The following is a note from my brewing industry partners and friends at Craft Beer & Brewing:

 

Dear Friend,
 
Our hearts go out to the first responders and medical professionals on the front line of combating the COVID-19 pandemic. In these trying times, let’s not forget the personal sacrifice and risk they are taking on a daily basis while helping those whose health has been seriously compromised. 
 
For those staying safe at home, we’re here for you just the same as we’ve always been. Distance learning has always been our thing—magazines, online education, the podcast, the websites, etc.—and we’ll continue to bring you inspiring content from the world’s best brewers in a way that helps you brew better beer.

To do that, we depend on your support more than ever. It’s no surprise that as brewers have taken a hit, so have the industries supporting them. From ingredient suppliers to brewing equipment manufacturers, everyone is impacted by this sudden and dramatic change, and that is significantly impacting the sales that help cover the cost of bringing great content to you.

 
Thankfully, your support through subscriptions to the magazines and online learning funds a large part of what we do, and we can get through this if you take a moment to express your support by becoming a subscriber (20% off all subscriptions). If you’ve considered it in the past but just haven’t made the commitment, please take a moment now and express that support. To our current subscribers, thank you for your continued support, and if you’d like to increase your support, consider upgrading to an all-access subscription (perks) or sending a gift subscription to a beer-loving friend or family member. Our staff, our writers, our class instructors, and videographers—everyone is counting on your support so we can keep bringing you the very best content.
 
Stay safe, stay healthy, take care of those around you, and support independent brewing businesses. As a media business, we can't solve the huge negative impact that COVID-19 has had on the brewing industry, but we're doing one thing we can do, and that's award $325,500 in free advertising to 399 businesses/causes in the brewing industry that could use it most. We’ll get through this together and raise pints once the immediate danger has passed. 
 
Sincerely,
The Craft Beer & Brewing Team