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Brewhouse Efficiency Calculator: Don’t Leave Money in the Mash Tun

By tracking brewhouse efficiency with this simple calculator, brewers can ensure you're not leaving any money in your mash tuns.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.

A Good Time To Be Single: 2024 Packaging Trends

March 18, 2025

Explore what happened in packaged craft beer in the last year, from the evolution of package types to trends by channel to pricing.Read More

Written By Matt Gacioch , Staff Economist

Staff Economist

Matt Gacioch (he/him), staff economist for the Brewers Association, helps members make sense of the data that enable their businesses to thrive. He brings experience from market analytics, brewery operations, and consulting, along with an MBA, MS, and BS from the University of Michigan. Follow him on Instagram @craft_econ

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Impact of Focus on Craft Beer Retail Sales

October 23, 2024

In a guest post, Bump Williams Consulting (BWC) undertakes a deep dive across the top 150 craft suppliers to understand the impact of focus when it comes to driving sales growth in craft beer.Read More

Micros

Gabe Toth

Microbreweries, which suffered the biggest decline among categories in 2023, are trying to strike a balance between maximizing volume and growing thoughtfully.

Regionals

Greg Kitsock

The Regionals category underperformed, down 2% in volume, even as craft beer as a whole held its own in a volatile market.

Micros

Gabe Toth

Microbreweries—those that produce fewer than 15,000 barrels annually and sell less than 25% of that production onsite—are shifting focus to their immediate customers.

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Sustainability Benchmarking Reports

The Sustainability Benchmarking Reports provide a platform for the craft brewing community to share best practices for identifying how to use water more efficiently, generating less wastewater and solid waste, decreasing total energy usage, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Read More

Don’t Let the Heat Stress You Out: Tips for Keeping Employees Safe

June 22, 2022

Trying to beat the heat at your brewery? Check out these helpful tips from the Brewers Association Safety Subcommittee on preventing and responding to heat stress.Read More

Written By Safety Subcommittee , Brewers Association

Brewers Association

The Safety Subcommittee increases safety awareness of Brewers Association members with the goals of minimizing risk and preventing harm to people, products, and facilities.

Micros

Gabe Toth

Microbreweries—those that produce fewer than 15,000 barrels annually and sell less than 25% of that production onsite—saw production volume increase by 11%.

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Small Brewer Guide to Talking to a Chain Buyer

February 21, 2022

Chain retail has many unique challenges. This article is designed as an introductory resource for small brewers as they consider entering and enter chain retail.Read More

Written By Market Development Committee , Brewers Association

Brewers Association

The Marketing Development Committee works to build awareness for the vitality of the craft beer segment through media and vehicles such as tradeshows, publications, sell sheets, and events. The member-run committee creates opportunities for independent brewers to meet chain buyers and distributors, provides educational and sales tools for distributors and retailers to continue to build craft, and creates initiatives to profitably and responsibly grow the share of craft in all retail classes of trade.

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