Independence Matters to Craft Brewers

The Brewers Association, publishers of CraftBeer.com, defines a craft brewer as small, traditional and independent.

While these small businesses have a tougher road in terms of sourcing ingredients and getting to market than multinational conglomerates, one thing is very clear: craft brewers value being independent. It gives them freedom to explore in ways big businesses can’t.

Take a listen – and don’t forget to celebrate American Craft Beer Week with us. Search events near you and #beeritforward.

Jess Baker

Jess Baker walked into a beer fest in 2010 and realized beer had come a long way from what her dad had been drinking since the 70s. She served as editor-in-chief of CraftBeer.com from spring 2016 to spring 2020, bringing you stories about the people who are the heartbeat behind U.S. craft brewing. She's a runner, a die-hard Springsteen fan, a mom who is always scouting family-friendly breweries, and always in search of a darn good porter.

CraftBeer.com is fully dedicated to small and independent U.S. breweries. We are published by the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers. Stories and opinions shared on CraftBeer.com do not imply endorsement by or positions taken by the Brewers Association or its members.