In April 1995, Charlie Papazian, president of what would become the Brewers Association, asked a roomful of attendees at the
Some call the word “craft” beer a perfect choice, and others consider it meaningless. Tracing its etymology reveals how craft
Most years, when looked at closely, yield only small, soon-forgotten trends. The economy usually rises or falls a bit, but
Approximately 49,000 people attended the 2014 Great American Beer Festival in Denver. (Photo © Brewers Association) In June 1984, organizers
The craft beer industry is chugging along at a steady incline, according to 2013 growth figures released by the Brewers
Monitoring the disposal of spent grain could mean costly and time-consuming new measures for brewers and distillers. Photo by Kelly
(Press Release) BOULDER, CO—The Brewers Association—the trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers—today released its annual lists of the
On March 3, the Brewers Association (BA) revised its definition of a craft brewer. The revised definition states: An American
(Press Release) BOULDER, CO—At a two-day meeting held February 26-27 in Boulder, Colo., the Brewers Association (BA) Board of Directors introduced changes
Julia Herz is the publisher of CraftBeer.com and the craft beer program director for the Brewers Association. All beer lovers