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BA Kicks Off CBC With Announcement of Industry Coalition to Foster an Equitable and Inclusive Brewing Community

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Sep 10th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

The American Society of Brewing Chemists, Brewers Association, Cicerone Certification Program, Master Brewers Association of the Americas, and the Pink Boots Society (PBS) have come together to form the Brewing Respect and Unity Coalition (BRU) with the objective to drive industry-wide adoption of best practices for preventing discrimination, harassment, and violence within the brewing industry.

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Feds to Mandate Businesses with Over 100 Employees to Require Vaccine or Testing of All Employees

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Sep 9th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

President Biden is set to announce today a new federal rule that will require that all businesses with 100 or more employees to have all workers either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing for the virus.

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Yakima Chief Hop & Brew School Will Again Be Virtual

Beverage Industry News» Brewing Educationposted Aug 26th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

Yakima Chief Hops will hold their 2021 Hop & Brew School from Aug. 30 through Sept. 3 and will again include both hop industry insights and technical brewing seminars.

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NYC Brewers Guild Revokes Membership of Non Sequitur Beer Project Over Allegations

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Aug 11th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

The New York City Brewers Guild has revoked the membership of a member brewery over allegations that “directly contradict the core values and mission of the New York City Brewers Guild.”

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Ballast Point Awards Brewing for Diversity Scholarships with UC San Diego Extension

Operations» Brewing Educationposted Jul 31st, 2021 by Tom McCormick

Ballast Point Brewing awarded two full scholarships as part of its inaugural Brewing for Diversity partnership with the UC San Diego Extension Brewing Program. The scholarship program grants underrepresented students full tuition and related fees for those starting or continuing in the UC San Diego Extension’s Brewing Certificate Program as well as the opportunity to complete a paid internship at Ballast Point in San Diego to gain real-world insight into brewery production and operations.

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ASBC to Offer Webinar on Smoke Taint in Hops as Fires Spew Smoke Over Western US

Beverage Industry News» Brewing Educationposted Jul 22nd, 2021 by Tom McCormick

With winds pushing huge amounts of smoke into portions Oregon, Washington and Idaho from numerous massive fires burning in the region, fears of smoke taint on hops have again returned this year.

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Collaboration Beer to Support Industry’s #MeToo Moment

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Jul 15th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

Massachusetts brewer Brienne Allan, who helped initiate the #MeToo movement in the craft brewing industry, is spearheading a collaboration beer called Brave Noise pale ale.

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These Breweries Boost Workplace Morale by Encouraging Communication and Incentivizing Their Employees in Unique, Fun and Meaningful Ways

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Jul 9th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

The following is the fourth and final article written by Tara Nurin exclusively for ProBrewer. Visit the ProBrewer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource page for additional DEI articles and resources.

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Setting Up HR in A Brewery Is Hard. Here’s How to Make it Easier.

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Jul 1st, 2021 by Tamara Nurin

The following is the third in a series of four articles written by Tara Nurin exclusively for ProBrewer. Visit the ProBrewer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource page for additional DEI articles and resources.

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Texas A&M Offers New Brewing Scholarship Program

Beverage Industry News» Brewing Educationposted Jun 25th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

Texas A&M is offering a new scholarship program for undergrads studying AG & Life Sciences this fall – especially for students of color.

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Part 2 of BA’s Webinar Series on Sexual Harassment Takes Place June 24

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Jun 23rd, 2021 by Tom McCormick

The second webinar in a three-part session offered by the Brewer’s Association will explore how preventing sexual harassment starts with having a conversation about what it means to be an ally in the workplace. The session will dive into what “counts” as sexual harassment, examples of how it can show up, and most importantly what we can do and say when we experience or witness harassing behavior.

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How To Write a Code of Conduct for Your Brewery, Bar or Affiliate Beer Business

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Jun 21st, 2021 by Tamara Nurin

The following is the second in a series of four articles written by Tara Nurin exclusively for ProBrewer. Visit the ProBrewer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource page here for additional DEI articles and resources.

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Not Sure How To Take Action on the #MeToo Movement? Start by Making These Four Simple Moves Now

Beverage Industry News» Beverage Industry Newsposted Jun 17th, 2021 by Tamara Nurin

The following article was written by Tara Nurin exclusively for ProBrewer. Visit the ProBrewer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource page here for additional DEI articles and resources.

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Some Step Up with Positive Action in Light of Industry Accusations

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted May 26th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

The recent accusations of widespread discrimination, sexual harassment and misconduct in the industry has sparked a varied reaction by craft brewing companies and industry representatives.

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BA to Offer Three-Part Webinar Series on Sexual Harassment

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted May 25th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

In light of recent conversations around sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the craft brewing community, the Brewers Association will host a three-part sexual harassment prevention webinar series for Brewers Association members and their employees. The seminars will be led by Nikki Larchar, co-founder of Define the Line.

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Deadline Nears for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted May 21st, 2021 by Tom McCormick

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this week that eligible businesses have until Monday, May 24, 8:00 pm (eastern) to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).

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Accusations of Misconduct Continue to Rock the Craft Brewing Industry

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted May 18th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

The impact of the recent Instagram post that sparked a huge outpouring of personal stories describing widespread discrimination, sexual harassment and misconduct in the craft brewing industry has continued to gain momentum.

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A #MeToo Movement is Here for the Industry

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted May 17th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

Sparked by an Instagram post a few days ago, the brewing and hospitality industry has peeled back the covers to expose longstanding and widespread discrimination, sexual harassment and misconduct across the country.

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SBA Grant Applications for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Accepted Beginning May 3

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Apr 28th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that online application for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund will be accepted beginning on Monday, May 3, at 12:00pm (EDT). The online application will remain open until funds are exhausted.

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Pandemic Hasn’t Slowed Investment Interest in Craft Brewing Industry

Beverage Industry News» Business of Beerposted Apr 8th, 2021 by Tom McCormick

Although the Brewer’s Association announced this week that craft beer sales dropped for the first time ever in 2020 with a 9% decrease in volume, an article in the Commercial Observer says that the craft brewing industry continues to be a desirable investment.

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