Bart Watson is the chief economist at the Brewers Association, a position he has held since 2013. Prior to his position with the BA, he was a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley and a visiting assistant professor at the University of Iowa. He holds a B.A. from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Bart is one of the most insightful commentators on the craft brewing scene. He is a stats geek, beer lover, and Certified Cicerone®.