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It’s Back! CBMTRA Seeks Permanent Tax Relief

February 20, 2019

The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation would make permanent the tax and other provisions passed as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act which was signed into law in the closing days of 2017 on a temporary, two-year basis. If… Read More…

Craft Brewery Sues US Gov. over shutdown losses.

January 17, 2019

THIS CRAFT BREWERY IS SUING THE US GOVERNMENT OVER THE SHUTDOWN, HERE’S WHY 17th January, 2019 by Edith Hancock https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/01/this-craft-brewery-is-suing-the-us-government-over-the-shutdown-heres-why/ A craft brewery in Washington D.C. is unable to sell a tank filled with newly-brewed beer thanks to the US federal shutdown, so its founders are suing the government. Altas Brew Works is one of many breweries around the… Read More…

TTB is ‘Closed’ Due to Government Shutdown

December 26, 2018

The TTB has ceased most operations due to the lapse in government funding and will not be accepting, reviewing and approving label approvals (COLA). Some “excepted” functions will be operational, including the web site electronic payments function and access to online permits review. The TTB web site will not be updated. No personnel with be… Read More…

Trump to Support Ending Federal Ban on Cannabis?

June 20, 2018

The L.A. Times has reported that President Trump would support a congressional effort to remove the federal government’s ban on cannabis. Ending enforcement against cannabis by the Justice Department would likely stimulate a dramatic increase in the cannabis industry, and could remove the TTB’s ban on CBD oils, hemp and potentially even THC in beer…. Read More…

Maryland Craft Bill Dies

March 19, 2018

A bill in the Maryland state legislature to lift restrictions on the amount of beer a craft brewery can sell direct to the consumer died in committee, killing the hopes of craft brewers in the state, at least for now.   The bill was pushed and promoted by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot who is assigned… Read More…

Top Stories of 2017

January 9, 2018

Here we go, with a look at the past. It has been a wild ride in the industry the last three years, and 2017 was no exception. More big changes, which will dramatically shape the future.   BA Defined Craft Up 6% in 2016 MARCH 28, 2017 The year starts out where it left off,… Read More…

TTB Posts Results of Label Non-Compliance Survey

March 17, 2016

One of the roles of the TTB’s is to ensure that alcohol beverages in the marketplace are properly labeled and do not mislead consumers. The TTB maintains an “Alcohol Beverage Sampling Program” (ABSP) which is a random survey of products in the marketplace to evaluate the success of the TTB label approval process and to… Read More…

And Then There Was One – Tax Bill

June 12, 2015

After a ‘battle of the bills” between two competing beer tax bills in Congress, an Oregon Senator has stepped forward with a singular solution; a one-size-fits-all tax reduction bill for wine, spirits and beer. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced today the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (S. 1562) which aims to reduce excise… Read More…

Hard Fought Branch Bill Passes in KY

March 5, 2015

A Kentucky bill that will prevent breweries from holding distribution and retail licenses has passed the state legislature and the Governor has said in a statement yesterday that he will sign the bill. The bill has been closely watched by the beer industry as a potential “sign of the times.” This means that Anheuser-Busch will… Read More…

Sweeping Pro-Craft Bill Introduced in FL

January 17, 2015

A broad and sweeping bill has been filed by a Florida State Rep. Greg Steube (R-Bradenton) which would have a number of positive impacts on the states craft brewers. House Bill 107, in its current form, would address franchise agreements, allow 64 ounce growlers, allow a small amount of self-distribution and clarify brewery tasting room… Read More…

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