Shortly after joining, I received an email to let me know that my application was being processed and that I would receive a welcome pack in the post. The welcome pack arrived on my doormat this morning and I must say I’m impressed. Aside from the personalised letter, they had sent a list of all the members in my local area and encouraged me to make contact with them. As well as this, they included details of all the Craft Brewing Groups nationwide as well as details of upcoming events. They had also sent me the three latest copies of the association’s flagship newsletter, the highly informative and interesting Brewer’s Contact (cover price £2.50 per issue).

All in all, I must say I’m very impressed. Brewer’s Contact alone makes the subscription worthwhile and I’m sure I’ll get to see many of the other benefits once I start speaking to other members and attending events. If you’re a brewer, homebrewer, or even remotely interested in beer, I highly recommend you join the Craft Brewing Association.