoed in Penn.

Vetoed by the Governor, House Bill 466 sought to privatize the sale of wine and spirits, allowing grocery stores, restaurants, hotels and beer distributors to sell wine and liquor for off premise consumption. 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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South Carolina

Warehousing Requirement Proposed in S.C.

Passing the House, H.B. 3450 would require beer, wine and liquor wholesalers to receive and unload product at a licensed wholesaler’s licensed premises within this state before delivery to a retail permit holder. Wine and liquor would have the added …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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Texas

Texas Labeling Provision Clarified

Signed by the Governor, S.B. 858 authorizes only a brewer’s or nonresident brewer’s permittee, a manufacturer’s or nonresident manufacturer’s licensee, or a brewpub licensee to apply for and receive label approval on beer, ale, or malt liquor. 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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BA Hires Ambassador to Promote Vision of Quality Subcommittee

The Brewers Association (BA) has announced that Dick Cantwell, formerly of Elysian Brewing Company, will fill the newly created position of quality ambassador. Cantwell will work to promote the vision of the BA quality subcommittee—to develop a membership that consistently …Read More

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Technical Brewing Projects Director

Chuck joined the Brewers Association staff in 2013 after a long career as a craft brewer. He opened Tennessee’s first brewpub, Boscos, in 1992. As an owner and director of brewery operations for Boscos Brewing Company, he opened additional brewpubs in Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2007, Chuck opened and operated Ghost River Brewing in Memphis. He has served as chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Advisors, chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Directors, and was a member of the first Board of Directors for the Brewers Association. In his capacity as technical brewing projects manager, Chuck works with the Technical Committee and the safety, sustainability, quality, draught beer quality, engineering, and supply chain subcommittees to encourage and facilitate best practices in all phases of Brewers Association members' brewery operations.

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BA Safety Ambassador Keynotes Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Business and Technical Conference

Brewers Association (BA) Safety Ambassador Matt Stinchfield of Ploughshare Brewing will make his first public appearance this week. Stinchfield will present the keynote address at the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Business and Technical Conference on Friday, July 24, 2015 in …Read More

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Technical Brewing Projects Director

Chuck joined the Brewers Association staff in 2013 after a long career as a craft brewer. He opened Tennessee’s first brewpub, Boscos, in 1992. As an owner and director of brewery operations for Boscos Brewing Company, he opened additional brewpubs in Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2007, Chuck opened and operated Ghost River Brewing in Memphis. He has served as chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Advisors, chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Directors, and was a member of the first Board of Directors for the Brewers Association. In his capacity as technical brewing projects manager, Chuck works with the Technical Committee and the safety, sustainability, quality, draught beer quality, engineering, and supply chain subcommittees to encourage and facilitate best practices in all phases of Brewers Association members' brewery operations.

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Now Accepting Proposals for 2016 Research Grants

The Brewers Association (BA) is pleased to announce that proposals for funding 2016 research are now being accepted. Applications are being collected online until July 31, 2015 An overview document is also available that walks applicants through the online form, and allows applicants to gather the necessary …Read More

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Now Available: The Technical Brewing Issue of The New Brewer

In our annual Technical Brewing issue of The New Brewer, we take a look at some hot topics in brewing, including barrel aging and kettle souring. We also provide coverage and photos of the BA Congressional Hill Climb that took …Read More

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Editor-in-Chief, The New Brewer & BA Special Projects

Jill Redding has been editor-in-chief of The New Brewer since 2006. She is a Certified Cicerone® and an active BJCP Certified beer judge. Jill lives in Boulder, Colo., with her husband and son. When she’s not editing or writing articles about beer, you’ll find her running, hiking, skiing, and biking in the Colorado Rockies. Contact her at jill@brewersassociation.org.

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