Our sponsors are critical to the success of the conference. In fact, we could not hold the conference at such a low price without them.
- For a list of sponsorship opportunities at the 2020 Beer Now Conference, please contact Reno Walsh at sponsor@zephyrconferences.com or 888.758.8687 ext: 704
- Interested in pouring your beer at our Live Beer Social event during #BeerNow20? Click here for more information and to register.
- If you would like to host a future Beer Now Conference, please complete our Host Application.
Grand Sponsors
Bell’s Brewery‘s journey began with a 15-gallon soup kettle, a quest for better beer and countless batches of homebrew. The passion and personality that began Bell’s continues today through their breweries and Eccentric Café. They continue to grow and evolve, dedicated to their mission; to be fiercely independent, 100% family owned, deeply rooted to their community, committed to the environment and brewers of inspired beer. For more information about brewery tours in Kalamazoo and Comstock, as well as the Bell’s General Store, check them out on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram!
CraftBeer.com is the beer lover-facing website published by the Brewers Association. The mission of CraftBeer.com is to bring you the stories of the people, businesses and communities who are the heartbeat of small and independent craft brewing in the U.S. We fully support independently owned breweries. Explore the world of American craft beer with CraftBeer.com. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Since 1895, Czechvar has been brewed out of the B.B.N.P. brewery in the town of Ceskè Budejovice, Czech Republic. B.B.N.P Brewery is 100% Czech-owned and located outside of Prague. Czechvar is the only Czech beer that has always been brewed in the Czech Republic and is solely produced in one location. The brewery has been known for its excellent taste that was derived from generations of Bohemian brewing traditions. Check them out on Facebook!
Dripping Springs is well-known as the “Gateway to the Hill Country.” Located just 25 minutes west of Austin, Dripping Springs is home to spectacular natural wonders, historic treasures, unique shopping, eclectic live music venues, a plethora of vineyards, craft breweries and local distilleries and legendary hospitality. Also, recognized as the official, “Wedding Capital of Texas,” Dripping Springs is a premiere destination location, as well as being a great base for exploring the rest of the Texas Hill Country. Jump in that car and head this way…Dripping Springs….It All Starts Here. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! #destinationbrewery #freshairfreshbeer #dstx
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) represents the interests of America’s 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributor operations in every state, congressional district and media market across the country. Beer distributors are committed to ensuring alcohol is provided safely and responsibly to consumers of legal drinking age through the three-tier, state-based system of alcohol regulation and distribution. For additional updates from NBWA, check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
Oskar Blues Austin started brewing Dale’s Pale Ale in June 2016 and we’ve been pumping out the freshest OB beer ever since. We brew the full core line-up along with Austin-only specialties at our 50,000 square foot facility. Since beer pairs really nicely with groovy sounds, we’ve got a stacked live music calendar for ya, with tunes every weekend. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Pinthouse Pizza was founded by six guys who share a passion for craft beer and good food. We love Austin, and we are excited to help contribute to the energy and originality that make Austin a vibrant community. Our goal is to serve award-winning beer and hand-crafted pizza in a warm and casual setting. Check them out Instagram! #pinthousepizza #pinthouse #craftbeer #beer #brewery #austintx
Vista Brewing is a destination brewery in the beautiful Hill Country town of Driftwood, just southwest of Austin. The 21-acre ranch includes a brewery & Tasting Room, farm-to-table restaurant, 1-acre organic farm, apiary, live music and multiple private event spaces. Vista’s beer program celebrates traditional recipes using Hill Country ingredients, with a range of styles including easy drinking beer garden brews, unique collaboration projects and an award-winning wine barrel aging program. Vista also offers a curated selection of wine & cider along with a full lunch and dinner menu. Vista Brewing recently won “Best New Brewpub in Austin” from the Austin Beer Guide and “Brewery of the Year” from CultureMap Austin. Located at 13551 FM150 W, Driftwood, Texas, 78619, visit the property Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 11a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more at www.vistabrewingtx.com and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. #destinationbrewery #freshairfreshbeer #dstx
Excursion Sponsors
Come visit San Marcos and tube, snorkel, kayak or stand up paddle our crystal clear river. Take to our in-city natural areas on hike and bike trails, many that include ADA paths. Listen to live music every night and, of course, shop the boutiques in our historic Downtown Square. Explore the earthquake-formed Wonder World Cave and take a Glass-Bottom Boat Tour at the Meadows Center. If you love bargains, you’ll want to shop the 1.2 million sq.ft of name brands, luxury designers and deep discounts found at the largest outlet center in the U.S. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
From its earliest time under the Shiner Brewing Association in 1909, to that fateful day in 1914 when Kosmos Spoetzl saw an opportunity to bring classic Bavarian brewing traditions to his fellow immigrants, through the “Great Experiment” of Prohibition and Great Depression, the “Little Brewery” has stuck to what they know best – handcrafting the finest beer! Every drop of Shiner is brewed and bottled in Shiner Texas. Prosit! Check them out on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram!
Expo Sponsors
Burner Combustion Systems is a sales and service team for steam boilers, hot water boilers, burners, boiler room equipment and water treatment services. They also provide on-demand modular steam boilers. Check them out on Facebook.
Northwestern Extract Co. has been family owned and operated for over 100 years. The business was founded by August C. O. Peter in 1912 in Milwaukee, WI. We have been creating exceptional flavor extracts and brewing products consistently for over 100 years! Supplying local breweries and soft drink bottlers for generations, Northwestern Extract‘s expertise and quality has been proven. Northwestern Extract Company is proud to supply premium flavor extracts, and other products for soft drink bottlers, craft brewers, confectioners, bakers, and many other segments throughout the USA and abroad. Northwestern Extract is big enough to do the job, but small enough to care! Check them out on Facebook and Twitter.
Swain and Baldwin has a history of insuring manufacturing and hospitality industry businesses nationwide for over 35 years. Our Brewing programs are available for a wide variety of operations:
- Microbreweries
- New startups
- Regional Craft Breweries
- Craft Distilleries
- Craft Cideries
- Wineries and Meaderies
- Tasting rooms, brewpubs and restaurants
Live Beer Social
Sponsored by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. The Texas Craft Brewers Guild exists for the purpose of promoting Texas craft beer, educating the public about the qualities and attributes of craft beer and advancing the common interest of Texas craft brewers. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram!
Participating breweries:
- 4th Tap | @4thtap
- Bear King Brewing | @bearkingbrewing
- Denton County Brewing Company | @dentoncbc
- Hops and Grain | @hopsandgrain
- Iron Bridge Ice House | @IronBridgeIH
- Lakewood Brewing | @LakewoodBrewing
- Texas Beer Company | @texasbeerco
- Weathered Souls Brewing Co. | @weatheredsouls
- Wichita Falls Brewing | @wfbrewingco
- More TBA
Partners
Originally built in 1924 as the city’s first high-rise hotel, the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin’s rich history and luxurious accommodations offer a truly unique experience of Texas hospitality. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Austin next door to The Paramount Theatre. Known to Austinite’s as the Stephen F, our historic Art Deco façade has been a famous landmark for more than 90 years. Unwind after a busy day in our health club or on the terrace at our Stephen F’s bar. Check them out on Facebook and Twitter.