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BOP Launches Exclusive Brewery Member Benefit: Employment Law Advice Program
The BOP provides access to the BOP Brewer Employment Law Advice Program – a benefit available exclusively for BOP Member Brewers. The Program enables Member Brewers – at no cost to the Brewer – to contact labor and employment attorneys at Fisher Phillips to obtain routine telephone advice on employment-related legal questions. The BOP’s goal…
2024 PA Farm Show Beer Entries & Results
The 2024 PA Farm Show Beer Entries & Results can be found HERE. A big congrats to all winners! Cheers to all member breweries who particpated.
Brewers of Pennsylvania Announce 2022 Pennsylvania Pint Days
The Brewers of Pennsylvania are very excited to announce our second Pennsylvania Pint Days campaign. The Pennsylvania Pint Days campaign is a fundraiser that directly supports the BOP’s mission to promote, protect, and propel independent craft breweries in the Commonwealth through advocacy, community, education, and public awareness. Online orders for participating BOP Member breweries will…
BOP Equity and Inclusion Committee
The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) is committed to making the craft beer industry in Pennsylvania safe and welcoming to all. Recent stories of sexism, racism, harassment, assault, and toxic workplaces in our industry reinforce that we have much more work to do. The Brewers of Pennsylvania is prepared to assist any brewery owner, employee in…
2022 BOP Board of Directors Election Information
The following members of the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) Board of Directors’ terms will expire February 2022. Names that have an * next to their name have opted to run for re-election (two year term): OPEN Seats: Member at Large * Fred Maier, Susquehanna Brewing Co. * Jason Lavery, Lavery Brewing Co. * Matt Katase,…
Pennsylvania Pint Days 2021
PENNSYLVANIA PINT DAYS December 9-10, 2021 Pennsylvania Pint Days is a fundraiser that directly supports the mission of the Brewers of Pennsylvania(BOP): to promote, preserve, diversify and unify Pennsylvania’s craft brewing industry. Pennsylvania Pint Days will take place on Thursday, December 9 and Friday, December 10 at several selected breweries across the state. In partnership…
BOP Partner Promotions
Promote Your Business or Service to Members of the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) Audience: 200+ Brewers Owners, leadership and staff, 100+ BOP Associate members. Distribution: 1,200 – 1,500 email & Private Members Only Facebook Group (200+) social media post. Open Rate: 42% Avg., 12% Click Through Rate. BOP Partner Promotions If you are interest in…
Improving the Agricultural Value Chain in PA Craft Beer
By Maria Graziani, Senior Extension Educator, Business Management BOP Associate Member The craft beverage industry across the U.S. has seen unprecedented times due to the covid-19 pandemic. According to a national poll, more than 22% of craft brewers will not make it through the end of the pandemic. Though this statistic is daunting, national trends…
BOP Virtual Symposium: Sponsors, Session Titles & Exhibitors Announcement
The Business of Brewing. The Science of Brewing. The Network of Brewers. VIRTUAL Complimentary Professional Development for ALL Brewery & Industry Personnel The Brewers of Pennsylvania 6th Annual Mid Atlantic Brewers’ Symposium will be VIRTUAL and take place February 1, 2021 through February 28, 2021. Yes, almost thirty days of virtual professional development and engagement…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Name Adam Harris as New Executive Director
Former Chair of House Liquor Control Committee Harris Served as BOP Deputy Director since 2019. HARRISBURG, PA – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has named Adam Harris, former Chair of Pennsylvania’s House Liquor Control Committee and Deputy Director of the BOP, as the organization’s new Executive Director. In addition to…
Not Your Grandpa’s Business Insurance: Specialty Insurance for Brewers
When you think of brewery operations, you think of research and development, creative brews, modern equipment, appealing facilities and perhaps even great food. What savvy brewers and owners also keep top-of-mind is the right business insurance to safeguard their precious investment. We wondered if brewery insurance was a unique niche, and spent some time chatting…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Endorse Senator Laughlin’s Legislative Effort to Modernize the Commonwealth’s Antiquated Distribution Laws and Urge Action by the General Assembly Before the End of the Year
Harrisburg, PA (September 29, 2020) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, strongly supports and endorses legislation offered by Senator Dan Laughlin (Erie) to modernize the decades old distribution laws in the Commonwealth. At a time when all businesses are struggling to cope with the impacts of the pandemic, bringing fairness to the manner…
Adding Next-Level Tastes to Create Your New Favorite Beers
Have you ever enjoyed a pineapple habanero IPA? A coconut stout? Perhaps a raspberry gose? Creative and curious brewers are adding new flavor profiles to almost every beer style, and you can rest assured that what’s added exceeds brewery-quality muster to keep you coming back for more. We were more than intrigued to learn about…
Meet Beer’s Transformer: The Mighty Yeast
When you dream about beer (and, we know you do!), it’s most likely visions of hops and malts that dance in your head. We’d like to remind you about another dream-worthy component: yeast. Yeast is the microorganism that is responsible for fermentation in beer. Yeast metabolizes the sugars extracted from grains, which produces alcohol, carbon…
Is Your Point-of-Service System Serving You and Your Customers?
