Brewers Association https://www.brewersassociation.org/ For Small and Independent Craft Brewers Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:16:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 New Section 301 Tariffs Take Effect https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/new-section-301-tariffs-take-effect/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:16:25 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183958 Section 301 tariffs affect imported hops, malt, and brewery equipment; qualifying Canadian goods remain exempt under USMCA.

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]]> New Taproom Manager’s Guide Helps You Build a Better Staff Onboarding Program https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/new-taproom-managers-guide-for-staff-onboarding/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:46:23 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183869 The Brewers Association (BA) has released a new guide on integrating the Front-of-House Taproom Staff Training program into your staff onboarding processes.

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]]> 2026 Midyear Report: Pressure Persists as Signs of Stability Emerge https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/2026-midyear-report-pressure-persists-as-signs-of-stability-emerge/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:07:51 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183914 The BA estimates craft volume declined 4% in the first half of the year, while the number of operating breweries also continued to contract. Yet beneath those headline figures, survey responses and consumer data point to resilience.

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]]> Trump Administration Announces New Trade Actions https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/trump-administration-announces-new-trade-actions/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:28:54 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183884 Yesterday, two significant trade actions were announced by the Trump Administration that could affect the craft brewing industry.

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]]> Sysco Seeks to Purchase Restaurant Depot https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/sysco-seeks-to-purchase-restaurant-depot/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:22:32 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=183879 Sysco recently made a bid to purchase the parent company of rival "cash-and-carry" restaurant wholesaler Restaurant Depot.

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