WEBINARS
ACSA’s webinar series Craft Spirits Classroom: Quenching Your Thirst for Knowledge includes monthly webinars on topics ranging from legal and compliance topics, to sales and marketing content, to technical and distilling presentations. Webinars are free to ACSA members. For the member price to be reflected, you must be logged in to your account on the ACSA website. For non-members, purchasing a webinar grants lifetime access to the content.
Registration is required. All times 3 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain, Noon Pacific; all dates subject to change.
Upcoming Webinars
November 12, 2024, 3 p.m. ET
Alt Grain Spirits Round Table
Presented by: Sonat Birnecker Hart (KOVAL Distillery), Andy Garrison (Stone Barn Brandy Works), and David Weglarz (StilL 630)
Cost: FREE for members; $59 for non-members
Stay Tuned for More
We’re working on webinars covering the following topics.
State of the Industry, Forming a B Corps, Craft Spirits Packaging, Fermentation, Koji
Webinar Requirements
Please review the technical requirements needed to participate in an ACSA webinar.
Archived Webinars
Webinar: Alt Grain Spirits Roundtable
When?: Tuesday, November 12th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?:While corn, malt, rye and wheat command most of the attention in whiskey mash bills, craft spirits producers increasingly are experimenting with a wide array of alternative grains to create entirely new flavor experiences. Three prominent distillers of alt grain spirits detail the challenges...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Tank Cleaning and Safety
When?: Thursday, August 22nd from 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: Complimentary to all, member and non-member alike What?: Join this webinar designed for professionals in the spirits production industries. Gain invaluable insights into the latest techniques for maintaining the highest standards of tank safety and cleanliness using both rotational...
Webinar: Turning Cocktail Sales into Bottle Sales
When?: Thursday, August 8th from 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: Free to ACSA members; $59 for non-members What?: In this webinar, we will discuss efficient ways to produce delicious cocktails in your tasting rooms that will not only make you more money during customer visits but also help you...
Webinar: Innovations in Gin
When?: Wednesday, July 31 from 3-4 PM Eastern How Much?: Free to ACSA members; $59 for non-members What?: Our panel of craft gin producers will explore new flavor and ingredient sensations, botanical innovation and the state of the American gin market. From new twists on venerable classics to adventurous...
Complimentary Webinar – Worry, Not Happy: How to Manage Anxiety in a World Full of Worry
When?: Thursday, July 11th at 3 PM Eastern time What?: Anxiety disorders and worrying are on the rise in the US. Between politics, the environment, our personal and professional lives and more it is easy to see why. Left unchecked, anxiety and worrying can lead to sleep problems, obesity,...
Webinar: Making a Mark with Amaro
When?: Thursday, March 21 from 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: Complimentary to ACSA members, $59 for non-members What?: As consumers continue to develop a taste for bitterness, we take a deep dive into the hottest segment within the liqueurs category. Our panel of amaro producers will explore ingredient trends,...
Webinar: The Intricacies of Exporting Spirits
When?: Thursday, February 22nd from 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: Complimentary to ACSA members, $59 for non-members What?: There is a growing demand internationally for craft spirits. The American distilled spirits industry is recognized around the world for the quality of its products. According to the Distilled Spirits Council...
Webinar – DtC Shipping Can Be a Win-Win-Win
When?: January 11, 2024 , 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Please join the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Sovos ShipCompliant for a conversation about the opportunity that direct-to-consumer spirits shipping presents for the industry as whole. Michael Walker, ACSA State Policy Advisor Alex Koral, Sovos ShipCompliant Margie A.S. Lehrman,...
Webinar: Distillery Horror Stories
When?: Tuesday, October 31st from 3-4 PM Eastern Time How Much?: Complimentary to ACSA members, $59 for non-members What?: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a few scary tales from some of America’s top distillers? But fear not, their stories won’t be about ghosts and ghouls, but...
Webinar: Changing Lives with Challenging Conversations; Talking About Mental Health and Suicide
When?: Tuesday, October 24th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Research has shown that understanding the risk factors and warning signs of suicide, and reaching out to someone at risk, can be the difference in saving a life. But talking about difficult subjects like depression and suicide can be scary...
