Our sponsors are critical to the success of the conference. In fact, we could not hold the conference at such a low price without them. Please support our 2012 sponsors, listed below.

• For complete sponsor information on either 2012 Beer Bloggers Conference, please contact Reno Walsh at reno@zephyradventures.com or 1-406-580-5919.
• Once you have determined in which category you would like to be a sponsor, you can sign up on our secure form here: North American BBC Sponsor Form or European BBC Sponsor Form.
• If you would like to host a future Beer Bloggers Conference, please complete our Host Application.

2012 North American Beer Bloggers Conference Sponsors

Grand Sponsors

CraftBeer.com is a consumer-oriented website for lovers of craft beer published by the Brewers Association. The website is full of information about the craft beer scene, including advice on beer and food pairing, stories on beer road trips, and a blog by Great American Beer Festival founder Charlie Papazian. The Brewers Association is the national organization that represents the interests of small and independent craft brewers in the United States.

World Class Beverages is an association of beer distributors located throughout the United States that has dedicated themselves to the promotion of craft and specialty beers. Each member of the group has dedicated individuals who focus on bringing the best beers in the world to you and your favorite establishments. World Class Beverages and its parent company, the Monarch Beverage Company, are hosting one dinner at the conference.

The Brewers of Indiana Guild was organized to provide a unifying voice for the microbrewers and brewpubs of Indiana. Its goal is to promote public awareness and appreciation for the quality and variety of beer produced in Indiana. The Guild represents every brewery in Indiana and is hosting one of our conference dinners.

Premier Sponsors

Pilsner Urquell was first created on October 5, 1842 in the town of Pilsen in the Czech Republic. Legend has it that the single strand of yeast used to produce that first golden lager came by way of a runaway monk who smuggled it out his monastery. Today, centuries later, the company can trace the pedigree of their unique Pilsner H yeast back to that single strand. Pilsner Urquell means “The pilsner from the original source” and the beer is made with the same brewing techniques today.

Goose Island opened its brewpub in 1998, a leader in the American craft beer revolution. Today, Goose Island continues to brew an innovative selection of over 50 craft beers at the brewpub, the best of which are then bottled at their Fulton Street brewery. Goose Island will host a pre-conference dinner on Thursday night at its brewpub.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is a trade association that represents the interests of the 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributors – with operations located in every state and congressional district across the United States – before government and the public. NBWA works to strengthen the state-based system of alcohol regulation that facilitates an orderly marketplace; creates a transparent and accountable system of alcohol distribution that protects American consumers; and promotes responsibility in the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of alcohol.

The Jacob Leinenkugel brewery was founded in Chippewa Falls, WI, in May 1867 by Jacob Leinenkugel. A family man driven by an iron work ethic, Jacob knew that his family heritage would play an integral part of his brewery’s success. Today, the fifth generation of Leinenkugel’s continue to brew the same family inspired recipes that Jacob poured his heart and soul into. Over the years, the family has grown and so has the brewery, but its history and heritage remain at the forefront. Leinie’s will be providing lunch on Saturday for conference attendees.

Sierra Nevada started in 1979, when Ken Grossman began building a small brewery in the town of Chico, California. His goal: to brew exceptional ales and lagers. Today, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is considered the premier craft brewery in the United States. And the beer? Critics proclaim it “Among the best brewed anywhere in the world.”

Spiegelau is dedicated to producing the very best wine and beer glasses possible. This means bringing to the market glasses of the highest quality and aesthetics as well as durability and value, with the goal of making the drinking experience a pleasurable, fun part of today’s exciting lifestyle. Spiegelau will be providing glasses for the Identifying Beer Types session at the conference.

Heluva Good!® brand real sour cream dips, cheeses and condiments have held a reputation for quality and taste for more than 75 years. Heluva Good! can be found in dairy cases throughout the Eastern, Southern and Midwest United States, and all of Canada.

Event Sponsors

Upland Brewing Company has been brewing ales, lagers, and sours in Bloomington, Indiana since 1998. Many of their brews are unique twists on traditional recipes, while others are products of their imaginations. Several of Upland’s beers have earned national and international medals and awards, but what they really care about is brewing the kinds of beer they like to drink, and providing a fresh local option to their community.

