America’s small and independent brewers depend on their supplier partners. Without the professionalism, expertise, and innovation of these industry allies, there’s no craft brewing industry. The upshot? Your success is core to our mission.
What you get with a Supplier Membership
The list of benefits is long (see below) but they fall into these major buckets:
Data to inform business strategy
Connection to key decision makers
Showcase support of the Brewers Association
Visibility opportunities and discounts
Membership Engagement Levels
The Brewers Association offers three supplier membership levels to match your needs and goals.
- Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® Discounts: Brewers Association members save $850 on each 10×10 exhibitor booth space and receive priority access over nonmembers. Suppliers are also eligible for discounted member pricing on conference registration.
- 20-50% Discount on Online Training Center Courses
- American Homebrewers Association Membership Discount: Use as an employee perk or to instill a deeper appreciation and knowledge of beer and brewing among your team.
- Affinity Program Discounts: Tap into the large and growing number of exclusive discounts available to members.
- News and Press Releases on Brewers Association website: Share important news — product launches, new services, offers — with your target market.
- Supplier Directory Listing: A member exclusive, the supplier directory is THE go-to resource for breweries looking for products and services. The Brewers Association drives traffic to this directory via numerous touchpoints. The base listing includes up to six categories and a 100-word description.
- Great American Beer Festival® : The pulse of the brewing world. Get early ticket access.
- Member-Only Data and Analysis: Tap into the top source of industry data and intel. Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson provides regular insights on his blog, and the annual industry review issue of The New Brewer® offers a comprehensive look at key trends and data points to help suppliers plan. Members receive downloadable spreadsheets to sort by barrelage, geography, and much more.
- Brewers Association Member Forum: Post your business updates and announcements in the ‘Supplier’ discussion board, share your expertise with others, and engage with industry peers in our online forum.
- Quarterly State of the Industry Reports: Be the first to be informed on industry changes and trends. Tune into our chief economist’s quarterly dispatches on the state of the brewing industry.
- Spreadsheet of Brewery Openings and Closings: Download a bimonthly spreadsheet for easy database updates. Essential information for your sales pipeline.
- Releases in The New Brewer® Industry Supplier News Section: Put your news—product and/or service launches, new customers, mergers and acquisitions—in front of 22,500+ industry professionals in the most respected publication in the industry.
- Unlimited Employees on Membership Roster: One membership covers everyone at your business. Equip your team with their own login credentials for easy access to all member benefits.
- BA Member Logo: Gain trust and credibility with craft brewers, of which 70% are members of the BA. Use the Associate Member logo to show your support of the association dedicated to promoting and protecting small and independent brewers.
- Independent Craft Brewer Supporter Seal: Signal your backing of craft beverage producers.
Everything in our Base plan, plus additional benefits that market your company during the year:
Enhanced supplier directory listing
Display your company logo and add up to 10 categories and two locations for increased visibility in the directory
BA Weekly Supplier Spotlight
Feature your business in the association’s weekly e-newsletter, sent to more than 20,000 subscribers
BrewersAssociation.org Member Spotlight
Promote your business on the Brewers Association homepage for one week.
One free American Homebrewers Association Membership
Use as an employee perk or to instill a deeper appreciation and knowledge of beer among your team.
- Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® Discounts: Brewers Association members save $850 on each 10×10 exhibitor booth space and receive priority access over nonmembers. Suppliers are also eligible for discounted member pricing on conference registration.
- 20-50% Discount on Online Training Center Courses
- American Homebrewers Association Membership Discount: Use as an employee perk or to instill a deeper appreciation and knowledge of beer and brewing among your team.
- Affinity Program Discounts: Tap into the large and growing number of exclusive discounts available to members.
- News and Press Releases on Brewers Association website: Share important news — product launches, new services, offers — with your target market.
- Supplier Directory Listing: A member exclusive, the supplier directory is THE go-to resource for breweries looking for products and services. The Brewers Association drives traffic to this directory via numerous touchpoints. The base listing includes up to six categories and a 100-word description.
- Great American Beer Festival® : The pulse of the brewing world. Get early ticket access.
- Member-Only Data and Analysis: Tap into the top source of industry data and intel. Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson provides regular insights on his blog, and the annual industry review issue of The New Brewer® offers a comprehensive look at key trends and data points to help suppliers plan. Members receive downloadable spreadsheets to sort by barrelage, geography, and much more.
- Brewers Association Member Forum: Post your business updates and announcements in the ‘Supplier’ discussion board, share your expertise with others, and engage with industry peers in our online forum.
- Quarterly State of the Industry Reports: Be the first to be informed on industry changes and trends. Tune into our chief economist’s quarterly dispatches on the state of the brewing industry.