On-Demand Webinar – Proofing & Gauging: What You’re (Probably) Doing Wrong, What It’s Costing You, and How to Do It Better
Proofing and gauging are some of the most common measurements a DSP is required to collect – and the most frequently inaccurate. Starting with a brief history of gauging, we’ll give an overview of the two common methods (hydrometer/thermometer, densitometer) and their relative benefits and risks. You will learn...
On-Demand Webinar – The New Age of Agave
Agave spirits continue to be the fastest-growing category, but American craft spirits producers have been limited in their ability to fully take advantage of this trend. That’s due, of course, to the fact that the two agave products most familiar to consumer, tequila and mezcal, are off-limits to producers...
Complimentary Webinar: Changes to California’s Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act
When?: Wednesday, June 21st from 1-2 PM Eastern time What?: SB 1013 was approved by California’s Governor Gavin Newsom on September 27, 2022. SB1013 expands the definition of “beverage” in the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act to include wine and distilled spirits. Starting January 1, 2024,...
On-Demand Webinar – Sustainable Packaging: How to Align Your Packaging with Your Sustainability Goals
Curious about how you can make your spirits packaging more sustainable and grow your business? Packaging is top of mind for today’s consumers, who are increasingly choosing more sustainable products. Developing packaging solutions with verifiable sustainability claims is a critical way for businesses to demonstrate transparency around their sustainability...
Webinar: From Vines to Orchards & Everything in Between: Innovations in American Brandy
When?: Tuesday, March 21st 2023 from 3-4 PM Eastern How Much?: Complimentary to ACSA members, $59 for non-members What?: Our panel of notable producers will explore the opportunities and challenges of expanding the homegrown U.S. brandy market, making a convincing case for fruit-based distillates—from American interpretations of traditional eaux...
Webinar: How to Turn Your Distillery into a Destination
When?: Thursday, October 13th from 3-4 PM Eastern How Much?: Free to all, thanks to Harvest Hosts’ generous sponsorship What?: Join ACSA along with Harvest Hosts for a webinar on how to turn your distillery into a destination. Hear from ASCA and Harvest Hosts members like Iron Fish Distillery...
Webinar – Vodka Panel: Clearly Craft
When?: Thursday, August 11 from 3-4 PM What?: Vodka producers embrace innovation in the category and drum up excitement for this often-under-appreciated spirit. How Much?: Free to ACSA members, $59 for non-members Who?: Gina Holman, J. Carver Distillery Gina Holman is a Founding Partner, Distiller, and Operations Manager at...
Webinar – The ABCs of RTD QA: Creating Shelf-Stable Canned and Bottled Cocktails
When?: Wednesday, June 22nd from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: As spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails continue to skyrocket in popularity, quality assurance and shelf stability should be at the forefront of craft distillers’ minds. Whether you are just thinking about starting an RTD program or in need of a refresher,...
Webinar: Heirloom Rye Panel
What?: As rye whiskey emerges from the shadow of bourbon and has established itself as a significant American spirits category in its own right, distillers and farmers are working together to revive venerable heirloom rye varieties and create points of differentiation within the booming category. Our panel will explore four...
Webinar: Welcome to the 15-Minute Cities
When?: Thursday, March 31st from 3-4 PM Eastern How Much?: Free to ACSA Members, $59 for non-members What?: DISTILLERY DOLLARS THE NEW POWER OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND HOW IT WILL INCREASE YOUR ON SITE REVENUE As the world emerges from restrictions, a new customer culture is taking shape. A culture...
Webinar – A Good Drink: In Pursuit of Sustainable Spirits
When?: Thursday, January 20th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Sustainability operates on a continuum. There are a multitude of ways distillers can improve their impact on the environment. From expanding relationships with local farms and upgrading their facilities to practicing better waste management and focusing on packaging and the...
Webinar: Starting Distillery Quality Programs
When?: Thursday, January 27th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Meeting TTB and FDA requirements is a great start to building a QA program. Some basic lab equipment and training can go a long way to ensure label compliance. Additionally, an easy-to-use recall plan can set a distillery up for...
Webinar: Distiller Horror Stories (And How They Learned From Them)
When?: Monday, October 25th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: In the spirit of spooky season, join us to hear some distiller “horror stories.” This session will be less about ghosts and more about challenges that have haunted our panel of veteran distillers and distillery owners, how they overcame the...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Confined Spaces – Too Close For Comfort
When?: Tuesday, August 24th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: It might be a tank or a silo, but if you can stick your head in it, you are likely dealing with an OSHA-regulated confined space. Find out what defines a confined space, the common inherent hazards, and effective means...
