Brewers Association https://www.brewersassociation.org/ For Small and Independent Craft Brewers Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:14:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 7 New Entrants to the Low-Alcohol Trend https://www.brewersassociation.org/brewing-industry-updates/7-new-entrants-to-the-low-alcohol-trend/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:14:25 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183373 How a handful of new beers reveal the different bets that insurgents and incumbents are placing on the future of low-alcohol beer.

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]]> Mixed Signals: 2026 Consumer Survey https://www.brewersassociation.org/insights/mixed-signals-2026-consumer-survey/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:02:56 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183349 What does the 2026 consumer landscape really signal for craft beer? This analysis breaks down the latest Brewers Association and Harris Poll Consumer Survey through a SWOT-style lens, separating meaningful trends from distracting noise. From stronger engagement among current craft drinkers to challenges reaching the broader population, the findings reveal where craft still has momentum and where brewers may need to focus their efforts. For anyone trying to understand today’s craft beer consumer, the data offers a useful view of the opportunities, risks, and shifting occasions shaping the category.

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]]> GABF Debuts a Craft Malt Category in 2026 https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/gabf-debuts-a-craft-malt-category-in-2026/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:01:38 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183367 The 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition is giving craft malt—and the small malthouses behind it—their moment in the spotlight.

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]]> Brewers Association and American Cider Association Announce Co-Location of CiderCon and the Craft Brewers Conference in 2027 https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/brewers-association-and-american-cider-association-announce-co-location-of-cidercon-and-the-craft-brewers-conference-in-2027/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183258 The collaboration brings together two leading gatherings for independent beverage alcohol producers while maintaining the distinct identities, communities, and educational experiences that attendees value most.

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]]> Beer, Bacon, and Baseball: BA Strengthens Federal Advocacy Ties https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/beer-bacon-and-baseball-ba-strengthens-federal-advocacy-ties/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:09:33 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183265 The BA co-hosted a reception alongside the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) ahead of the Congressional Baseball Game.

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