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Legislative & Regulatory

Massive Alcohol Tax Proposed in Oregon

News/ Business of Beerposted Feb 23rd 01:40:47PM by Tom McCormick

An Oregon bill to increase the state excise tax on beer, cider and wine by nearly 3,000% has been proposed. House Bill 3296 would increase the tax on beer from the current $2.60 a barrel to $72.60 per barrel.

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Beer or Seltzer? AB InBev Files Suit Against Constellation Over Corona Seltzer

News/ Business of Beerposted Feb 15th 12:57:12PM by Tom McCormick

Grupo Modelo, a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev has filed a lawsuit against Constellation Brands claiming that Constellation’s use of Corona Seltzer has breached their deal on the use of the Corona brand name by applying it to a product other than beer.

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OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Workplace Guidance

News/ Business of Beerposted Feb 4th 11:40:06AM by Tom McCormick

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a COVID-19 protection program and better identify risks which could lead to exposure and contraction, according to a statement from the Brewers Association.

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Kentucky Brewers to Introduce Self-Distribution Legislation

News/ Distribution & Retailposted Jan 26th 05:09:32PM by Tom McCormick

A bill in Kentucky would allow limited self-distribution for brewers in the state to sell up to 2,500 barrels of beer directly to licensed retailers. Currently in the state, all beer must be sold to a distributor.

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Federal Descheduling of Cannabis May Move Forward with New Administration

News/ General Newsposted Jan 26th 02:51:05PM by Tom McCormick

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act), has a better chance of passage with the new Senate and President Biden in place. The MORE Act passed the House last year but was hung up in the Senate and had no chance of being signed into law with the previous administration.

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NY Legislation Would Allow Homebrew Shops to Sell Beer

News/ General Newsposted Jan 20th 01:16:06PM by Tom McCormick

A legislative bill introduced earlier this month in New York state would allow homebrew shops to sell beer for off-site consumption.

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New Law Allows Direct Shipping of Beer to Consumer in Kentucky

News/ Business of Beerposted Jan 18th 04:51:29PM by Tom McCormick

The state of Kentucky has enacted a direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping law for beer, wine, and spirits, allowing alcohol manufacturers to ship beer to consumers doors in the state.

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Oregon Issues New Guidance for Hard Seltzer

News/ Beverage Ingredientsposted Jan 15th 02:27:27PM by Tom McCormick

Hard seltzers are prompting some states to reevaluate where the product “fits in” to the regulatory structure given that seltzers are neither malt based or fruit based. Recently, Oregon issued clarification pertaining to the classification of hard seltzers in the state. The guidance impacts the majority of hard seltzers in the market, most notably on excise tax and licensing needed to produce or sell hard seltzers in the state.

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Done Deal – MA Franchise Legislation Signed by Gov

News/ Business of Beerposted Jan 14th 02:57:34PM by Tom McCormick

After a 10-year effort to pass franchise reform in Massachusetts, Senate Bill 2841 has been signed into law by Mass. Governor Charlie Baker.

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Tips on Making Alcoholic Ice Cream

News/ Beverage Ingredientsposted Jan 11th 04:01:33PM by Tom McCormick

As the pandemic forces brewers to innovate to stay afloat, a growing trend among craft brewers is to utilize alcohol in ice cream and freezer pops, which can be sold in the retail freezer or direct to consumer at the brewery. As this practice gains popularity, more states are approving the manufacture and sale of these items.

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After 10-Year Effort – MA Finally Gets Franchise Reform

News/ Business of Beerposted Jan 7th 12:34:37PM by Tom McCormick

After a 10-year effort to pass franchise reform in Massachusetts, the Mass Brewers Guild and the Massachusetts Wholesalers Association have finally forged a compromise. Senate Bill 2841 was passed by Massachusetts lawmakers in a final vote yesterday.

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Done Deal – CBMTRA Tax Reduction Become Permanent

News/ Business of Beerposted Dec 28th 03:28:48PM by Tom McCormick

After days of drama on Capitol Hill, the year-end legislative package that includes the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) was signed into law making the existing federal excise tax rates for small and independent breweries permanent.

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Delaware Bill Would Expand Brewpubs in State

News/ Business of Beerposted Dec 22nd 07:02:36PM by Tom McCormick

A bill proposed in Delaware would allow the states breweries to own up to five brewpubs in the state.

