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The article reviews the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America (CBC) held April 21-24, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, focusing on international attendance, keynote sessions, educational tracks, and a global beer competition with prestigious awards.

The article reports on the establishment of the National Black Brewers Association, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the brewing industry by providing resources and support to black brewers, with a significant donation from The Boston Beer Co.

The article focuses on Lubriplate's expertise in developing and manufacturing food grade registered lubricants for the beverage industry including the craft brewing industry. Topics include the importance of selecting the correct lubricant for machine components, value-added services offered by Lubriplate to facilitate building world-class lubrication programs, and how Lubriplate has helped reduce the number of different types of lubricants required in the craft brewing industry.

The article reports the challenges faced by craft brewers in the alcoholic beverage industry. It discusses that as smaller craft brewers distributed regionally and collaborated with the larger craft brand, increasing choices from ready-to-drink (RTD) products in the market, and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for craft beer.

The article discusses the evolution of the revolution of craft beer in the U.S. Topics discussed include the statement of Euromonitor International senior analyst Jared Koerten concerning the good performance of craft beer, the forecast of the Brewers Association on the market share of the American craft brewers to the category, and the expansion of the exports of American craft beer in the international market. INSET: CRAFTY PACKAGING.

The Brewers Association welcomed attendees to the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America from May 2 to 5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. The conference brought together professionals across the industry for educational seminars and workshops led by the top minds in the beer world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the financial performance of the beer industry in the U.S. Information Resources Inc. (IRI) senior vice president Dan Wandel states that January 2010 is the tough month for the beer category because the sales dropped 5.2 percent and the dollar sales by 3.5 percent. Nick Lake, vice president of Nielsen Co., notes that whether the middle brewers continue to feel the squeeze in 2010, the performance will really depend on how brewers and retailers decide to bring them value.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses about the articles in the issue including FemAle Brew Fest, Dames and Dregs Beer Fest and corporate partnership program launched by Minneapolis-based Females in Food Community, founded by Angela Dodd.

The article offers information on Fort Collins, Colorado-based New Belgium Brewing Co. A brief historical overview of the company is provided. Founded by Kim Jordan and Jeff Lebesch, New Belgium Brewing emphasizes the importance of the community. The company is planning to produce more than 485,000 barrels, which prompted the construction of a new packaging hall. INSETS: New Belgium culture;Bikes and beer.

The article focuses on Surviving and Thriving during COVID-19 a 70% of craft brewers would consider direct-to-consumer shipping if legal in their stated. Topics include the unprecedented year of shutdowns and limited access to breweries, taprooms and tours, craft breweries have had to pivot and get creative "to survive" and keep revenue streams flowing, and the eCommerce and Direct-to-consumer (DTC) beer shipping, where legally permissible.

Beverage Industry (BI): How did you work to increase distribution over the years? Jim Koch (JK): [In the beginning,] I would put two of those blue cold packs in my [...]

The article discusses consumption, competition, and performance of the U.S. craft beer market. Topics explored include the beer market volume share of independent craft brewers, highlights of the June 2017 report "Beer in the U.S.," published by Euromonitor International, and the top-selling craft beers in the region such as Blue Moon, Samuel Adams, and Sierra Nevada.

The article offers information on the Brewers Association (BA) Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America to be held at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee from April 30 to May 3, 2018.

The article offers information on the drinktec 2017 trade fair to be held at Messe München exhibition center and the ICM Internationales Congress Center München in Messe München, Germany from September 11-15, 2017.

Information about several highlights of the Craft Brewers Conference and Brewexpo America by the Brewers Association in Chicago, Illinois is presented. Highlights include a discussion on the success of the segment and the importance of networking with local community and congressmen as well as the report on the capability of craft brewers to exceed 9.1 million barrels in 2009. The conference features several people in the association including Charlie Papazian, Julie Hertz and Paul Gatza.

The article offers information on the 33rd Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America to be held at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 3-6, 2016.