Brooklyn Brewery has been making good beer since 1988. Its award-winning roster of year-round, seasonal and specialty beers have gained the Brewery notoriety as one of the top craft beer producers in the world. Brooklyn beers are currently distributed in 25 states and 20 countries and you will hear from brewmaster Garrett Oliver and taste a number of their beers at the 2012 Beer Bloggers Conference.

Live Beer Blogging Sponsors

Schlafly Beer
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
More Coming Soon

2012 European Beer Bloggers Conference Sponsors

Molson Coors (UK), part of the Molson Coors global brewery, has over 2,000 employees and breweries in Burton on Trent, Alton and Tadcaster. It has a market share of over 20% of the UK beer market via its portfolio including Carling ( the UK’s best selling lager for three decades), Coors Light, Grolsch, Worthington’s, Caffrey’s, Cobra, Singha and a range of speciality beers. Molson Coors (UK) was generous enough to sponsor the Friday dinner and provide funding for the conference center itself.

Pilsner Urquell was first created on October 5, 1842 in the town of Pilsen in the Czech Republic. Legend has it that the single strand of yeast used to produce that first golden lager came by way of a runaway monk who smuggled it out his monastery. Today, centuries later, the company can trace the pedigree of their unique Pilsner H yeast back to that single strand. Pilsner Urquell means “The pilsner from the original source” and the beer is made with the same brewing techniques today.

Magic Rock Brewing is the result of three people’s passion for beer. Brothers Richard and Jonny Burhouse aided by head brewer Stuart Ross were inspired to start the brewery by their love of great beer and the burgeoning U.S craft beer scene in particular. Driven by a desire to bring exciting characterful beers to their local market and beyond, brewing commenced mid 2011. Magic Rock will host the Sunday brewery visit during the conference.

Brains is Wales’ most famous drink. Like Guinness in Ireland, it’s become the toast of a nation. Still owned by the descendants of the founders that took over a fledgling brewery in a small stone building behind a Cardiff pub in 1882, you can now find the Brains name above the door of over 270 pubs, bars and hotels across Wales and the West of England, as well as in all leading supermarkets.

Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer – and while 1698 is the Brewery’s official founding date, there is clear evidence that its heritage pre-dates even this period. In addition to the brewery located in Faversham (UK), the company operates a number of pubs and hotels through the Southeast of the country. Shepherd Neame will be pouring a variety of its ales and lagers at the conference.

Spiegelau is dedicated to producing the very best wine and beer glasses possible. This means bringing to the market glasses of the highest quality and aesthetics as well as durability and value, with the goal of making the drinking experience a pleasurable, fun part of today’s exciting lifestyle. Spiegelau will be providing glasses for the Blind Tasting session at the conference.

Badger Ales from Hall & Woodhouse have been brewed in the heat of the Dorset countryside since 1777. Using natural ingredients they combine hops and barely with pure spring water, filtered naturally through the Cretaceous chalk downs of Dorset, to create the distinctive character of the Badger ales. There is a wide range of Bader ales; each crafted using traditional recipes and flavours from the countryside.

Williams Bros. Brewing Co. is a Brotherhood of brewers, Chris and Scott Williams, creating unique beers, while enjoying life in and out of the mash tun. The brewery started life in the humble ‘Glenbrew’ homebrew shop in Glasgow and has expanded to now sell its beers the world over.

Marston’s is the UK’s leading independent brewing and pub retailing business, the largest brewer of cask beer in Britain, and an award winning real ale producer. They operate 2000 pubs across the UK which offer a welcoming environment and good value for money food and drink as well as run a national distribution network to a variety of different retailers.

The Society of Independent Brewers is one of the most authoritative and respected bodies in the UK brewing industry. It’s mission is to campaign on behalf of independent brewers to ensure that they have the best possible opportunity to bring their goods to market. Membership of SIBA is open to breweries, suppliers to the brewing industry, and pubs that are committed in their support for the finest quality beer.

Live Beer Blogging Sponsors in Leeds:

Roosters
Innis & Gunn
Marble Beers
Bad Attitude Craft Beer
Adnams
S.A. Brain and Co. Ltd
Camden Town
Otley Brewing
Slater’s Ales