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Arizona Bill Seeks to Modify Microbrewery Licensees Privileges

February 11, 2015

Senate Bill 1030 seeks to allow microbrewery licensees to keep certain retail privileges currently revoked if they exceed the 40,000 barrel annual limit for the license. Such licensees that exceed the 40,000 barrel cap would now hold “producer” licenses …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.

MEDIA ADVISORY: 2015 AHA National Homebrewers Conference

February 10, 2015

Brew’s Up in San Diego! WHAT: For the first time since 2011, the American Homebrewers Association National Homebrewers Conference takes place in sunny San Diego. Homebrewers will flock to what has been described as the “hoppiest place on Earth” for three days …Read More

Senators Cardin and Collins Support the Small BREW Act on the Senate Floor

February 6, 2015

Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Senator Susan Collins (R-Me.) have been steadfast supporters of small brewers in their respective states and across the U.S. Both are members of the Senate Small Brewers Caucus and on February 4, 2015 they reintroduced …

Cleaning Lauter Tun while waiting for Boil to Finish

February 5, 2015

Is it okay for me to climb into my lauter tun and clean it out while I am waiting for my boil to finish in the kettle? The Safety Exchange Says: Until you have formally assessed the hazards in the mash …Read More

Statement from the Brewers Association on Introduction of BEER Act

February 5, 2015

Boulder, CO • February 5, 2015 – Recently, bipartisan legislation was introduced in Congress to promote small brewery job creation. Supported by the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers, the Small BREW Act …Read More

Senators Support Small American Craft Brewers

February 4, 2015

Small BREW Act to Create Jobs is Reintroduced in the Senate Boulder, CO • February 4, 2015—Following the reintroduction of the Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act (Small BREW Act) in the House of Representatives, the Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade …Read More

BA EDP Attends U.S. Craft Beer Tasting at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in The Hague

February 3, 2015

The U.S. Ambassador in The Hague hosted an American craft beer event at his residence, which was a major draw for Dutch press, beer connoisseurs and beer industry contacts. The event was held Monday, January 26 and Mark Snyder, Brewers …Read More

Brewers Association Names Katherine Marisic as Federal Affairs Manager

February 3, 2015

Boulder, CO • February 3, 2015 — Katherine “Katie” Marisic has been named Federal Affairs Manager at the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers. Based in Washington, D.C. Marisic will plan and execute legislative, …Read More

Systembolaget, Swedish Alcohol Retail Monopoly Releases 2015 Launch Plan

February 2, 2015

Systembolaget, the Swedish alcohol retail monopoly, has released its latest launch plan. The plan covers products that will be introduced into Systembolaget stores between March 2015 and March 2016. Separate tender requests will be issued in advance of each product …Read More

BA Quality Subcommittee Sets Vision, Mission, Definition of “Quality Beer”

January 29, 2015

The Brewers Association (BA) quality subcommittee has introduced a definition of quality beer, along with a vision and mission, which aim to guide this group’s important work. These foundational documents are designed to guide and inform their discussions and decisions …Read More

Written By Chuck Skypeck , Technical Brewing Projects Director

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.