Breweries Trade Associations

American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC)

Professional society for brewing and fermented beverage scientists that advances quality through peer‑reviewed research, standard Methods of Analysis, education, and an annual conference.

https://www.asbcnet.org Membership: 1,900

Beer Canada (Brewers Association of Canada)

National voice of Canada’s beer makers, representing over 50 brewing companies that produce about 90% of beer made in Canada; provides advocacy, research, and industry forums.

https://beercanada.com Membership: 50

Belgian Family Brewers

Association of 21 historic, family‑owned Belgian breweries promoting authenticity and heritage via the “Belgian Family Brewers” quality mark.

https://belgianfamilybrewers.be Membership: 21

Brasseurs de France

Founded in 1878, France’s national brewery union represents producers of all sizes, coordinates advocacy, market insights, and promotion of French beer.

https://brasseurs-de-france.com Membership: 443

Brewers Association (U.S.)

U.S. trade association for small and independent craft brewers; provides national advocacy, market data, the Craft Brewers Conference, and technical resources.

https://www.brewersassociation.org Membership: 5,600

Brewers Association of Australia

Peak body for Australia’s leading beer makers focusing on sensible, workable policy; membership comprises Asahi/Carlton & United Breweries, Lion, and Coopers.

https://www.brewers.org.au Membership: 3

Brewers Association of Japan (BAJ)

Industry body of Japan’s major brewers (Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, Suntory, Orion) coordinating technical standards, self‑regulation and advocacy.

https://www.brewers.or.jp/english/01-baj.html Membership: 5

Brewers of Europe

Brings together national brewers’ associations and corporate members from across Europe to represent 10,000+ breweries on policy, sustainability, and responsibility.

https://brewersofeurope.org Membership: 33

Brewers of Romania Association

National association uniting Romania’s leading beer producers and supply‑chain partners to advocate for the category and support industry growth.

https://berariiromaniei.ro Membership: 9

Canadian Craft Brewers Association (CCBA–AMBC)

Federation representing Canada’s independent craft breweries and provincial guilds; coordinates national advocacy, research, and promotion for 700+ small brewers.

https://ccba-ambc.org Membership: 700

Cervejeiros de Portugal

Portugal’s national brewers’ association representing large and small producers, coordinating advocacy, responsibility initiatives and industry development.

https://www.cervejeirosdeportugal.pt Membership: 20

Deutscher Brauer‑Bund (German Brewers Association)

Germany’s umbrella federation (“federation of federations”) for the brewing sector—regional and technical associations plus large company direct members—leading national advocacy and standards.

https://brauer-bund.de Membership: 12

Florida Brewers Guild

Statewide nonprofit for Florida’s craft breweries providing advocacy, compliance education, festivals, and member networking.

https://www.floridabrewers.org Membership: 150

Independent Brewers Association (Australia)

Australia’s independent brewing trade body, supporting member breweries with advocacy, market access, awards, education, and the Independence Seal program.

https://iba.org.au Membership: 400

Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA)

Professional association for technical, operational, and leadership roles across brewing and allied industries, offering education, best‑practice resources, and a global member network.

https://www.mbaa.com Membership: 4,000

Nederlandse Brouwers (Dutch Brewers Association)

Netherlands’ national brewers’ association of 14 member breweries that together produce over 95% of Dutch beer; leads on policy, responsibility and sustainability.

https://www.nederlandsebrouwers.nl Membership: 14

New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA)

Statewide 501(c) nonprofit unifying and promoting New York’s craft beer industry through advocacy, education and marketing; brewery membership community of ~600.

https://newyorkcraftbeer.com Membership: 600

Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA)

UK trade body for independent breweries, providing policy advocacy, market access programs, awards, research, and supplier partnerships.

https://www.siba.co.uk Membership: 750

Sveriges Bryggerier (Swedish Brewers Association)

Sweden’s national brewers’ association; 25 producer members together representing about 88% of the Swedish beer, cider, soft‑drink and water market; leads policy and responsibility work.

https://sverigesbryggerier.se Membership: 25

Texas Craft Brewers Guild

Member‑driven trade association advancing Texas craft beer via advocacy, education, and industry events (e.g., Texas Craft Brewers Cup & Festival).

https://texascraftbrewersguild.org Membership: 521