Craft Beer Professionals

Join us as we count down the days until CBP Connects Charleston presented by Arryved POS (December 4-6). You don't want to miss your opportunity to join other just like you for an unforgettable networking and educational experience. In this conversation, we'll hear from several of our upcoming presenters, learn their excitement for CBP Connects, and share what you can expect to gain by joi...

Challenge = Improve Business Performance. With the challenges of today’s economy, all brewery owners and management level staff are challenged to improve their business performance. In truth, every member of your team needs to be engaged and on board for this mission. Wish you had a road map? Join our panelists for a cruise through your brewery, looking at each different area (brewing, tap room, a...

Membership programs like beer clubs and mug clubs are a fantastic way to build customer loyalty and drive repeat business. They can also be a nightmare to manage. Fortunately, through the incredible power of technology things are getting better. Digital memberships and rewards can now be used to simplify programs and enhance the taproom experience for both staff and customers. In this session we w...

Contract Brewing in craft beer has evolved over many years from what some might say was a dirty word (is it still?) to what has been a pathway to success for countless renown brands as well as a powerful revenue model for producers. We will examine the basic and more advanced models for contract brewing as well as dig deeper into how to actually pull off managing a successful contract brand and a...

⁠Modern consumers want more choices in more places for the right occasions. Producing new segments to reach more consumers and leveraging data and technology to make it happen is the way of the modern beverage producer. Join in on this session to hear from a panel of multi-segment producers about keys to future-proofing your business. They’ll cover everything from market challenges to breaking int...

Join us for “Paper vs. Plastic Can Carriers: Debunking the Plastic Paradox,” where we will explore the differences between can carrier options, their impact on the environment, quality, cost, and more. In this engaging session, we will dive into the following topics: Overview of Can Carrier Options & Key Considerations: We'll take an in-depth look at the various options available in the ma...

Marketing for Breweries has taken so many forms it's hard to even know what to do anymore. It's more than just a punch on a punch card, a scan of a QR code or some arbitrary point system. Loyalty is creating an experience that makes your customer tell their friends about the incredible experience they had at your brewery. We are covering three key areas to help you get the most out of the...

In our new "What's Going on in..." series. We will partner with State Guilds to spotlight their current successes, challenges, and trends. There is so much we can learn from one another and we hope these conversations can provide you with valuable insights applicable to your state. Next up: Rhode Island. This conversation features: Nils Weldy - Executive Director, Rhode Island Brewer...

Breweries have a love/hate relationship with food trucks. Many rely on them to provide a food option for their guests, and to create a more well-rounded taproom experience. However, as seen from countless threads in Craft Beer Professionals, the stress and frustration caused from food trucks often dampens the relationship. In this session, we will hear from brewery owners and managers on strategie...

In the current economic climate, banks are lending to small businesses less and less. Now, businesses can skip the bank and raise money from their customers, fans, and community. Learn more about different options for finding funding for your business, and why community funding is the way to go! Banks aren't your only option. Join Honeycomb Credit, a platform for growing local businesses to bo...

Beaches, big cities, and ski resorts. Such destinations have a built-in allure that is a driver for tourism. In this conversation, we will hear from several breweries that operate in tourist markets and learn how they have found their niche. We will discuss the unique challenges they face and how they've been able to truly stand out in an area already seen as a destination. This conversations...

Join us for an engaging and insightful panel conversation that delves into the world of brewery merchandise and explores innovative strategies to amplify swag sales. In an era where craft breweries are not only known for their exceptional brews but also their unique brand identities, the importance of effective merchandise sales cannot be overstated. This panel brings together industry experts, ma...

In our new "What's Going on in..." series. We will partner with State Guilds to spotlight their current successes, challenges, and trends. There is so much we can learn from one another and we hope these conversations can provide you with valuable insights applicable to your state. Next up: North Carolina. This conversation features: Les Stewart - Co-Owner, Trophy Brewing; Vice Presi...

Join us for an illuminating journey into the heart of brewery profitability with a twist – a real success story straight from the world of craft beer. In this dynamic webinar, we're thrilled to have Dru Ernst, the visionary owner of Dru Bru, sharing his unique experience on how the power of Brewery Scorecards transformed the way he tracks performance. Discover how Dru Bru cracked the code to t...

As breweries scale up their business, they find accounting and legal partners with the knowledge and resources to help them achieve their goals. Maria Pearman, CPA, will explain when a brewery should hire an accounting firm and how to find a firm that fits its unique needs. A trusted advisor in the craft beer space, Maria will give an overview of the business life cycle and share industry-specific...

As Craft Beer Professionals, you aim to brew and deliver the highest quality beer possible. It is through conversations and continued education that we grow as brewers. Join us for a conversation with Brewers Association Technical Committee members as they discuss ways you can brew and serve high quality beer, both safely and sustainably. They will share strategies on how you can improve your oper...

Large-scale events, especially festivals, can be quite the feat. Thankfully, we have a panel of industry experts ready to share their experiences. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding on how to create a worthwhile and profitable festival (or other large-scale event) as our speakers discuss tips on how to implement ideas, how to get your staff on board, safety, marketing, and beyond...

Updating your pricing strategy can sound scary. But what if it’s proven to completely recover your payment processing fees and boost revenue as much as $38k per year? Hear from a panel of breweries as they share their success stories using Dual Pricing. You’ll learn everything you need to know: - Learn what Dual Pricing is and how your business benefits - Understand the reasons other breweries ado...

It pays to offer more options. If you are a brewery looking to add more beverages to your taproom, listen in as our experts discuss diversifying beverage portfolios in the craft beer scene. Looking to sell cold-brew in the morning? Or hoping to add a distilling branch to your cellar? Or perhaps you just want to provide gluten-free options to your menu such as cider and seltzer? Our panel of brewer...

Thunder Twins is an all-star collaboration celebrating the legacy of Negro Leagues baseball and supporting inner city educational enrichment and athletics programs. The Thunder Twins, Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard, were teammates on the Homestead Greys, and are two of the most prolific players in Negro Leage history. In this conversation, we will be joined by panelists who represent a Negro Leagues...

Let's explore the brewing industry's pressure points and the solutions to tackle them. We'll take a closer look at a wide range of factors that put pressure on the industry, like market competition, changing customer demands, sustainability, technology advancements, and economic fluctuations. Our panelists will shed insight on market forces at large, agronomics, and technology with the...

In this panel, you’ll learn how to unlock your full leadership potential! Led by Pulkit K. Agrawal of Beer30 by The 5th Ingredient , this panel will include 3 other brewery leaders who have led their teams through the highs and lows. The four of them will discuss different successes and failures that they have encountered in their leadership journeys. The panel will provide insights on the best pr...

Join us for a deep dive discussion on maximizing the impact of your brand communications to better connect with your staff, wholesalers, retailers, consumers and more! We have gathered a group of industry professionals representing different size breweries and priorities to discuss how each of them are ensuring their messaging is heard and discoverable through sales sheets, websites, internal trai...

At CBC in Nashville this past May, BA Chief Economist, Bart Watson, encouraged brewery owners / operators to be more creative in finding ways to reach new audiences. An historically underserved community breweries can do a better job of reaching is the disability community. There are three levels of accommodations: ADA compliance, Accessibility & Inclusivity. This session will focus on the dif...

For a brewery to see maximum success, effective communication must exist between departments. Unfortunately, there is often a great disconnect between front-of-house and back, and beyond. In this session, we will be joined by panelists across brewery roles to discuss strategies to improve intra-brewery communication. Panelists: Alison Wisneski (Lady Justice Brewing), Brittany Waiss (KettleHouse Br...