- Spreadsheet of Brewery Openings and Closings: Download a bimonthly spreadsheet for easy database updates. Essential information for your sales pipeline.
- Releases in The New Brewer® Industry Supplier News Section: Put your news—product and/or service launches, new customers, mergers and acquisitions—in front of 22,500+ industry professionals in the most respected publication in the industry.
- Unlimited Employees on Membership Roster: One membership covers everyone at your business. Equip your team with their own login credentials for easy access to all member benefits.
- BA Member Logo: Gain trust and credibility with craft brewers, of which 70% are members of the BA. Use the Associate Member logo to show your support of the association dedicated to promoting and protecting small and independent brewers.
- Independent Craft Brewer Supporter Seal: Signal your backing of craft beverage producers.
Everything in our Premium plan, plus benefits that showcase your company as an industry thought leader, providing valuable insights, information, and analysis on popular Brewers Association topics.
Content Contributor on BrewersAssociation.org
Tie your company to resources produced by the Brewers Association and be an additive contributor where members are seeking information.
30-Minute Consultation with Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson
Pick the brain of one of the most revered in the industry to inform business decisions.
Featured Supplier Directory Showcase
Be pinned to the top of your 15 CATEGORIES, as well as receive unlimited locations, three videos, and three promotional assets to stand out in a huge way.
Dedicated Membership Liaison
Enjoy seamless navigation to find information, update membership information, get immediate answers to questions, and much more.
Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America Priority Point for Booth Selection
Gain access to booth space prior to companies to ensure a high traffic space in the hall.
Utilization of Unsold Advertising Inventory
Your company can benefit from openings in digital properties and gain free advertising space in the BA Weekly, on BrewersAssociation.org, The New Brewer online, and in the BA Forum.
Five Free American Homebrewers Association Memberships
Use as an employee perk or to instill a deeper appreciation and knowledge of beer among your team.
Utilization of Select Brewers Association Photo Assets
Enrich your marketing efforts with professional beer-centric photography.
- Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® Discounts: Brewers Association members save $850 on each 10×10 exhibitor booth space and receive priority access over nonmembers. Suppliers are also eligible for discounted member pricing on conference registration.
- 20-50% Discount on Online Training Center Courses
- American Homebrewers Association Membership Discount: Use as an employee perk or to instill a deeper appreciation and knowledge of beer and brewing among your team.
- Affinity Program Discounts: Tap into the large and growing number of exclusive discounts available to members.
- News and Press Releases on the Brewers Association website: Share important news — product launches, new services, offers — with your target market.
- Supplier Directory Listing: A member exclusive, the supplier directory is THE go-to resource for breweries looking for products and services. The Brewers Association drives traffic to this directory via numerous touchpoints. The base listing includes up to six categories and a 100-word description.
- Great American Beer Festival® : The pulse of the brewing world. Get early ticket access.
- Member-Only Data and Analysis: Tap into the top source of industry data and intel. Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson provides regular insights on his blog, and the annual industry review issue of The New Brewer® offers a comprehensive look at key trends and data points to help suppliers plan. Members receive downloadable spreadsheets to sort by barrelage, geography, and much more.
- Brewers Association Member Forum: Post your business updates and announcements in the ‘Supplier’ discussion board, share your expertise with others, and engage with industry peers in our online forum.
- Quarterly State of the Industry Reports: Be the first to be informed on industry changes and trends. Tune into our chief economist’s quarterly dispatches on the state of the brewing industry.
- Spreadsheet of Brewery Openings and Closings: Download a bimonthly spreadsheet for easy database updates. Essential information for your sales pipeline.
- Releases in The New Brewer® Industry Supplier News Section: Put your news—product and/or service launches, new customers, mergers and acquisitions—in front of 22,500+ industry professionals in the most respected publication in the industry.
- Unlimited Employees on Membership Roster: One membership covers everyone at your business. Equip your team with their own login credentials for easy access to all member benefits.
- BA Member Logo: Gain trust and credibility with craft brewers, of which 70% are members of the BA. Use the Associate Member logo to show your support of the association dedicated to promoting and protecting small and independent brewers.
- Independent Craft Brewer Supporter Seal: Signal your backing of craft beverage producers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can keep your legacy benefits until your current membership expires. That said, we encourage you to upgrade now for $200 to unlock the new benefits. Call us to upgrade: 1-303-447-0816.
Email Rachel Kesley to schedule a call.
We do not share our member’s personal contact information, but a lead list of recent opens (business information only) is included with our new membership tiers.
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Get in Touch
CBC Exhibit Space Inquiries
CBC Sponsorship Inquiries
Kari Harrington, kari@brewersassociation.org
GABF Sponsorship Inquiries
Kevin Doidge, kevin@brewersassociation.org
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