Complimentary Safety Webinar – Choosing Distillery Insurance: A Smart Buyer’s Guide
When?: Tuesday, August 3rd, 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Plainly put, insurance for your distillery is a tool to help keep you in business. Learn the language of insurance and become a smarter shopper. Experienced industry insiders describe what to look for in a business operations package – property, liability,...
Webinar – SBA’s COVID EIDL Changes: What Do They Mean For You?
When?: Wednesday, September 8th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: The U.S. Small Business Administration is revising the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for small businesses in continuing need of COVID-19 relief. SBA representatives will provide an important update on the new rules and answer your questions about how your...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Personal & Process Gas Detection Overview
When?: Tuesday, July 20th, 3-4 PM Eastern What?:Navigating occupational safety needs for employees has always been a business owner’s concern. What happens when the process adds potential hazards to the atmosphere? Gas monitoring technology can be vertically integrated into your business to provide for employee safety, process control and...
Webinar: Get to Know the Craft Malt Movement
When? Thursday, October 14th from 3-4 PM Eastern What? Craft malt can be a significant point of differentiation for a distiller’s brand. This panel will introduce distillers to the Craft Maltsters Guild and all the resources they provide. Learn how to find craft malt producers in your area, how...
Webinar: Unconventional Distillates
When?: Wednesday, February 23rd from 3-4 PM Eastern time What?: Hear lessons learned and best practices from the pioneers thinking outside of the box. How much?: Free to ACSA members, $59 for non-members Who?: Aleksandr Zhdanov, 3BR Distillery Aleksandr is the Head Distiller and Co-Founder of 3BR Distillery. The...
Webinar: U.S. Rum: Getting Candid About Cane
When?: Wednesday, May 25th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: The top names in American craft rum join us for a lively panel on the state of the rum category and producers’ ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and ethical sourcing across the sugar cane-based spirits supply chain. How Much?: Free...
Webinar: Crafting the Perfect Contract: What you need to know to create a contract that’s as high-quality as your spirits
When?: Monday, September 13th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: The ingredients of a quality contract are as essential as the ingredients of a perfect spirit. Drafting detailed contracts is critical to the success of a distiller’s business. During this webinar, Husch Blackwell Alcohol and Beverage Partners Adena Santiago and...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Chemical Handling and Storage
When?: Tuesday, May 25th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: This presentation will equip you with the knowledge to safely store and handle the chemicals in your distillery. The topics covered will include: Taking Inventory of Your Chemicals Ensuring Chemicals are Labeled Accordingly The Importance of an SDS Chemical Families...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Tank Safety and Engineering
When?: Tuesday, May 18th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Whether you are considering buying used or new tanks, there are some important details that you need to consider for the safety and efficiency of your operations. We will cover topics from materials to safety devices. At the end of the presentation...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Waste Management & Regulated Waste
When?: Tuesday, May 11 from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: The regulation of solid and hazardous waste is a highly prescriptive maze of technical requirements. Those requirements can change with the specific type of waste, the rate and amount of waste generated, and the state your operations are located in....
Webinar: Control of Sulfur Compounds in Malt Whisk(e)y
When?: July 22nd from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Sulfur compounds are known to have low thresholds and play an important role in the character of malt whisky. Some are unpleasant sulfur compounds that are removed during the maturation, such as alkyl sulfides, and others yield meaty and full body...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: How to Stay Out of Trouble When it Comes to Dealing With Waste Water
When?: Tuesday, March 23rd from 3-4 PM Eastern How Much?: Complimentary to ACSA members and non-members What?: Distilleries face two issues with their spent grains. First is just plain finding a way to dispose of them, be it a local farmer or discharge to a treatment facility that can...
Webinar: Packaging Series 2: Closure Innovation: Putting the ‘Fun’ in Functional
When?: Friday, September 17th at 11 AM Eastern What?: Leading bottle closure suppliers will detail many of the artistic flourishes and special effects that are jazzing up closures and allowing craft spirits producers to put their own creative spin on their caps and toppers. It’s just one of many...
Webinar: The Lowdown on Liqueurs
June 24th at 3 PM Eastern. Free to ACSA members, $59 for non-members When?: June 24th at 3 PM Eastern What?: A panel of liqueur and amaro producers illuminate our audience on trends in the segment and how the classics co-mingle with new, innovative horizons. We’ll also explore which...
