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Tariffs on Tap: Navigating Trade Policy Shifts in Craft Brewing

Webinar April 18, 2025 Speaker(s): Scott Metzger, Kevin Michaelan, Stephen Rannekleiv, Bart Watson

An expert panel discusses how changing U.S. trade policies and tariffs shaping the craft brewing landscape.Read More

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5 Ways to Get Involved in State Government Affairs

March 24, 2025

Whether you are new to government affairs or a seasoned advocate, these five strategies for getting involved in state-level government affairs can help you get started on advocating for policy change.Read More

Written By Sam DeWitt , State Government Affairs Director

State Government Affairs Director

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.

Ten Minutes on Tariffs

Webinar January 15, 2025 Speaker(s): Matt Gacioch, Katie Marisic

Learn about existing and proposed tariffs, how tariffs are implemented, and how small and independent breweries could be impacted.Read More

Seminar

Balancing Acts: Ways to Weigh Alcohol Research, Policy and Perceptions

Craft Brewers Conference 2024Las Vegas, NevadaSpeaker(s): Christopher Shepard

In today's shifting landscape, alcohol perception varies among generations, while public health advocates push for stricter policies. This seminar, led by Christopher Shepard, editor of Alcohol Issues INSIGHTS, navigates the complex terrain of alcohol science and policy, equipping industry members with clarity and perspective to engage in discussions effectively.Read More

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Federal Court Restores Balance to Missouri’s Franchise Law

November 13, 2024

Missouri small suppliers get a favorable franchise law court decision in Major Brands v. Mast-Jägermeister case.Read More

Written By Marc Sorini , Vice President of Government Affairs

Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

Craft Beer and Cannabis (and Hemp)

November 5, 2024

This post runs through some of the history, data, and current debates over cannabis to try to give a sense of how these markets have interacted with craft in the past, and how they might in the future.Read More

Written By Bart Watson , President & CEO

President & CEO

Bart Watson, president and chief executive officer 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.

Seminar

Business Models for Growing Your Cider Program

Craft Brewers Conference 2024Las Vegas, NevadaSpeaker(s): Caitlin Braam, Patrick Chavanelle, Janelle Christian, Michelle McGrath, Brighid O'Keane, Chris Shields

This seminar explores the expanding cider market and strategies for breweries to tap into it. Panelists discuss business models like in-house cider production, partnering with a cidery, or sharing production space. Topics include market trends, tax implications, and collaboration considerations, offering insights for breweries looking to diversify their offerings.Read More

Breweries Required to Register and Renew with the FDA

October 18, 2024

The renewal period is now open for breweries to register, update, and renew. Failure to do so if you are required to is prohibited. Read More

Written By Technical Team , Brewers Association

Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Technical Brewing Projects Team has over 50 years of craft beer industry experience and works alongside the Technical Committee to promote access to raw materials; support research and advances in sustainability, education, technology, and raw materials; foster a commitment to holistic safety, quality, and operational excellence; support the well-being and a sense of belonging of the people of the craft brewing community; and promote sustainable operational practices that enhance environmental stewardship. The team comprises Chuck Skypeck, Technical Brewing Projects Director; Katie Fromuth, Technical Brewing Projects Manager; and Adriana Terrón, Technical Brewing Projects Administrative Specialist.