Join the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is the definitive voice for the state’s craft beer industry.
​Whether you’re a brewery-in-planning or an industry service provider, we have a membership that’s right for you.

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Membership

The Illinois craft beer industry is changing, and membership with the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is an opportunity to make your voice count. Join the Guild and unlock benefits such as ongoing technical education, participation in annual festivals drawing thousands of consumers and a network of colleagues and suppliers standing by to support you throughout the brewery ownership journey. Plus, play a role in shaping the future of the craft beer industry through legislative and regulatory advocacy on the issues that matter most to you. 

Associate memberships are available for suppliers, vendors and in-planning brewers. Love craft beer but not in the industry? Join ImBIBE (I'm a Big Illinois Beer Enthusiast) and get exclusive access to perks throughout the year. For more about the ImBIBE program, click here.

Brewers

For Brewery, In-Planning, Allied Breweries (Contract and Large Breweries), and Associate Breweries (Out of State) the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild membership includes:

• Direct access to the state’s growing craft brewing community 
• Quarterly meetings, including technical seminars, legislative and legal updates, and networking
• Monthly industry-specific educational opportunities (i.e., technical webinars)
• Members-only listerv gives brewers direct access to one another for questions, resources, and support 
• Option to participate in annual ICBG-sponsored events, including Illinois Craft Beer Week, Beer Under Glass, ICBG Golf Outing, Chicago Friday Night Flights (Chicago only), and more (including sponsorship opportunities)
• Access to annual Illinois Craft Brewers Conference, featuring two days of technical education, networking, and sponsorship opportunities
• Placement on Illinois Brew Map, and logo featured at www.illinoisbeer.org
• An ICBG-branded tin tacker and window cling to showcase your membership in your brewery or taproom 
• Promotional support provided by the Guild’s PR team through events, social media, traditional media, fundraisers, and other brewery-specific priorities
• Brewery listing in Illinois Brewing magazine, a quarterly print and digital publication reaching over 10,000 Illinois beer, plus potential for editorial features
• Insight from industry professionals on rules, regulations, and other updates at the state and ILCC level 
• Input in building the Guild’s legislative agenda at the local, state, and national levels
• A voice in electing ICBG leadership via board elections; leadership opportunities for those interested in joining an ICBG committee or running for the Board of Directors (regular members only)
• Access to ICBG’s legal staff for industry-specific questions; one free legal consultation
• Free shipping to Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup; opportunity to have product featured and poured at the ICBG pavilion at GABF (pending its return).
• Monthly updates from the Executive Director with important ICBG and industry updates, event reminders, educational opportunities, and offers from associate members.

And, most of all, your membership supports the organization that advocates on behalf of the interests of Illinois craft brewers at the local, state, and federal levels and with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to ensure Illinois laws and regulations are fair and equitable for our members and our communities.

Associate Members

Benefits for our Associate Members include:

• Logo placement on www.illinoisbeer.com; ability to build a business profile on the site, and update it at any time 
• Access to brewery and associate members via members-only list serv to share insights, provide resources, and build connections across the industry
• Critical insight and analysis of statewide industry news and updates delivered through monthly Guild updates and quarterly newsletters 
• Relationship-building within the Illinois craft brewing community while being a part of the next phase of Illinois craft beer growth and expansion 
• First opportunity for sponsorship of high-impact ICBG events, including Illinois Craft Beer Week, Beer Under Glass, FoBAB, the Illinois Craft Brewers Conference, and ICBG golf outing to maximize visibility in the industry
• Option to submit a proposal for an educational webinar for ICBG members
• Opportunity to promote GABF & CBC events to brewery members via email
• Promotion of products or services to the industry through advertisements in the Guild’s quarterly magazine 
• Opportunity to purchase a booth and participate at the annual Illinois Craft Brewers Conference and trade show, including sponsorship opportunities
• Official ICBG tin ticker (must be picked up at quarterly meeting or event)
• Easy-to-navigate membership management via ICBG website, with option to add staff to your account

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Check out our current membership and become a part of a growing community of craft breweries, vendors, suppliers and supporters!

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