As a member, you’ll have access to Guild promotions, education, and resources. You’ll also be supporting the promotion and protection of the interests of craft breweries in South Carolina, and a whole lot of other cool things. See below for the Membership Form to fill out and the different types of memberships.
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Brewery (level is associated with annual production volume) Brewery membership is available to a brewery that meets the Brewers Association's definition of an American craft brewer and produces beer at a facility that it owns within South Carolina.
SCBG voting rights
Invitation to annual meeting
Weekly policy updates during the SC Legislative Session
Access to member directory
Opportunity to serve on SCBG committees
SCBG website listing and link
Access to monthly newsletter
Invitations to exclusive, members-only Meet the Brewer Happy events Discounted tickets to special events and festivals
First choice in sponsorship opportunities
Membership is effective for one year from date of sign up
Brewery in Planning The Brewery in Planning Membership is for startup breweries wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships within South Carolina's craft brewing community and its Affiliate members.
Invitation to annual meeting
Weekly policy updates during the SC Legislative Session Access to member directory
SCBG website listing and link
Access to monthly newsletter
Invitations to exclusive, members-only Meet the Brewer events Discounted tickets to special events and festivals
Sponsorship opportunities
Membership is effective for one year from date of sign up
Affiliate Affiliate membership is available to a person or business that supports the South Carolina craft brewing industry by providing products or services used by craft brewers. Examples of affiliate members include financial/accounting services, legal counsel, equipment manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, etc.
Recommended vendors with one pager distributed to membership and separated affiliates Increased affiliate member social media recognition on Thankful Thursday
Board meeting and membership meeting affiliate presentations
Bimonthly quarterly webinar opportunities for affiliate members
Invitation to membership meetings annually
Access to SCBG logo and branding for limited use
SCBG membership contact database access
Affiliate sponsor and present the happy hour with all affiliates able to attend all regional happy hours as guests Newsletter advertisements distributed quarterly
Retail Retail Membership is available to a person or business that supports the South Carolina craft brewing industry by providing products or services to the craft beer consumer. Examples of retail members include: bars, restaurants, bottle shops, growler stations, home brew supply stores, etc.
SCBG website listing and link
Opportunity to submit a proposal for presentation at SC Brewers Guild's Conference & Trade Show Access to monthly newsletter
Invitations to exclusive, members-only Meet the Brewer events
SCBG swag
Two tickets to the SC Brewers Guild's Conference & Trade Show
Opportunity to sponsor a happy hour in a different location across South Carolina! SCBG will provide advertising for your company on social media and at the event. Plus attend the happy hour for networking with the Guild members
Membership is effective for one year from date of sign up
Enthusiast Enthusiast Membership is available to the beer lovers and brewery supporters who make our businesses possible. We hope to encourage attendance at events, bring awareness on legislative issues, and further educate on craft brewing in South Carolina.
Access to monthly newsletter
SCBG swag
Access to pre-sale tickets for events
Membership is effective for one year from date of sign up