Historical Archives

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Brewmaster Diplomas

The Brewers' Hand Book (1918)

This historical document, "The Brewers' Hand Book and Buyers' Guide for 1918," is available in four parts for your convenience.

Part 1 (pp 2–39) Part 2 (pp 40–79) Part 3 (pp 80–113) Part 4 (pp 114–149)

Historical Profiles

William Gerst Sr.

MBAA President 1889-1891

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Karl Strauss

MBAA President 1961–1963

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Henry Hilton

An Interview

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Past Conventions

Detroit, 1932

Cincinnati, 1935
32nd Annual Convention

Buffalo, 1938
35th Annual Convention

Baltimore, 1941
38th Annual Convention

New York, 1946
District Dinner-Dance

1890 Brewmaster Stein

This historic stein commemorates the 1890 Brewmaster Convention.

Boards of Governors

2005 Executive Committee & Past Boards

District Heritage Articles

Read Master Brewers Historian Rick Seemueller's series on the history of MBAA Districts past and present.

• District Caribbean • District Detroit • District Michigan • District Midwest / Cincinnati • District Milwaukee • District Northwest • District Northern California • District Western Canada

Courses

Gain insight and technical experience in specialized classes from SMEs.

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Ask the Brewmasters

Ask questions and receive answers and input from your fellow brewers.

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Districts

Find your local brewing community and network with other members.

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Brewing Resources

Webinars on Tap, Master Brewers Podcast, and our leading publication the Technical Quarterly.

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