Earth Rider Brewery, the Cedar Lounge, and the Earth Rider Fest Grounds (Earth Rider) serve as a community hub. One way we do this is by serving as a place for engaging, thought-provoking conversations and experiences with friends, family, and co-workers.

 

However, the Earth Rider Brewery is not a place for behavior that is inappropriate, off-topic,
disruptive, abusive, or illegal.
Earth Rider defines inappropriate behavior as that which undermines the spirit of the Earth Rider Brewery as a place and a brand, including any form of written, verbal or physical abuse or threats, the use of derogatory or discriminatory language, gestures or actions, any form of harassment, racism, sexism, or any other targeted comments which may violate any local,
state or federal laws or cause personal offense to another Earth Rider Brewery customer or staff before, during or after events, whether in-person on the Earth Rider Brewery campus or at satellite events, through social media channels, while engaging in any online aspect of the Earth Rider Brewery, or any other method of communication.

Earth Rider Brewery may take action in its discretion to address any individual(s) or group(s) it believes fail to meet the standards set forth in this Code of Conduct, including, without limitation, refusing service.

Please email contact@bev-craft.com if you believe you’ve observed or experienced a violation of this Code of Conduct, and Earth Rider Brewery will work to assess the situation and to respond as soon as possible. Notifying Earth Rider Brewery and the Cedar Lounge does not constitute or replace a notification to local law enforcement.

All suspected violations of the law should be reported to local law enforcement. For emergencies, immediately dial 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, the Superior Police Department is available at (715) 395-7234.

 

A. Introduction
1. The Earth Rider Brewery brews and sells world class beer on site at it’s Cedar Lounge Taproom and Festival Grounds, and off-site at events and to partner wholesalers and retail accounts. To effectively advance that mission, the Earth Rider Brewery and their representatives must set an example by acting with honesty and integrity, conducting themselves professionally, and embracing everyone.

 

2. The Earth Rider Brewery accordingly requires that all members conduct themselves in accordance with this Code of Conduct. Failure to adhere to this Code may result in suspension or termination or other disciplinary action.

 

3. When this Code discusses obligations, it imposes those obligations on the individual officers, directors,
partners, employees, and other representatives of the company.

 

B. Compliance with Law
1. Brewing and the sale of beer are heavily regulated. Members must make reasonable efforts to understand and comply with all applicable legal requirements imposed on their operations by federal, state, and local authorities.

2. Members must not willfully violate or disregard the requirements of the law. A pattern of repeated violations may demonstrate willfulness.

 

C. Respect for the Individual and Groups

1. Everyone deserves to operate and co-exist in an environment where each individual is treated with dignity and respect.

 

2. The Brewers Association is an organization committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and from abusive, offensive, or harassing behavior.

 

3. Therefore, all Brewers Association members must:
a. Treat all individuals and groups respectfully, recognizing their human dignity, regardless of their diverse human characteristics: race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, size or appearance, genetic pre-disposition, religion, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status.

 

b. Contribute to a positive environment that is free of hostile and offensive behaviors; i.e., free from harassment. Harassment means any unwelcome and inappropriate verbal or physical conduct, or coercive behavior, where the behavior is known or reasonably ought to be recognized as unwanted or unwelcome.

 

c. Speak out without fear of retaliation when the actions of others violate the rights of any individuals or groups.

 

d. Respect the opinions of others and address conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.

 

e. Respect other’s privacy in their personal lives.

 

f. Treat all individuals and groups professionally and respect their personal property.

 

D. Responsible Alcohol Consumption
1. As brewers and members of the community of brewing enthusiasts, members may share and enjoy alcohol beverages at Brewers Association events.

 

2. In consuming alcohol beverages, members must adhere to principles of responsible consumption.

 

3. Members must protect the image of both the Brewers Association and the brewing industry generally by taking steps to ensure no member, including themselves, will break any laws in the process of purchase, sharing or consuming of alcohol beverages in association with Brewers Association events.

 

4. Should members consume more than a reasonable amount of alcohol and either are or appear to be incapable of functioning, either legally or appropriately, Brewers Association members accept their duty-to-act to keep those impaired members from breaking any laws and from harming themselves or others.

 

E. Responsible Alcohol Marketing
1. Members must adhere to Brewers Association Marketing and Advertising Code, available at https://www.brewersassociation.org/brewers-association-advertisingmarketing-code/.
2. Members must encourage the safe consumption of alcohol beverage products and refrain from sales and marketing practices that encourage the unsafe consumption of brewer products or consumption by persons below the legal drinking age.

F. Brewers Association Member Pledge of Conduct
1. We will behave in a professional manner and will respect the reputation of the brewing industry and the other organizations with which we interact.

2. We will seek to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and in all cases will not willfully violate the law.

3. We will respect the human dignity of all individuals and groups we interact with, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, size or appearance, genetic pre-disposition, religion, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status

4. We will promote lawful cooperation within the craft brewing industry in which we work, and between members, customers, and suppliers.

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5. We will respect the confidentiality of sensitive information about Brewers Association business, such as information shared at the annual members meeting.

6. We will act at all times in accordance with ethical standards and in the best interest of the brewing industry