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Congress Agrees on Relief Package That Includes Permanent Reduced Alcohol Tax Rates

News/ Business of Beerposted Dec 21st 03:24:50PM by Tom McCormick

The U. S. Congress has passed legislative making the existing federal excise tax rates for small and independent breweries permanent, according to a release from the Brewers Association.

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Kentucky Now Allows DTC Shipping for Beer

News/ Business of Beerposted Dec 16th 05:01:55PM by Tom McCormick

Most states allow direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping of wine, but not for beer. Check Kentucky off the list. The state of Kentucky now allows out-of-state breweries to ship beer directly to consumers.

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Oregon Governor Pulls Alcohol Tax Proposal

News/ Business of Beerposted Dec 10th 04:52:53PM by Tom McCormick

Over the summer, the Oregon Health Authority had proposed a tax increase on beer, wine and cider to help close a $718 budget gap. The proposal has since been pulled from the budget proposal by Oregon governor Kate Brown. The proposed alcohol tax would have been the first in the state in about 40 years.

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Majority of Senate Urges Leadership to Pass CBMTRA

News/ Legislative & Regulatoryposted Dec 2nd 05:21:35PM by Tom McCormick

A group of 57 senators sent a letter to Senate leadership yesterday asking them to pass the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA, S.362/H.R. 1175).

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Today is ‘Day of Action’ in D.C. to Extend CBMTRA

News/ Business of Beerposted Dec 1st 09:03:46AM by Tom McCormick

The Brewers Association, state brewers guilds, and other beverage alcohol trade associations are joining together today for a national Day of Action to urge Congress to pass the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) and make the current federal excise tax rates permanent.

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TTB Offers Educational Videos on Tied House Laws

News/ Business of Beerposted Nov 27th 11:11:03AM by Tom McCormick

As part of TTB’s effort to provide on-demand educational information, the federal agency is offering a new video series for the alcohol beverage industry that explains the history leading up to the trade practice rules, defines the related terms, and walks through the four prohibited trade practices.

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BA Conducts Training Session for OSHA Inspectors

News/ Business of Beerposted Nov 10th 01:41:13PM by Tom McCormick

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 Brewing Company in Denver, this training is part of the continuing communication between the Brewers Association, OSHA regional offices, and state brewers guilds.

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BA Announces Board of Directors Election Results

News/ General Newsposted Nov 4th 02:09:14PM by Tom McCormick

The Brewers Association announced today the five candidates elected to the Brewers Association Board of Directors. They are;

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Washington Alcohol Coalition Says ‘No New Taxes’

News/ Legislative & Regulatoryposted Oct 28th 06:05:16PM by Tom McCormick

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.

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Heineken Hit with $2.58 Million Fine in U.K. Pub Business

News/ Business of Beerposted Oct 15th 06:43:01PM by Tom McCormick

Dutch brewer Heineken has been hit with a $2.58 million fine for forcing its pub tenants to stock “unreasonable levels” of its beers.

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Oregon Proposal Would Increase Tax on Beer, Cider and Wine.

News/ Business of Beerposted Oct 15th 11:01:08AM by Tom McCormick

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 current tax is 0.8 cents for 12 ounces of beer or cider and 2.5 cents for five ounces of wine.

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TTB Updates Policy on Gluten Content Statements

News/ Beverage Ingredientsposted Oct 14th 04:00:22PM by Tom McCormick

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.

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Brewdog Loses Trademark Dispute with Elvis Presley Estate

News/ Business of Beerposted Sep 21st 06:43:28PM by Tom McCormick

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 estate of the late singer.

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TTB Offers Online COLA Workshop

News/ Legislative & Regulatoryposted Sep 21st 05:32:59PM by Tom McCormick

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.
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TTB Reminder: Formula Approval Required for All Beer – Even if Only Sold In-State

News/ Legislative & Regulatoryposted Sep 11th 04:56:09PM by Tom McCormick

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, but the formula approval requirements do apply regardless of whether the beer will be sold in intrastate or interstate commerce. This means that a beer sold only at a taxpaid “tasting room” affiliated with your brewery may be subject to TTB formula approval.

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‘Day of Action’ Takes Place Today to Urge Passage of CBMTRA

News/ Legislative & Regulatoryposted Sep 9th 02:44:15PM by Tom McCormick

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).

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Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist Now Available from OSHA/FDA

News/ Business of Beerposted Aug 26th 05:05:43PM by Tom McCormick

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have providing a checklist for FDA-regulated food operations such as breweries, wineries and distillers to use when assessing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when re-starting  operations after a shut down or when reassessing operations because of changes due to the COVID-19 public health emergency caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2.

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