Join the Guild
Become a member of the NC Craft Brewers Guild!
Join the NC Craft Brewers Guild and become part of the community working to protect, promote, and advance North Carolina’s independent craft brewing industry. Whether you’re a brewery, industry vendor, or simply a passionate supporter of NC beer, there’s a place for you in the Guild. Explore the membership options below and discover how you can get involved.
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Brewery Membership
Join and help us advance the interests of our state’s craft breweries and promote North Carolina craft beer throughout the state and the nation. Any operating brewery or brewpub located in North Carolina that has an active permit and is defined as "craft" by the BA is welcome to join. Our membership options are divided by brewery production levels.
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Brewery In Planning Membership
We encourage you to join the Guild even before you open your brewery so you can take advantage of member benefits, helping you make crucial decisions when you need to the most! Brewers who join during this stage should intend to join as Brewery Members once in production. This is a non-voting membership.
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Allied Trade Vendor Membership
Allied Trade Vendor Membership is available to a person or company that supports the North Carolina craft brewing industry by providing products or services used by craft brewers. Learn more about our Silver, Gold, and Platinum Allied Trade Vendor membership opportunities.
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Allied Beverage Producer Membership
Allied Beverage Producer Membership is available to craft beverage suppliers that either don't meet the Guild's definition of a craft brewery or are based outside NC. This includes cideries, meaderies, seltzeries, and craft soda producers.
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Allied Retail Membership
Allied Retail Membership is available to a person or business that supports the North Carolina craft brewing industry by providing products or services to the craft beer consumer. Learn more about our Silver, Gold, and Supporter-level Allied Retail membership opportunities.
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Friends of NC Beer
We invite companies that do not fit the above categories to support the North Carolina's craft beer industry by joining our community as a Friend of the NC Craft Brewers Guild. This supporting membership may include regional economic and development offices, real estate businesses, and super fans.