Webinar: Sharing Your “Spirits” Around the Globe w/ Koval Distillery & EXIM
When?: June 10th at 3 PM Eastern How Much?: Free to ACSA members, $59 for non-members What?: With only 5 percent of the world’s consumers located within the United States, selling your spirits overseas can be successful component in your overall business strategy. Want to learn how not to...
Webinar: Facebook Advertising for Craft Distillers
When?: May 27th at 3 PM Eastern What?: In this webinar, Kim Nguyen, Director of Marketing at Speakeasy Company, will focus on the basic, but impactful Facebook advertising strategies for craft distilleries. You will walk away with a greater understanding of how to successfully set up your advertising campaigns...
Webinar: Fermentation Techniques
When?: August 12th at 3 PM Eastern What?: Learn (or refresh your knowledge of) the science behind fermentation. This session will cover fermentation basics, as well as techniques to optimize your fermentation process. It will also cover considerations for rum fermentation. Who?: Kevin Kawa is a Technical Application Manager for...
Webinar: Sustainability as a Business Model & The Road to Net Zero
When?: April 22nd 2021 at 3 PM Eastern time What?: Marble Distilling Co. in Carbondale, CO designed & built a first of its kind Water Energy Thermal System (WETS) to capture & reuse both water & heat generated through the distilling process. The system has been featured in a...
Webinar – Packaging Series 1: Innovation in Bottle Design
This presentation is generously sponsored by Learn more about Vitro here! When?: April 15th at 3 PM Eastern What?: In the first of our series on craft spirits packaging, we explore the latest bottle design trends that are giving brands the sort of shelf appeal that drives sales. Scott...
Webinar: Distilling With Heirloom Corn
When?: May 6th, 3 PM Eastern What?: A panel of whiskey-making icons update us on their latest experiments with heirloom corn varietals and detail how craft distillers can achieve a wide range of flavor profiles and push the boundaries of the entire whiskey category. Who?: Alan Bishop, Head Distiller,...
Webinar: Navigating Through COVID-19: Our HR Journey
Free to ACSA Members, $59 for non-members When?: March 11, 2021 at 3 PM Eastern What?: This webinar will go over Bently’s approach to HR in the midst of Covid. While addressing some general HR information like laws, OSHA mandates, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the Family and...
Webinar- New Way to Sour Mash: Intentional Bacterial Inoculations for Distilled Spirits Fermentations
February 18th at 3 PM Eastern. With Mitchell Codd, Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits. Free to ACSA Members, $59 for non-members When?: Thursday, February 18th at 3 PM Eastern What?: Yeast fermentation is the driving force behind alcohol creation and the production of spirits in our distilleries. They form...
Webinar: 2021 Spirits Trends Forecast
When?: Thursday, February 11th at 3 PM Eastern What?: Join us for one of the most popular webinars of the year! Executives from Nielsen and CGA will provide a numbers-driven analysis of the key, category-by-category spirits trends and a snapshot of where the market is now and where it’s...
Webinar: Deciphering the 2020 Stimulus and Government Funding Legislation: What’s in it for My Small Business?
Led by Jim Hyland, ACSA’s Public Policy Council, Mark Shilling, ACSA’s Government Affairs Chair, and Becky Harris, ACSA’s President, this comprehensive tutorial had a full briefing covering the following topics and more: Can I transfer bottles from my bottler in-bond, and benefit from the reformed FET? If I bottle from...
Webinar: Imagine Your Life Is Free From Burnout
When?: Thursday, November 5th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Individuals are burning out at an alarming rate. People feel the constant demand to deliver, so they’re either burning out or they’re leaving their professions altogether, due to high stress and burnout. During this talk, you will learn about the...
Webinar: New Frontiers in Gin
When?: Thursday, October 8th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Want to know where the gin market is headed? Tune in to our panel of boundary-pushing craft distillers who are exploring an almost unlimited array of flavor profiles within this classic category. Who?: Abby Titcomb joined 3 Floyds Brewing Co. in 2010 and...
Webinar- Sensory: Impact of Some Off-Notes
Thursday, September 24th at 3 PM Eastern Description A distilled spirits is composed of 99% water and ethanol. The remaining part about 1% is composed of congeners, including higher alcohols, aldehydes, lactones, esters, etc, which give the signature to the spirits and impact its aromatic profile. Amid the large...
