Brewers Guild of New Jersey and Craft Beer Professionals to Host State’s First Craft Beer Conference, October 13–15

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ — The Brewers Guild of New Jersey (BGNJ) is proud to partner with Craft Beer Professionals (CBP) to present the first-ever New Jersey Craft Beer Conference, taking place October 13–15 at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, just outside of Hackensack.

With more than 175 breweries across the state, New Jersey’s craft beer community continues to grow—and this event marks a milestone moment. The weekend will bring together brewery owners, brewers, vendors, and craft beer professionals for an engaging and educational experience unlike anything the state has seen before.

What to Expect:

• 25+ educational sessions across three distinct tracks: Business, Brewing, and Innovation

• 2 keynotes delivered by industry leaders

• A trade show featuring over 30 exhibitors

• Networking and social opportunities, including two lunches, two afternoon happy hours, and plenty of coffee

• A complimentary first beer at both the Welcome Reception and Night Two Reception

• A statewide bottle share to wrap up the event

 “After over eight years in the craft beer industry, I’m beyond excited to help bring New Jersey its first-ever Craft Beer Conference with Craft Beer Professionals. This is a huge moment for our state’s brewing scene—and a chance to connect, learn, and keep pushing Jersey craft beer forward together.” Brie Devlin, Executive Director of the Brewers Guild of New Jersey

Founded in 2018, the Brewers Guild of New Jersey was created to better represent the policy interests of New Jersey’s independent craft breweries and brewpubs in an increasingly competitive alcoholic beverage market. Its members have helped shape the state’s flourishing craft beer industry, earning national recognition and fueling local economies across the region.

“CBP is passionate about making education accessible, and we look forward to helping provide the brewers of New Jersey with their first opportunity of this scale to connect and learn together,” said Andrew Coplon, Founder of Craft Beer Professionals.

Craft Beer Professionals™ is a national network committed to the growth and betterment of the craft beer industry. CBP unites the industry through expert-driven educational content, peer-to-peer connections, and thoughtfully curated events. In addition to hosting its CBP Connects workshops across the country, CBP is also the force behind the Virginia Brewers Conference, which welcomed nearly 300 attendees in its debut year.

Together, BGNJ and CBP are bringing the New Jersey brewing community a can’t-miss opportunity for education, collaboration, and connection.

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For press inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:**
Brie Devlin– Executive Director, Brewers Guild of New Jersey
director@brewersguildnj.com

Andrew Coplon – Founder, Craft Beer Professionals
andrew@craftbeerprofessionals.org