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Five Steps to Protect Craft Beer and Spirits from False Advertising Claims
Red Stripe, a “Jamaican” beer made in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Tito’s “hand made” vodka mass produced from neutral spirits in a modern distillery. Blue Moon, an “artfully crafted” beer produced by megabrewer MillerCoors. See a trend? All are alcoholic beverages that have been targeted by litigation claiming false advertising, and they are just the beginning. These…
3 Recent Legislative Leeways That Pennsylvania Brewers Should Know About
As Pennsylvania breweries continue to grow as the leaders of the craft beer industry, the state’s relevant legislation is changing for the better. 1. Brewery Licenses Breweries no longer require a brewpub license to serve pints as of May, which eases barriers to entry for smaller craft brewers. Now, a brewery license allows an operation…
5 Statewide Breweries Sourcing Local in Support of a Truly Sustainable Pint
Craft breweries have historically had strong ties to their local communities, and that connection notably comes through in a brewer’s use of locally sourced ingredients. By partnering with regional hop farms and malt purveyors, the craft beer industry is building a sustainable ecosystem by producing beers with remarkable local flavor. 1. Tröegs Brewing Company often uses…
5 Craft Beer Trends to Look for in 2016
Breweries in Pennsylvania have been among the leaders of the American craft beer pack for years, and it won’t be surprising if they far surpass the herd in 2016. There has been a consistent uptick in regional brewery expansions and local brewpub openings in the past year, and that is putting Pennsylvania on the map…
BOP Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members
(Harrisburg PA), The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the official state brewing guild whose mission is to promote and protect the brewing industry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, met in January 2016 in Harrisburg, PA (ZerOday Brewing Company), and elected two new members to serve on the state Board of Directors. At the BOP 2016 Annual…
BOP to Host First-Ever Brewers Symposium
Rising Foam in PA Attracts Experts to Address “Beer Professional Development” (HARRISBURG PA) The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) will host their first-ever Brewers Symposium this Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th at the Artsquest SteelStacks facility (Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema) in Bethlehem, PA. The two-day symposium will feature 13, 45-minute sessions that will address…
Pennsylvania Eight Are Great @ GABF 2015
8 Breweries from Across the Commonwealth Bring Home 8 Medals (HARRISBURG PA) Pennsylvania breweries were awarded 8 medals, including 1 gold medal, 4 silver and 3 bronze, at the 34th Annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Competition, held this past weekend in Denver, Colorado. The festival awarded 275 medals to brews and breweries from across…
Google Street View Photographers Partner With Brewers of Pennsylvania
Membership in the BOP has just been enhanced! Google Street View Photographers Creating New PA Beer Trail Map for BOP Members Only! The Brewers of Pennsylvania, working to advance and promote the the craft brewing industry throughout the state of Pennsylvania, has recently teamed up with the Google Street View photographers that bring the popular…
BOP Launches Mobile Beer Trail App
The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) is proud to announce the launch of a new digital Beer Guide for Apple and Android devices! The app features an interactive map highlighting the state’s breweries and brewpubs, a check-in feature rewards program, beer merchandise shopping, one-touch-taxi information, a “cheers” camera and a craft beer related event calendar, powered by the BOP website. The…
BOP Response to PLCB Legal Advisory Opinion
(HARRISBURG, PA) We as the small beer Brewers of Pennsylvania employ an estimated 10,000 employees earning $296 million in wages and generating $1.1 billion in direct economic benefits to communities throughout the state. We represent family breweries and brave start-up companies which depend on the quality of our beers and a loyal following to compete against…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Announces 2015 Board of Directors
HERSHEY PA – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) recently elected its 2015 Board of Directors at the organization’s Annual Meeting, held January 25-26th at Troegs Brewing Company in Hershey, PA. The well attended gathering of 100+ attendees included brewery representatives from over 50 different Pennsylvania breweries and 23 different associate member organizations. Attendees enjoyed a well-executed…
Meeting of the Malts III: The Pittsburgh Brewers Summit
Victory President and Brewmaster Bill Covaleski, Troegs Founder and Brew Brother Chris Trogner and East End Brewing’s founder Scott Smith unite in a dinner and panel discussion on the future of Pennsylvania Craft Beer. (HARRISBURG PA) The Brewers of Pennsylvania announced they will be hosting the Meeting of the Malts III: The Pittsburgh Brewers Summit…
Pennsylvania Scores a “Brewers Dozen + 2” at Great American Beer Festival
Breweries from Across the Commonwealth Bring Home 14 Medals (HARRISBURG PA) Pennsylvania breweries were awarded 14 medals, including 7 gold medals, at the 33rd Annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Competition, held this past weekend in Denver, Colorado. This year’s GABF competition attracted its biggest panel of judges ever, with 222 beer experts from 10 countries…
Oktoberfest Presented by Yuengling Adds New Brewers’ Village & Beer Tastings
Oct. 4-5 and 11-12 BETHLEHEM, PA—Guests at this year’s Oktoberfest presented by Yuengling, located at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, are invited to sample a diverse array of beers crafted by Pennsylvania’s award-winning breweries during tasting sessions at the festival’s new Brewers’ Village presented by the Brewers of Pennsylvania on Oct. 4-5 and 11-12. Tickets for the…
Brewers of PA Launch Enthusiast Membership Program
If your love for Pennsylvania beer knows no bounds, then it’s time you answer the call! No, not “last call,” actually quite the opposite. Join the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) as an Enthusiast Member. For just $35, your BOP Enthusiast Membership will include: BOP T-shirt, Designed by Hop Hedz, Available to Members Only Membership Aluminum…
BOP Hosts 1st Annual “Meeting of the Malts” Featuring Three Legendary American Brewers
On March 27, Yuengling’s Dick Yuengling, Samuel Adams’ Jim Koch, and Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione Unite for First Time Ever to Discuss the State of Beer and Brewing in America Harrisburg, Penn. – FEBRUARY 10 – The Brewers of Pennsylvania today announced they will be hosting the first ever “Meeting of the Malts” Beer Summit…
Victory Brewing Company Merits 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award
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Brewers of Pennsylvania Announce 2012 Board of Directors
HARRISBURG, PA – The Brewers of Pennsylvania elected its 2012 Board of Directors at its annual meeting held on January 31, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. The Board, and the association, is comprised of Pa.-based breweries of all sizes, including America’s two largest independent breweries and many newly formed brewpubs and breweries. The…
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