Complimentary Webinar – COVID-19: What Comes Next?
When?: Monday, June 8th from 3-4 PM Eastern How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: While we face great uncertainty in this pandemic, we also face opportunity. This presentation will begin with pre-pandemic historical industry perspective and trends, touch on the changes due to COVID-19, and end with...
Complimentary Webinar- Tasting Room Relaunch: Best Practice Guidance for a Safe Re-Opening
When?: Thursday, May 14th 3-4 PM Eastern What?: A round-up of guidance from OSHA + FDA + CDC + Restaurant Industry to help figure out what exactly (re)opening to the public looks like and what needs to potentially change at distillery tasting rooms amid the Coronavirus Pandemic. Who?: Colleen...
Complimentary Webinar: Social Media in the Time of Quarantine
When?: Monday, May 4th, from 3-4 PM Eastern Time What?: The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how distilleries interact with customers. This talk will explore how distilleries can keep people interested in their brand with social media marketing tips to stay relevant. The discussion will cover keeping an appropriate...
Complimentary Webinar: Hand Sanitizer Production Safety and Compliance
When?: Friday, April 10th, 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Kevin Yurt and Sean Murphy, Industrial Safety and Training Services How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members! What?: As you pivot from focusing on creating beverage alcohol to creating hand sanitizer, there are a number of safety and compliance issues that...
Complimentary Webinar: What You Need to Know About Using Fuel Ethanol for Hand Sanitizer Production
When?: Thursday, April 9th, 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Mark Shilling (ShillingCrafted), John McKee (Headframe Spirits), Becky Harris (Catoctin Creek), and Melissa Katrincic (Durham Distillery) How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members! What?: Have you considered using fuel ethanol in hand sanitizer production? If so, there are a number of...
Complimentary Webinar: Managing Cash Flow in Times of Uncertainty
When?: Monday, April 6th from 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Michelle Howard and Amy Julian, Brown Smith Wallace LLP How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting supply chains, financial markets and workforce mobility. During any crisis, organizations must determine which processes are critical...
Complimentary Webinar: DOT Training for Transporting Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
When?: Friday, April 3rd from 11 AM- 12 PM Eastern Who?: Elizabeth LaDow, Department of Transportation Southern Region HAZMAT Transportation Specialist How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: With much of the industry shifting to hand sanitizer production, safety and compliance related to shipping hazardous materials are essential. The...
Complimentary Webinar: Understanding the Congressional Stimulus Bill and How it Helps Small Businesses
When?: Monday, March 30th, 2020 from 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: Tune in to discuss the Congressional Stimulus Bill, the Small Business Administration’s lending provisions, and how both impact you. About Your Presenter James Hyland is a native of Washington, D.C. and lives...
Complimentary Webinar: FDA Product Registration in Plain English
When?: Friday, March 27th, 2020 3-4 PM Eastern Time How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: If you’ve looked at the FDA registration form and felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone! This webinar will cover how to get your facility and hand sanitizer product registered with the FDA with...
Complimentary Webinar: How to Hibernate Your Craft Spirits Business
When?: Wednesday, March 25th from 4:15-5:15 PM Who?: Dan Gasper (Industry-renowned Start-Up Drinks Expert) and Tom Potter (President of New York Distilling Company) What?: This complimentary webinar will offer an industry outlook resulting from COVID-19. Discover how to sales forecast the next 3, 6, or 9 months and how...
Complimentary Webinar: Keeping Engaged with Your Customer Base When Your Tasting Room is Closed
When?: Wednesday, March 25th from 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Amber Pollock (Backwards Distilling Company) and Mark A. Vierthaler (Tenth Ward Distilling Company) How Much?: Complimentary to Members and Non-members! What?: In a business and industry so linked to being social, what do you do in a time of social...
Complimentary Webinar – Hand Sanitizer: From Regulation to Production
When?: Monday, March 23rd 4-5 PM Eastern How Much?: Complimentary! What?: ACSA’s third installment in our complimentary COVID-19 webinar series. Join us as we answer your questions on hand sanitizer creation, from FDA and TTB considerations to the production side. Who?: Becky Harris (Chief Distiller, Catoctin Creek) graduated with...
