April 28 - May 1, 2025

Stay tuned for updates on NB2A activities at the annual Craft Brewers Conference.

June 18 - 22, 2025

Stay tuned for updates on NB2A activities. 

October 10, 2024 | Grace Lee-Weitz

Equipment and capital are the two highest barriers to entry in the craft beer industry, especially for underrepresented communities. To help Brewers of Color overcome these hurdles, the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A) has introduced the 2024 Brewing Equipment Donation Grant Program.

The National Black Brewers Association (NB2A) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Brewing Equipment Donation Grants. This significant initiative, aligned with the NB2A’s mission to empower Black brewery owners and foster diversity within the craft beer industry, has awarded Cajun Fire Brewing in New Orleans, LA, a 20BBL brewhouse generously donated by Russian River Brewing Company of Santa Rosa, CA. Additionally, Montclair Brewery in Montclair, New Jersey, will receive a packaging line donated by Optimism Brewing in Seattle, WA.

August 19, 2024 | Zoe Licata

This significant initiative, aligned with the NB2A’s mission to empower Black brewery owners and foster diversity within the craft beer industry, has awarded Cajun Fire Brewing in New Orleans, LA, a 20BBL brewhouse generously donated by Russian River Brewing Company of Santa Rosa, CA. Additionally, Montclair Brewery in Montclair, New Jersey, will receive a packaging line donated by Optimism Brewing in Seattle, WA.

July 15, 2024 | Renee Cordes

Members of the National Black Brewers Association are coming this weekend to Portland for a symposium and the Main premeir of a film about the Black experience in the craft beer industry

July 18, 2024 | Jamie Bogner

The NB2A’s executive director shares the vision and mission driving this new industry group, which aims to reduce inequity and expand opportunities while growing the cultural footprint of craft beer.

June 11, 2024 | Julie Rhodes

Craft beer has always been a staple of local communities, serving as a gathering point for people to share stories over a pint. The sense of belonging and support from local patrons fueled the growth of craft beer during its peak years. However, there’s a significant opportunity yet to be fully realized—the untapped potential of Black consumers and brewers in the craft beer industry.

April 23, 2024 | Country Malt Group

In this episode the Kevin Asasto and Chris Harris sat down with Country Malt Group's The BrewDeck Podcast. 

April 26, 2024 | Dave Infante

In this Hop Take Dave highlights the presence and activities of the National Black Brewers Association, including the 'State of the Black Brewer' press conference. 

Check out Hop Culture's Top 15 People to Watch in Craft Beer in 2024!!! Their list highlights the voices changing craft beer for the better every day; those folx go beyond just clocking in every day and making beer. 

Cheers to everyone on the list and shout out to the NB2A members including our Executive Director Kevin Asato, who were included as changemakers of the industry: Crowns & Hops, Peoples Republic of South Central & Vine Street Brewing!

October 19, 2023 | Valentina Valentini

Brewing was an ancient female-led profession, but it’s been male-dominated for far too long. These women are taking back the brewing world and helping to foster a more inclusive industry.

October 19, 2023 

This year National Black Brewers Association successfully introduced Black Brewer’s Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of Black beer brewers throughout American history. Efforts this year have resulted in 16 cities within the United States recognizing this day as an official holiday set to be observed annually on October 10. This significant occasion commemorates a pivotal moment in brewing history, paying homage to the trailblazers who have shaped the industry.

October 10, 2023 | Tom McCormick

Less than 1% of craft breweries in the U.S. are owned by African Americans. The National Black Brewers Association (NB2A) was recently formed as a membership-based non-profit organization to help African American brewers and brewery owners with their specific needs and issues. Today we celebrate the first National Black Brewers Day, the day in 1970 that Peoples Brewing Company became the first Black-owned brewery in U.S. history. NB2A Program Manager Alana Koenig-Busey discusses with ProBrewer co-founder Mark Silva the details of this monumental day and more about the mission of NB2A.

October 10, 2023 | Brandi Cummings

Tuesday is the inaugural National Black Brewer’s Day. It’s a day dedicated to recognizing the heritage and contributions of Black beer growers throughout history.

Rodg Little, the co-founder of Oak Park Brewery and an advisory board member of the National Black Brewers Association, said the day came about through having conversations with other Black brewers in the industry.

October 5, 2023 | Shana Lee

Set to be observed annually on October 10th, this day serves as a powerful tribute to the trailblazers who have left an indelible mark on the brewing industry.

September 21, 2023 | 9news.com

This year marks the first time the Great American Beer Festival will highlight Black brewers in an effort to encourage more Black and brown owners in Colorado.

September 19, 2023 | Tiney Ricciardi

Members of the National Black Brewers Association will serve in a pavilion for BIPOC beer makers, many for the first time

September 5, 2023 | NB2A

Earlier this week, the California State Senate, led by Senator Steven Bradford, voted unanimously to approve a resolution from the National Black Brewers Association to create a National Black Brewers Day.

August 24, 2023 | Martie Bowser

Beer is a conversation starter, and Marcus Baskerville and the National Black Brewers Association want more Black people to do the talking.

August 23, 2023 | Ian M. Stewart

Friday event at Virginia Museum of History and Culture to explore “Brewing in the Black community: From African origins to the craft’s future.”

August 21, 2023 | Eddie Washington

“From the earliest civilizations, the African civilizations have been a part of literally some of the first dialogues of brewing,” Asato told The Black Wall Street Times.

August 9, 2023 | NB2A

The newly formed National Black Brewers Association today announced its attendance at the 2023 Barrel & Flow Fest, the first Black arts and craft beer festival held in Pittsburgh, PA.

August 4, 2023 | Hudson Lindenberger

One of the most significant social initiatives ever launched in the alcohol industry, Black is Beautiful, is making a comeback three years after it rallied craft brewers across the globe to share its inspiring message.

July 29, 2023 | Ruvani de Silva

According to the Brewers Association, Black brewery owners still make up just one percent of the industry, but we’re seeing the tides shift. The National Black Brewer’s Association (NB2A) formed in May. Now, the opening of a trio of fully Black-owned breweries in three of Texas’ four largest cities marks a significant milestone for diversity in the state’s beer scene and nationwide.

June 21, 2023 | Chris Crowell

Black is Beautiful is probably the most influential such collab initiative, launched by Weathered Souls Brewing in 2020 in support of equality and social justice reform. The Weathered Souls team just sent word that Black is Beautiful is back for Volume 2.

June 21, 2023 | Black Enterprise Editors

Black is Beautiful, an influential initiative launched by Weathered Souls Brewing CO in 2020 in support of equality and social justice reform, is making a resounding comeback. This time, the movement stands firmly alongside the National Black Brewers Association, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the newly launched organization in its efforts to foster inclusivity and black representation in the brewing industry.

June 19, 2023 | Ryan Browler

Less than 1% of the nearly 8,500 craft breweries in American are Black-owned. That needs to change. 

June 6, 2023 | Jeff Alworth

Introducing the National Black Brewers Association's new Executive Director, Kevin Asato.