Become A Member

Whether you’re a brewery, distributor, provide a product or service, or just getting started, membership with the California Craft Brewers Association connects you to the craft beer industry in California. Explore the membership types below to find the best fit for you and together we’ll shape the future of craft beer in California.

Brewery Members

Formed by brewers, for brewers, to advocate for our industry — the California Craft Brewers Association has been the trusted voice for independent beer in California for over 35 years. We’ve been able to do this thanks to the support and strength of our members.

Brewery Member

Based on Production – Starts at $295

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CCBA brewery membership is open to licensed craft breweries in California holding a Type 01, 23, or 75 ABC license that produce less than 3 million barrels annually. Our brewery members are the driving force behind our mission, and we are proud to support them with a wide range of benefits from advocacy, compliance support, education, events, and discounted services that help support their business.

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  • Access to member-only ABC consultation to stay up to date with ABC laws and regulations
  • Access to the CCBA member-only section of the website for key industry insights and updates
  • Access to CCBA’s Group-Sponsored Health Insurance program
  • Access to CCBA’s California Craft Brewery Retirement program
  • Advocacy at the State Capitol to protect and preserve the privileges of California beer manufacturers
  • Participation in CCBA’s Day at the Capitol, an in-person event at the California State Capitol to meet with your elected officials and discuss issues critical to the California craft beer industry
  • Voting in CCBA’s Board of Directors election
  • Listings on CCBA’s brewery map and business directory
  • Free sexual harassment prevention & DEI training for managers and staff
  • Discounted rates on:
    • ABC Responsible Beverage Server Certification (RBS) training for you and your staff
    • Food handler cards through ServSafe
    • Workplace violence prevention compliance and training
    • Cintas and Clark Pest Control services
    • Cicerone Certification Program to help train your brewery staff

Brewery-in-planning

$295/year

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Brewery-in-Planning membership is available to those in the early stages of opening a brewery. We offer a wide range of benefits to help you start strong, from compliance support to education, events, and discounted services. Our goal is to support you early on and help you get connected with the industry from day one.

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  • Access to the CCBA member-only section of the website for key industry insights and updates
  • Access to CCBA’s Group-Sponsored Health Insurance program
  • Access to CCBA’s California Craft Brewery Retirement program
  • Free sexual harassment prevention & DEI training for managers and staff
  • Access to ABC consultation to stay up to date with ABC laws and regulations
  • Discounted rates on:
    • ABC Responsible Beverage Server Certification (RBS) training for you and your staff
    • Food handler cards through ServSafe
    • Workplace violence prevention compliance and training
    • Cintas and Clark Pest Control services
    • Cicerone Certification Program to help train your brewery staff

Associate Members

Associate Members are companies that support and serve the craft brewing industry. Whether you’re supplying products, operating an out-of-state brewery, providing services, or distributing beer, this membership connects you directly with California’s vibrant network of independent breweries.

Allied Trade Member

$925/year

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Our Allied Trade members are essential to the CCBA and our mission to support California’s craft brewers. If your business provides products or services to the craft beer community, joining CCBA’s Allied-Trade membership connects you directly with brewers and the broader craft beer industry. Gain access, exposure, and valuable insights to grow your business, stay ahead of trends, and build meaningful relationships with breweries. Join us and strengthen your connection to California craft beer.

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  • Networking & Events: Early access and opportunities to sponsor, exhibit, and attend CCBA events. 
  • Industry Connections: Access to the CCBA brewery member contact list and listing in the CCBA Business Directory with your company name, logo, and website link. 
  • Visibility & Promotion: Listed as a recommended provider when requested by brewery members. 
  • News & Updates: Receive bi-weekly and quarterly newsletters with industry news, regulatory updates, brewery member information, events, and networking opportunities. 
  • Business Development: Opportunities to speak at educational events and access exclusive marketing and advertising targeting brewery owners. 
  • Advertising Opportunities: Promote your business through targeted eblasts, website banners, newsletter spotlights, and more. 
  • Member Resources: Full access to the members-only website, including legislative updates, ABC regulatory FAQs, fact sheets, and past event presentations and webinars. 

Distributor member

$875 – $1,000/year

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Distributors play a vital role in connect California craft breweries with communities across the state and beyond. As a Distributor Member, you’ll stay connected to the latest industry updates, access valuable member resources, and build meaningful relationships with breweries dedicated to quality and innovation.

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  • Networking & Events: Early access and opportunities to sponsor, exhibit, and attend CCBA events. 
  • Industry Connections: Access to the CCBA brewery member contact list and listing in the CCBA Business Directory with your company name, logo, and website link. 
  • Visibility & Promotion: Listed as a recommended provider when requested by brewery members. 
  • News & Updates: Receive bi-weekly and quarterly newsletters with industry news, regulatory updates, brewery member information, events, and networking opportunities. 
  • Business Development: Opportunities to speak at educational events and access exclusive marketing and advertising targeting brewery owners. 
  • Advertising Opportunities: Promote your business through targeted eblasts, website banners, newsletter spotlights, and more. 
  • Member Resources: Full access to the members-only website, including legislative updates, ABC regulatory FAQs, fact sheets, and past event presentations and webinars. 

If you have any questions regarding CCBA memberships, please submit a contact form and we would be happy to assist you!

California Craft Brewers Association
PO Box 807
Sacramento, CA 95812
916.228.4260

© 2023 California Craft Brewers Association. All rights reserved

The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) is a 501(c)6 nonprofit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. The primary function of the CCBA is to monitor legislative activity at the state Capitol and provide a single and coherent political voice that represents and protects the interests of all California craft breweries. The CCBA’s mission is to connect and empower the craft brewers of California through advocacy, education and communication.