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…
Link: Could New Zealand Become a Global Craft Beer Powerhouse?
Though it has a population smaller than Piers Morgan’s follower count on Twitter, New Zealand has the potential to become a global craft brewing powerhouse, with an estimated value of over $2.3 billion (£1.2 billion). There are now 218 breweries in New Zealand, according to a report by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research… Read More…
The Pink Boots Society Joins with Scientific Societies
The Pink Boots Society, a volunteer organization dedicated to providing education and opportunities for women in the brewing industry, has announced it has signed with Scientific Societies, a cooperative association management company. This partnership will allow the Pink Boots Society to take advantage of Scientific Societies’ administrative resources, including financial, meeting and course management, member… Read More…
Reyes Acquires Central Coast in Calif.
Harbor Distributing, a southern California wholesaler division of Reyes Beverage has acquired Central Coast Distributing, the MillerCoors distributor for San Luis Obispo and the northern area of Santa Barbara counties. Coast also carries some significant craft brands including Sierra Nevada, Boston Beer, Lagunitas and others.
Bamforth to Join Sierra Nevada Brewing
Well-known and respected brewing and malting scientist Charlie Bamforth will join the staff at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., it was announced today. Bamforth has been a fixture in the brewing world for decades. He retired from his position as Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences at the University of California, Davis, in December 2018. Full… Read More…
Iconic BridgePort Announces Closing
One of the oldest craft breweries in the country is closing. BridgePort, founded by Richard and Nancy Ponzi in 1984, announced on its Facebook page that the iconic brewery will close on March 10th. The announcement said that an extremely “competitive craft beer market” in the Pacific Northwest was the decision to close. BridgePort sold… Read More…
Bill in Oregon to Lower DUI to 0.08 BAC
On December 30th, Utah became the first state to lower the limit for driving under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 percent. Now a bill in the Oregon Senate aims to make that state number two. Sen. Peter Courtney, D-Salem and president of the Oregon Senate is gearing up to introduce a bill… Read More…
Beer Legend Jim Parker Passes
Long-time beer legend Jim Parker, known dearly for his wit, humor, smile, his laugh and his big heart, passed away this last week. Jim had suffered a stroke last November, and reportedly died in his sleep with family at his side. Jim had held many diverse jobs in the craft brewing industry spanning… Read More…
Corn Syrup Fight Raises Big Question Mark – Bad for Beer?
The industry is still talking about the ABInBev Super Bowl ads that called out Miller Lite and Coors Light being brewed with corn syrup while implying that Bud Light does not. It has been awhile since the big brewers have gone at it directly in front of the consumer via adverting. Maybe that’s because Big… Read More…
Sierra Nevada Makes First-Ever Acquisition
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. of Chico, CA announced that it will acquire Sufferfest Beer Company of San Francisco, the company’s first-ever acquisition. Sierra Nevada has stayed clear of acquisitions or partnerships, instead focusing on his sister brewery in Mills Falls, North Carolina. According to a company press release, the breweries stated shared values, commitment… Read More…
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