Press Releases
2012 World Beer Cup® Winners Announced
Exceptional beers and brewers recognized in the largest global competition
BOULDER, CO • May 5, 2012—Brewers from around the world received awards from an elite international panel of judges in the 2012 Brewers Association World Beer Cup. The ninth bi-annual competition boasted the strongest field of entrants on record, with 799 breweries from 54 countries and 45 U.S. states entering 3,921 beers in 95 beer style categories. A 17.7 percent increase over 2010, the entries were eligible for gold, silver and bronze awards in their respective categories. Judges presented a total of 284 awards.
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Media Advisory: Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America®
Industry Taps Southern California as Host of the Brewing Industry’s Annual Gathering
WHAT:
San Diego will play host to the 29th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America®. Presented by the Brewers Association, CBC is the largest industry event, and the only one that serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries. Bringing together small and independent brewers from across the country, CBC draws more than 4,000 brewing industry professionals for workshops, collaboration and education. The CBC program includes over 50 sessions and workshops focusing on issues including sustainability, sales, packaging and export development among others, along with daily receptions and hospitalities.
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Steve Hindy Announced as 2012 Craft Brewers Conference Keynote Speaker
Chairman and President of Brooklyn Brewery to address thousands in San Diego
Boulder, CO • January 17, 2012—Keynote speaker Steve Hindy will kick off the 2012 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) in San Diego, Calif. Nearly 4,000 industry professionals will gather for four days of education and networking, May 2-5 at the Town and Country Resort. With his experience ranging from international journalism to craft beer pioneering, Hindy is expected to inspire attendees with a unique perspective.
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Brewers Association Announces 2011 Achievement Award Winners
BOULDER, CO • March 28, 2011—Three members of the brewing community were recognized and awarded for their dedication and service before a packed room at the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) opening session. This year, CBC was larger than ever, with 3,900 attendees and over 50 different seminars.
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Brewers Association Brings Craft Brewers Conference to City by the Bay
Special craft beer events will be open to the public throughout San Francisco
Boulder, CO • March 7, 2011—The 28th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) and BrewExpo America® will take place in San Francisco the week of March 21, convening over 2,500 of the nation’s most prominent craft brewers. Hosted by the Brewers Association, a not-for-profit trade association representing America’s small and independent brewers, the annual conference and tradeshow will run from March 23-26, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
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Fritz Maytag and Ken Grossman Keynote 2011 Craft Brewers Conference
Keynote speakers Fritz Maytag and Ken Grossman will officially open the Brewers Association’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) in San Francisco, Calif. on March 23. More than 2,500 of the world’s leading brewers, brewery owners and brewing supply professionals are expected at this year’s CBC.
Maytag and Grossman are slated to engage in a wide-ranging conversation looking back on more than 40 years of craft brewing. Expect anecdotes, reflections and insider stories from these two trailblazers.
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