Brewers Association June Newsletter

From the Brewers Association:

Flip-flops, tank tops, and a cold beer—summer essentials sorted! Here’s a chilled update from the Brewers Association to add to your cooler this month. Enjoy!

• GABF Competition Registration: Don’t miss out on the glory! Registration for the 2024 GABF competition closes on Friday, July 12. New this year, ciders have an opportunity to win in five brand new categories. Cider makers: on your marks!
• Onsite Sales Trends: Calling all data heads! Dive into this info-packed article all about onsite sales trends in 2024 from BA staff economist Matt Gacioch.
• GABF Tickets: Mark your calendars! GABF tickets go on sale on July 17. This year’s festival is not one to miss with new curated experience areas and new beyond-beer beverages to try. Apply for media credentials starting July 17. 
• 2024 Hill Climb: ICYMI: Brewers and state guild leaders made waves at the 2024 Hill Climb. Tap into their legislative efforts here. 
• Government Affairs: The BA Government Affairs team is brewing up better laws for craft brewers nationwide. See here for highlights through the first five months of 2024, including the launch of CHEERSAct.org, an information and grassroots clearinghouse supported by several organizations in the food and beverage industry.
• Pride Month: As Pride Month wraps up, celebrate how LGBTQIA+ brewers are making a splash in their communities.
• Summer Heat: Soaking up the sun sounds great, but the summer heat can be a legitimate danger in the workplace. Read up on how brewers can keep their staff safe this summer. 
• Collab Hour: “The Evolution of the Craft Beer (and Beverage Alcohol) Consumer”; Grab a cold one and step into the mind of the craft beer (and beyond) consumer with results from the 2024 Craft Insights Panel survey conducted by Harris Poll with BA’s economics and statistics duo Bart Watson and Matt Gacioch.
• Member News: Our members are doing some cool things. Here are some recent gems from June.
• Public Coast Brewing Co. Debuts Its First Shandy
• Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Tart Cherry Wheat