April News From The Brewers Association

From the Brewers Association:

I hope you have an umbrella handy because April brings a downpour of new updates from the Brewers Association. Enjoy!

• Craft Brewers Conference: That’s a wrap! Thank you to those who were able to join us for CBC this year in Las Vegas. See the media kit for photos and press releases from this year’s event. 
• World Beer Cup Winners: Raise a glass! Brewers from around the globe celebrated the best beers at the World Beer Cup awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Congratulations to the 329 winners from 20 countries that went home shining in gold, silver, and bronze.
• Annual Production Report: ICYMI, take a look at the production report and top 50 producing craft brewing companies for 2023 with insights from the vice president of strategy and chief economist of the Brewers Association, Bart Watson.
• Big Brew: May the 4th be with you. In honor of National Homebrew Day, enthusiasts are headed to a galaxy far, far away with this year’s Star Wars-inspired 2024 Big Brew official recipe.
• American Craft Beer Week: The 2024 week-long celebration takes place May 13-19. This week (and every week ) show love to your favorite local independent brewery and help bring excitement to the beer community. Use the handy Brewery Finder to find a spot to celebrate near you.
• Hill Climb: This annual industry advocacy event serves as an opportunity to champion important craft beer community issues with various members of Congress. The last day to register for the Brewers Association will annual Hill Climb in Washington, D.C. is May 10, 2024.
• TTB Labeling Issues: The BA submitted comments to the TTB about issues related to mandatory labeling for alcohol content, allergen, ingredient and nutritional information.
• Collab Hour: “Driving Change: Exploring the Impact of HR and DEI Committee Involvement”; Grab a pint and hear how brewers can play a vital role in driving meaningful change within your organization and the wider industry.
• Brewery Hazards: This white paper reviews the science behind kettle boilovers, steps brewers can take to prevent and mitigate their risks, and the components of boilover sensor control systems.
• Member News: From groundbreaking innovations to community initiatives, our members are brewing up some serious excitement. Check out what they’ve been up to in April.
• Meet the Company Trying to Save the Craft Beverage Industry
• Hydratech Introduced Revolutionary Coolant to US Brewing Industry