Jan/Feb Issue
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- Export Seminars at Craft Brewers Conference
- 2010 Launch Plan from Systembolaget
- Read the latest Export Development Program Newsletter
MARKETING TOOLS
- Retailers make plans now for American Craft Beer Week May 2010
Representative Kind (WI) Latest Cosponsor on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation
Wisconsin Representative Ron Kind is the latest to cosponsor HR4278, in support of small brewers. 
Brewers Association Announces 2009 Craft Brewer Sales Numbers
The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for US breweries, released 2009 data on the US craft brewing industry.
Full Conference Registration and BrewExpo Option are Now Closed
Due to extraordinary demand, the 2010 Craft Brewers Conference has reached capacity for Full Conference registrations. While the Brewers Association planned for growth, Full Conference registrations grew a full 40% over last year, and meeting space cannot be expanded at this date.
Congressman Peter DeFazio to Deliver Keynote Address at Craft Brewers Conference
Keynote speaker Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon) will officially open the Brewers Association's (BA) Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) in Chicago, Illinois on April 8, 2010.
Draught Quality Manual
This is a great resource for draught installers, wholesalers and retailers and covers topics that include line cleaning, draught system components and design, gas dispense and balance, and proper pouring and sanitation. For a quick reference and easy to print pages visit the wiki-format website DraughtQuality.org or order printed copies.
Government Affairs
Representative Kind (WI) Latest Cosponsor on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation
Wisconsin Representative Ron Kind is the latest to cosponsor HR4278, in support of small brewers..
Representative Markey (CO) Latest Cosponsors on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation
Colorado Representative Markey is the latest to support small brewers; co-sponsor HR 4278. .
Events
- Wed April 07, 2010
Craft Brewers Conference - Sat April 10, 2010
World Beer Cup® - Mon May 17, 2010
American Craft Beer Week - Sat June 05, 2010
SAVOR: an American Craft Beer & Food Experience - Thu September 16, 2010
Great American Beer Festival℠
Brewery Tweets
@magichat: Blog: Harvest of Hope Festival Hits Florida for a great cause. http://bit.ly/clZA2u
@ithacabeer: Chief 's been looking forward to these tanks arriving for months! http://twitpic.com/17xl5x
@blackstarcoop: Invest in our offering of Member-Investor Shares! Learn more at tonight's Q&A forum, 5-7 PM. http://bit.ly/cI5mSi
@SunKingBrewing: Great video about CRAFT BEER IN CANS from INC. Magazine: www.inc.com/ss/canned-beer-renaissance http://bit.ly/brUy1p
@BigSkyBrewing: Big Sky Brewing Company introduces new 406 Limited Release Series http://tinyurl.com/yd26n6g