Brewers Association https://www.brewersassociation.org/ For Small and Independent Craft Brewers Tue, 19 May 2026 20:22:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Recycling Is Broken. Craft Brewers Will Have To Help Pay for the Fix. https://www.brewersassociation.org/brewing-industry-updates/recycling-is-broken-craft-brewers-will-have-to-help-pay-for-the-fix/ Mon, 18 May 2026 21:39:01 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=182138 Extended Producer Responsibility laws are here, and craft brewers will have to help pay to fix America's broken recycling system.

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]]> How Breweries Can Show Up in “Near Me” Searches https://www.brewersassociation.org/brewing-industry-updates/how-breweries-can-show-up-in-near-me-searches/ Mon, 18 May 2026 15:34:54 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=181842 Boost your visibility in "near me" searches. Ensure your brewery stands out by optimizing your Google Business Profile effectively.

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]]> A Look Inside American Drinking Places https://www.brewersassociation.org/insights/a-look-inside-american-drinking-places/ Wed, 13 May 2026 21:10:59 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=182059 What’s happening inside today’s drinking place, and what does it mean for craft beer? This analysis explores how bars are evolving, from shifting draft share and style performance to changing consumer habits and venue types. While craft beer continues to over-index on draft, the on-premise landscape is becoming more competitive as neighborhood and sports bars grow while premium concepts decline. Using recent industry data, the post examines where craft is winning, where challenges remain, and why success in modern drinking places depends so critically on performance once you’re on the tap list.

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]]> A Brewery Owner’s Guide to Local SEO (Without the Jargon) https://www.brewersassociation.org/brewing-industry-updates/a-brewery-owners-guide-to-local-seo-without-the-jargon/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:38:12 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=181837 Improve your brewery's visibility with local SEO strategies. Learn how to appear in 'near me' searches and attract customers.

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]]> Staff Drinking Policies: Three Things Breweries Often Miss https://www.brewersassociation.org/brewing-industry-updates/staff-drinking-policies-three-things-breweries-often-miss/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:05:29 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=182006 Three considerations that are foundational to when considering the development of a brewery alcohol consumption policy.

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