MEMBERSHIP
Whether you are a brewery in planning or an award-winning brewery, the BOP increases your potential for excellence. We are a tight-knit community of brewers, service providers and beer enthusiasts working together to advance the industry and craft throughout the state.
WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A MEMBER
Membership Levels
BREWERY
Whether you are still in the concept stages or you brew thousands of barrels a year.
Associate
You provide the products and services that make it possible for us to brew beer.
BREWERY Membership
As your partner in business, we bring you the tools, services, and programs you need to thrive in this ever-evolving industry, steeped in tradition but having to adapt and innovate like never before.
Benefits
As a member of the BOP, you will be investing in your brewery and be a leader in the industry. Some of the benefits of membership include:
Business promotion. Listing, links, and event promotion on the BOP website.
Regularly scheduled educational webinars (coming 2026!)
Legal Guidance. Quarterly legal Q&A conference calls with the BOP general counsel.
Legislative Representation. We are constantly monitor and advocating for you and the industry in Harrisburg and Washington, DC.
Education and Networking. Discounted attendance at the BOP Brewers Symposium and the Annual Meeting & Social.
Strategic Partnerships. With the services and providers you need to run a successful and efficient operation.
Governance of the Association. The right to take on leadership roles and vote on BOP issues and establish strategic initiatives.
Eligible to participate in the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Beer Competition.
DUES
To be a member, you must produce in-state.
The membership year runs from January 1 to December 31.
$300 New member breweries and breweries in planning
2nd-year dues and beyond are $0.20/bbl, with a minimum of $600 and a maximum of $50,000.
Starting in 2026, $0 dues for new member breweries, breweries in planning, or breweries that were not members in 2025
Associate Membership
Without the services and products offered by our associate members, our brewers would not be in business. Associate membership in the BOP offers you the opportunity to engage with the PA craft beer community and to build relationships that will help both your business and our breweries thrive.
Associate membership is available to a person or company that supports the Pennsylvania craft brewing industry by providing products or services used by craft brewers. Examples of associate members include financial/accounting services, legal counsel, equipment manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, etc.
Membership Benefits
Some of the benefits of membership include:
BELONG: Free or discounted invitations to attend or exhibit at BOP events, including the Annual Meeting, Meeting of the Malts, PA Flavor, Rally in the Rotunda/ Craft Brewer Caucus, and the Brewers' Symposium.
CONNECT: Associate Membership includes access to the BOP Members-only Facebook Group. A great space for targeted promotions and strengthening relationships. The BOP may also include a brief mention of Associate Members (when appropriate) in the members-only e-mail newsletter and or interview for the PA Brewed Blog.
GROW: Your company will have its own page on the BOP website under our Products and Services Providers.
Annual Investment
$699 Annual Investment: Membership runs January 1 through December 31.
In addition to membership there are additional opportunities to exhibit or sponsor events throughout the year if you are interested.