Brewers Association (BA) Safety Ambassador Matt Stinchfield conducted a virtual training session with over fifty Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors and OSHA consultant personnel from Region I (New England) OSHA. Similar to the training Stinchfield conducted with the Denver and Englewood, Colorado offices, OSHA Region VIII, in April 2019 held at Sleeping Giant… Read More…
BA Announces Board of Directors Election Results
The Brewers Association announced today the five candidates elected to the Brewers Association Board of Directors. They are; Packaging Breweries Dan Kleban, Co-Founder and Brewer, Maine Beer Company, Freeport, Maine Chris Herron, CEO, Creature Comforts Brewing Company, Athens, Ga. Virginia Morrison, CEO, Second Chance Beer Company, San Diego, Calif. Taproom Breweries Betty Bollas,… Read More…
Washington Alcohol Coalition Says ‘No New Taxes’
Although Washington state faces a $4.2 billion deficit through 2023 due to the pandemic’s hit on the economy, there’s no indication a beer tax is being considered for the 2021 legislative session. But that didn’t stop the Washington alcohol beverage industry from going on the offensive. In a letter sent to Gov. Jay Inslee… Read More…
Heineken Hit with $2.58 Million Fine in U.K. Pub Business
Dutch brewer Heineken has been hit with a $2.58 million fine for forcing its pub tenants to stock “unreasonable levels” of its beers. The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA), which regulates large bar chains in the UK ruled that the on-premise pub business Star Pubs & Bars, an arm of Heineken, had “seriously and repeatedly”… Read More…
Oregon Proposal Would Increase Tax on Beer, Cider and Wine.
The Oregon Health Authority is proposing a tax increase on beer, wine and cider that would generate $293 million in new revenue during the 2021-23 biennium. The hike would translate to an additional tax of 7 cents per 12-ounce serving of beer or cider and about 23 cents on a five-ounce serving of wine. The… Read More…
TTB Updates Policy on Gluten Content Statements
In response to changes to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, the TTB has updated their policy on gluten content statements on labels and in advertisements for wines, distilled spirits, and beer. The TTB is continuing to authorize the term “gluten-free” if the product would be entitled to make a “gluten-free” labeling claim… Read More…
Brewdog Loses Trademark Dispute with Elvis Presley Estate
It’s yet another example of how delicate naming a beer can be. Scottish and US brewer Brewdog has may need to stop using the name of one of their best-selling beers, a grapefruit and blood orange IPA called ‘Elvis Juice’ after losing a trademark appeal against Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE), the company that manages the… Read More…
TTB Offers Online COLA Workshop
Do you know all the ins and outs of applying for federal label approval? If not, the TTB is offering a free COLAs Online Workshop on September 29, at 1 p.m. ET, to learn how to register for and use TTB’s online alcohol label approval system. For more details and registering, go here. Discuss other… Read More…
TTB Reminder: Formula Approval Required for All Beer – Even if Only Sold In-State
When the TTB has a reminder, it’s a good idea to listen. In their latest newsletter, the TTB reminds brewers that regulations do not require a brewer to obtain a certificate of label approval, or COLA, for a domestically bottled malt beverage that will be sold exclusively in the state in which it was bottled,… Read More…
‘Day of Action’ Takes Place Today to Urge Passage of CBMTRA
Leaders in the beverage alcohol sector are urging industry advocates across the nation to participate in a national Day of Action today by contacting their members of Congress to urge passage of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, S.362/H.R. 1175 (CBMTRA). “Our nation’s craft brewers, distillers, winemakers, and cider makers have been… Read More…
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