Imagine a seamless customer experience related to your tab at a brewpub or taproom. A situation where your tab follows you when you decide to go from drinks at the bar to a sit-down meal, expedites tasters to your table, eliminates the need for a bartender to hold on to your credit card, and much…
Eye-Catching Beer Packaging Options For Takeout Help Support Breweries’ Efforts During Pandemic
We know a little bit about loving craft beer, and we all have our favorite styles. What makes us, then, drink outside the box? Try something new and daring for our tastebuds? It just might be the eye-catching packaging that calls to us from the refrigerator case or shelf. We sat down with Brewers of…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Receives Grant from Brewers Association for Mid-Atlantic Symposium
BOP’s Second Grant within a Year for Popular, Annual Event HARRISBURG, PA – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, is pleased to announce that it has received a 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Event grant from the Brewers Association (BA) to help fund the BOP’s Mid-Atlantic Brewers’ Symposium. The Symposium is a professional…
Balancing Work and Play in the World of Beer: Andrew Witchey of Dancing Gnome Beer
“The mindset has always been balancing the dichotomy of work and play,” says Andrew Witchey, owner and founder of Dancing Gnome Beer, when describing the impetus behind naming his brewery. As it were, the origin of the Dancing Gnome moniker is personal and down-to-earth, as is much of the brewery world. “Wish I had a…
Realizing the Dream of Opening a Brewery: Derek and Elaine Wolf of Wolf Brewing Company
In July 2013, Derek and Elaine Wolf won their first homebrew competition. At that moment, the dynamic duo came up with a lofty goal. As Elaine put it, “Our goal was to receive an AHA/BJCP (American Home Brewers/Beer Judge Certification Program) -sanctioned homebrew award from every state in the country. The main reason for this…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Elects New Board Members
HARRISBURG, PA (2.4.20) – At the association’s Annual Meeting on January 25 at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown in Pittsburgh, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, elected two new Board members. Joining the BOP Board of Directors is Fred Maier of Susquehanna Brewing Company (Pittston) and Megan Seastedt of North Country…
Pennsylvania’s Small and Independent Craft Brewers Face Increased Taxes if Rate Expires on Dec. 31
HARRISBURG, PA (12.5.19) – In less than 30 days, the re-calibrated Federal Excise Tax (FET) rate for over 350 small and independent breweries in Pennsylvania will expire. These small businesses and the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, are asking Congress to prioritize and pass the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Receives $96,000 in Grant Funding
HARRISBURG, PA (12.4.19) – Today, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has approved $1.2 million in grants to increase the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and enhance the Pennsylvania beer industry through promotion, marketing, and research-based programs and projects. The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Celebrates Small Brewery Sunday
New Holiday Supports Small and Independent Breweries On Sunday, December 1, 2019, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, will be celebrating Small Brewery Sunday, a new holiday that encourages beer lovers throughout the country to support small U.S. breweries and to seek the independent craft brewer seal, a certified mark (upside-down…
Keeping the Gears Turning for the Local Community: Meet David and Erin Kozloski of GearHouse Brewing Co.
The expressive phrase “I can see their gears turning” is indicative of the process of creation. Thoughts being spurred, inspiration coming to light, and enthusiasm for the future being fostered are all part of the unique elements of truly passionate creativity. Maybe that’s why it’s so fitting that David and Erin Kozloski, as well as…
Talking About the Dragons of Tannery Run with Carly Chedler of Tannery Run Brew Works
“Tannery Run Brew Works was born from the Tannery Run waterway that runs beneath the brewpub building,” says Carly Chedler of Tannery Run Brew Works, the CAO (chief administrative officer), one of the founders and also one of the brewers. “Myths of dragons fill local lore, fueling the creation of the hops and malt dynamic…
Beer, Food and Music: How Scott Rudich of Round Guys Brewing Company Helps Bring Them All Together
“I personally will avoid bars that have live music, unless I am going out specifically to hear live music.” That’s the beginning of what Scott Rudich says when asked about the impetus behind his company’s music venue The Underground. It’s a place for people who want great beer and a growing music scene. Scott is…
Meet Jason Lavery of Lavery Brewing Co., Talking Second Locations and the Beauty of Lagers
Ten years ago, Jason and Nicole Lavery opened Lavery Brewing Co. in downtown Erie, just offshore of the mighty Lake Erie. Fast forward to the present day, and they’ve opened another location, this time about 40 miles to the south in the charming city of Titusville, and not far from the natural wonder of Pennsylvania’s…
New Tax Effective October 1, 2019
Starting for sales October 1, 2019, Pennsylvania breweries, taprooms (storage locations) and couplets (breweries with a Retail License or “GP License”) must collect a “use tax” on all of your direct sales to consumers, whether those sales are for on or off-premise consumption. This new tax replaces a more onerous tax which the Brewers of…
Brewing for Generations: The Legacy Behind Susquehanna Brewing Co.
Sometimes brewing is just in your blood. That certainly seems to be the case for Susquehanna Brewing Co. and its co-founder, Fred Maier. For six generations, Fred and his family have been an integral part of the beer-brewing industry, in both the Old World and the New. As Fred tells it, “Susquehanna Brewing is actually…
Brewing Up the Basics in Hamburg with Jim Gerner of 1787 Brewing Company
In 1787, the town of Hamburg was founded. In 2018, 1787 Brewing Company was founded — an homage to the town itself and the local community that thrives within it. Jim Gerner is the co-owner and a Hamburg native. As he puts it, “I wanted 1787 to be all about the town of Hamburg. I…
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