Information about the topics discussed during the 72nd Annual Convention & Trade Show of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) held in Las Vegas, Nevada in September 2009 is presented. Topics during the convention include the future of America's beer distributors and challenges and the important role of beer distributors and their partnership with brewers. The event featured several speakers including Craig Purser, Jim Kock, and Harry Schuhmander.

The article announces the winners of the Brewing Industry International Awards at Drinktec 2005 trade show in Munich, Germany. A total of 752 beers from 43 countries were evaluated by thirty commercial brewers from 17 countries. Brewers from the U.S. received two of the nine Champion Beer trophies, including four awards in three separate categories for Rogue Ales. Meanwhile, Sierra Nevada has been given the gold medal and the Champion Beer title in the keg ales category.

The article focuses on the 31st edition of the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America to be hosted by the Brewers Association from April 8-11, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

The beer industry is seeking legislation to regulate territorial agreements between brewers and wholesalers. Each side has developed a different version of a Malt Beverage Interbrand Act to exempt the brewing industry from federal antitrust laws. Wholesalers' and states' rights need to be taken into account.

The article reports on the expansion of the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream initiative by Samuel Adams, a brand of Boston Beer Co., which aims to help small craft brewers and home brewers turn their passion for beer into a successful business.

The article reports that the small and independent craft brewers in the U.S. have increased its dollar sales on the first half of 2010.

The article focuses on the use of social media by a company or a brand to communicate with their often passionate fans according to speakers at the Craft Brewers Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

The article reports on the sales increase by 10.3 and volume increase by 7.2 on small and independent craft brewers in 2009 according to the Brewers Association in Boulder, Colorado.

The article reports on the demonstration of a BLOC-synchronization with the Ergobloc L (for liquid) by Krones AG during the drinktec show in Munich, Germany. It states that the Ergobloc system allows PET containers to be produced, labeled, filled and capped in a single process. It also mentions that the Ergobloc system includes a Contiform S16 blowmolding machine and a Multimodule labeler.

Reports on the number of homebrewers and beer enthusiasts that crowded into Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware in August 2005 to meet brewers and craft beers and as a membership drive for the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). Brewers and sample craft beers involved in the event; Number of members of the AHA.

Reports on the decision of Arnold Brewing Co. of Houston, Texas to expand its equipment and workforce due to record sales in 2004 and the first half of 2005. Types of equipment to be added by the company; Background on the growth of the popularity of craft beer; Percentage of a sales increase posted by the company in 2004.

Presents updates on the beverage industry in the U.S. as of July 2005. Homebrewers who received awards from the American Homebrewers Association; Marketing partnership entered into by Pepsi Bottling Group and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts; Number of barbecue teams who will be competing in the 17th Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue.

Provides information on Lion Brewery in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Annual production; Reason behind the success of the brewer; Celebration of the brewer's 100th anniversary.

Provides information on the international beverage industry from 1999 to 2004. Number of years German brewers went without sales increases; Percentage increase in U.S. wine exports in 2004; Number of barrels of craft beer sold in 2004.

Reports on the number of beers from brewers and distributors in the U.S. that will compete to become Best of the Best at the 6th Annual Orlando Beer Festival in Florida in November 2004. Prize to be given to the winner.

Reports on the agreement of the Association of Brewers and the Brewers Association of America (BAA) to merge into the Brewers Association as of October 2004. Benefits of the merger according to BAA Chairman Gary Fish; Goals of both organizations; Information on the Great American Beer Festival hosted by the Association of Brewers from September 30 to October 2, 2004 in Denver, Colorado.

Highlights the two competitions in the beverage industry that were held in California in 2004. Brewers World Cup in San Diego; San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Focuses on the distinction of the Brewing Industry International Awards in Great Britain as a competition among commercial beers judged only by professional brewers. Considerations in the selection of the panel of judges; Significance of the awards distinction for brewers; Categories of the awards; Way of ensuring objectivity in judging; Number of medals to be given across draught and packaged categories.

Profiles the career growth of the world's largest brewer 'Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. following 150 years of its contribution to the beverage industry as of October 2002. Introduction of Budweiser brand beer in 1876; Introduction of 'Michelob' in 1896 for draft beer drinkers; Post-world war II efforts of the company to sustain its market share.