The Master Brewers Association of the Americas was established in 1887 with the primary purpose of promoting, advancing, and improving the professional interests of brew and malt house production and technical personnel.

Today, Master Brewers operates as a dynamic, global community dedicated to advancing the brewing, fermentation, and allied industries by advocating the exchange of knowledge, creating and disseminating credible information, developing world-class educational offerings, and providing valuable professional development opportunities.

Master Brewers is a non-profit 501(c)(3) professional, scientific organization dedicated to advancing, supporting, and encouraging scientific research into brewing beverages and related industries. We make that research available to the public through conferences, journals, and seminars. We have over 3,000 members in 28 districts from more than 50 countries throughout the world. (Learn About our History)

Our Mission: We are a community of experts dedicated to sharing technical information and educating our members to continuously improve the products and processes of the brewing industry.

Our Vision: Every person in the brewing industry has the scientific, technical, and operational knowledge required to produce and share the highest quality beverages.

• • INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY: We unite diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a welcoming environment for all.
• • SHARING KNOWLEDGE: We promote collaboration and continuous learning to empower innovation and excellence.
• • DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT AND EXPERTISE: We value unique contributions, enhancing creativity, and problem-solving within our industry.
• • VOLUNTEERISM: We commit to strengthening our community through active engagement and support.
• • PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE: We strive for the highest professional standards, driving quality, and improvement in all that we do.

• • COMMUNITY: To build knowledge and facilitate the sharing of experiences through vibrant and adaptable connections that foster a thriving community.
• • KNOWLEDGE CREATION: Ensure continuous development and curation of relevant knowledge to support the growth, sustainability, and operational excellence in brewing and alternative beverages.
• • KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: Effectively manage and share knowledge within Master Brewers community to enhance member engagement, learning outcomes, and the overall value of Master Brewers' offerings.

Master Brewers unique strength is embedded in our vision of United We Brew. At this moment in our industry's evolution, Master Brewers states its commitment to diversity of thought and practice, while cherishing the element that unifies us – the vocation of brewing great beers and putting them safely in the hands of eager customers.

We are an organization of brewers, not breweries. As such, we make no distinction between craft, non-craft, big or small, domestic or global, because our members are individuals who are professionals involved in the business of beer. We honor the range of challenges that exist within a dynamic and global industry and hope to protect the right for all people and organizations in our great industry to share their opinions and to defend their point of view, while at the same time respecting each other's place in the fabric of the whole.