By becoming an Allied Trade Partner your business will have the opportunity to connect with our brewers, while supporting an organization that on many levels, already supports your businesses. Click HERE to learn more about becoming a partner.
Platinum Partners
Eastern Standard Provisions
At Eastern Standard Provisions, we make a truly exceptional soft, warm pretzel. Quality is our cornerstone and our artisanal soft pretzels arehand-made with only all-natural ingredients, and are the perfect stage for our own line of slammin’ dipping sauces.We knead, shape, and roll the dough for every one of our pretzels by hand which serve as a savory vessels for our Maui Onion Mustard, beer-infused Queso Dip, and Zesty Pesto Ranch sauce.
Our executive team has pursued excellence through individual careers in restaurants, hospitality, and consumer packaged goods and have been sounding boards for one another through their decades-old friendships.
Mark Dimond [email protected]
GHM Insurance
GHM Insurance is one of the top insurers of craft breweries in the country insuring more than 150 accounts. Our knowledge of the brewing industry and network of local, regional and national carriers means we can build a comprehensive and competitively priced program for almost any risk.
James Sanborn, [email protected]
800-244-9046 – Office | 207-446-2791 – Cell
Gold partners
Country Malt Group
Founded in 1996 by the Bechard family, Country Malt Group has grown to be one of the leading providers of quality ingredients and supplies to the CraftBeer Industry. Spanning the United States and Canada, CMG now has thirteen distribution centers located strategically across North America as well as key partnerships that span the world.
Adam Read, [email protected]
Downs Rachlin Martin
The craft brewing industry is one of the most exciting, fastest growing and visible sectors of the Vermont economy. Downs Rachlin Martin has helped many brewers, distillers, food companies and retailers protect their brands and their products, and restructure their organizations. DRM is proud to be an Allied Partner of the VBA.
Walter Judge, [email protected], 802-846-8326
Ecolab
Brewing for success. People love beer. Specifically your beer. And you want tokeep it that way. Protecting your brewery’s brand starts with a sanitary brewhouse. Partner with the experts at Ecolab to deliver consistent results in every pint, growler and keg.
Mike Squier, [email protected]
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Vermont’s largest business network is proud to support our craft brewers and
the VBA. Together, we’re making Vermont an even better place to live, work, or visit.
Billy Connelly, [email protected], 802-863-3489, x220
Victory Packaging
One of the many things Vermont is known for is it’s Craft Brewing Industry. Victory Packaging, a national packaging distribution company, has helped many brewers, distillers, food companies and manufacturers with their packaging needs not only in New England, but across the country. Victory streamlines the packaging needs of many brewers and helps with their supply chain logistics of cans, ends, PakTechs, corrugated trays and boxes, stretch wrap and everything else packaging wise! Victory is proud to be an Allied Partner of the VBA and look forward to helping many of its members with their logistics and supply chain.
Justin Trelegan, [email protected], 774-462-1120
Yakima Chief Hops
Yakima Chief Hops is a 100% grower-owned global supplier of premium quality hops and uncompromising service. We’re passionate about providing brewers with the tools and information to do something special. We are hop masters, beer geeks, farmers and families who share a culture of pride, partnership and innovation centered on sustainably produced hop products and brewing solutions from the Pacific Northwest.
Adam Moses, [email protected], 207-405-1081
cross benefit solutions
Cross Benefit Solutions is one of the largest Employee Benefits Intermediaries in the country. We offer a wide range of services for our clients in both the Vermont and Maine Brewers Association, including employee enrollment & HR support, insurance guidance, claims analytics, and ACA & DOL Compliance. CBS is proud to be an Allied Partner of of the Vermont Brewers Association.
Allen Nassif, [email protected], 802-777-3040
SILVER PARTNERS
Breiss Malt & Ingredients Co.
Mike Killelea 902-522-2951 [email protected]
Producing natural speciality ingredients for food and beer
Weston & Sampson
Michael A. Smith, [email protected], 802-238-6401 Design, engineering, and environmental services
Jamieson Insurance
Jon Jamieson, [email protected], 802-496-2080 ext 30. Independent insurance agency
Efficiency Vermont
Meghan Chambers, [email protected] Energy Efficiency Services
Grandstand
Jamie Gomez, [email protected]
Ben Gibler, [email protected]
Custom glassware, apparel, and promotional items
VHV Company, Inc.
Dick Wilcox, [email protected] 802-861-6181 HVAC/R solutions
Westrock
Ben Humphrey, [email protected] 802-444-2029 Packaging solutions
Yipes Auto & Graphics
Craig Maines, [email protected] 802 658 5536 Auto and Graphics
BSG Craft Brewing
Ben Maushardt, [email protected] 800-374-2739 Brewing ingredients
Carpenters Motor Transport
Tony Carpenter, [email protected] 802-862-9669 Freight shipping and trucking company
Champlain Valley Hops
Julian Post, [email protected] 802-448-2831 Grows and processes premium hops
ABS Commercial Brew Systems
Mickey Fanney, [email protected] 919-400-9087 ext. 1013 Full service brewery and parts outfitter
Ascentium capital
Ben Watts, [email protected] 919-614-0760 Leading provider of equipment and technology financing solutions
brew view
John Gales, [email protected] (802)558-2719 Promote, educate, and celebrate the craft scene in Vermont
Reinhart food service
Khristopher Manchester [email protected] (509)998-9547 Quality food service and products from national and local suppliers
Bronze Partners
DWS Associates
Label and Packaging Specialists
Craig Pace, [email protected]
631-707-2487 | www.dwsprinting.com
Macaran Printed Products
Labels & Labeling Equipment Solutions
Brent Zampier, [email protected]
800-752-2800 | www.macaran.com
BMI
Licensing for singers, songwriters, and composers
Dan Spears, [email protected]
office: 410 527 1076 cell: 410 804 0837 | www.bmi.com
G&D Chillers
Manufacturer of brewery chillers
Sarah Grams, [email protected]
office: 800 555 0973 | www.gdchillers.com