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
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.
Jeff Hughes, [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.
Katharine Spinner, [email protected]
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
White labs
White Labs, Inc. is an international company headquartered in San Diego, California that provides liquid yeast, fermentation products, services, analysis and education to professionals and enthusiasts alike. With locations around the world, White Labs continues to raise the bar in the art of fermentation, while stretching the limits of science to set new standards in purity and freshness. From the industry’s first pitchable liquid yeast, to a complete revolution in the way it’s propagated and packaged, the White Labs innovative spirit is tireless. For more information on White Labs and its various products and services, please visit whitelabs.com.
Jacob Hoover, [email protected], 828-301-7724
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
SILVER PARTNERS
ABS Commercial Brew Systems
Mickey Fanney, [email protected] 919-400-9087 ext. 1013 Full service brewery and parts outfitter
Breiss Malt & Ingredients Co.
Producing natural speciality ingredients for food and beer
Mike Killelea, [email protected], 902-522-2951
BSG Craft Brewing
Ben Maushardt, [email protected] 800-374-2739 Brewing ingredients
brew view
John Gales, [email protected] (802)558-2719 Promote, educate, and celebrate the craft scene in Vermont
Carpenters Motor Transport
Tony Carpenter, [email protected] 802-862-9669 Freight shipping and trucking company
Champlain Valley Hops
Max Licker, [email protected] 802-448-0525
The largest hop farm in New England with premium hop pellets and wet hops
Efficiency Vermont
Meghan Chambers, [email protected] Energy Efficiency Services
Grandstand
Ben Gibler, [email protected],
Glassware, apparel and promotional items
Jamieson Insurance
Rodney Putnam, [email protected] , 802-496-2080 ext 30. Independent insurance agency
Performance food service 
Jonathan Griffin, [email protected], 802-338-6163. Quality food service and products from national and local suppliers
VHV Company, Inc.
Dick Wilcox, [email protected] 802-861-6181 HVAC/R solutions
Weston & Sampson
Michael A. Smith, [email protected], 802-238-6401 Design, engineering, and environmental services
Westrock
Ben Bell, [email protected], 802-444-2029
Packaging solutions
Yipes Auto & Graphics
Craig Maines, [email protected] 802 658 5536 Auto and Graphics
Bronze Partners
Acadia insurance
Six locations in six states across the Northeast, our teams are positioned locally to help you find the best solutions to your insurance needs. Our employees and agents are just as committed to your communities as you are because they live in the same neighborhoods and frequent the same businesses. Kim Farquhar, [email protected] Cell (207) 318-3887 Office (207) 228-1927 https://www.acadiainsurance.com/
BMI
Licensing for singers, songwriters, and composers
Dan Spears, [email protected]
office: 410 527 1076 cell: 410 804 0837 | www.bmi.com
DWS Associates
Label and Packaging Specialists
Craig Pace, [email protected]
631-707-2487 | www.dwsprinting.com
G&D Chillers
Manufacturer of brewery chillers
Sarah Grams, [email protected]
office: 800 555 0973 | www.gdchillers.com
Hop & stuff
Hops, fruit, aromatics, cans & specialty brewing ingredients
Zoë Lagasi | [email protected] | www.hopandstuff.com/
Macaran Printed Products
Labels & Labeling Equipment Solutions
Brent Zampier, [email protected]
800-752-2800 | www.macaran.com