Complimentary Webinar: COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
When?: Friday, March 20th from 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Liz Hletko, Psychologist, PhD. What?: In these uncertain times, it’s not uncommon to experience elevated feelings of panic, anxiety, or depression. Those already living with anxiety or OCD may be having an especially hard time. Join us on our second installment...
Complimentary Webinar: COVID-19 and Your Tasting Room
When?: Tuesday, March 17th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: With nearly every state reporting confirmed cases of COVID-19, its impacts on our lives have been far-reaching. What does COVID-19 mean for your tasting room? Join us as we discuss its implications on your business and tasting room. Who?: Wendy...
Webinar: Inside the Rye-volution
When?: Wednesday, March 11th from 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: $39 for members, $59 for non-members What?: Rye whiskey has been one of the most exciting revivals within the U.S. craft spirits scene over the past decade and it’s been as much a success story for American agriculture as...
Webinar – Lab Talk: Yeast
When?: Wednesday, March 18th, at 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: $39 for members, $59 for non-members What?: We look under the microscope at the indispensable and wee beasties we know as yeast and explore how these frequently misunderstood microorganisms influence and elevate the flavor of spirits. About Your Presenter, Dr....
Webinar- Honey: From Bee to the Bottle
February 26th, 2020 from 3-4 PM Eastern Description Honey’s use in the spirits industry is growing as distillers realize the value of using honey in two key ways: as a primary fermentation substrate and as a sweetener/flavor. This presentation will provide an overview of how honey gets from the...
Webinar: Spirits Category Trends: What’s Happening Now & What to Look Out for in 2020 and Beyond
As the year and the decade come to a beginning, Danny Brager, senior vice president of Nielsen Beverage Alcohol Practice, and Matthew Crompton, client solutions director of Nielsen CGA, will provide a deep dive into the key market trends driving all of the major spirits categories. Brager and Crompton...
Webinar – Fruitful Endeavors: The State of the U.S. Brandy Market
Thursday, October 24th, 3-4 PM EDT As the October edition of Craft Spirits Magazine is the Brandy Issue, we welcome a panel of American brandy producers to share their stories and offer their insights on the state of the American brandy market—and what lies ahead for the category. Your...
Webinar – Make it on Menu: How to Elevate Your Distillery With a Craft Cocktail Program
Tuesday, October 15th, 3-4 PM EDT Description: Vineyards have their tasting rooms. Breweries have their tap rooms. These craft beverage entities have one massive advantage by serving in their own spaces – their clients get to enjoy their products how they would enjoy them at home. Craft distilleries… not...
Webinar – Metal Heads: The Canned Cocktail Revolution
Wednesday, September 25th, 3-4 PM Eastern Aluminum cans have become the preferred container for RTD cocktails, as they’re lightweight and are permitted in more venues (festivals, concerts, sporting events, beaches, etc.). In ACSA’s next webinar, “Metal Heads: The Canned Cocktail Revolution,” you’ll hear from a panel of spirits producers...
Webinar – The Road Best Traveled: Partnering With Your Local Convention & Visitors Bureau
September 19th from 3-4 PM Eastern time Distilleries have become essential in driving tourism in to their local regions. Find out how you can work with your area’s CVB to maximize opportunities for your distillery and provide the optimal visitor experience. About Your Presenter Stephanie Sadri (Manager, Global Accounts...
Webinar: Trademark Law 101: How to Protect Your Brands in an Ever-competitive Craft Spirits Marketplace
Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at 3-4 PM Eastern Description: Join attorney Rick Biagi of Neal & McDevitt as he helps us navigate the increasingly complex world of spirits trademark law, offering a critical primer on the legal issues craft spirits producers confront on a daily basis. This engaging, hour-long webinar...
Complimentary Webinar: Sobering Truth: A Drunk Driving Fatality Case Study
Wednesday, August 7th at 3 PM Eastern Our industry is often synonymous with fun and celebration (in moderation). But events in your distillery can lead to the most serious of consequences. This complimentary webinar is a case study of one distillery’s experience after a fatal drunk driving accident resulted...
Webinar: Why and How to Add Liqueurs as a Brand Extension
Wednesday, June 26th, 2019, 3-4 PM Eastern This webinar will walk you through the basics of bringing your own unique liqueurs to market. Discussion topics will be: how to select a style of liqueur to help tell your brand’s story, different categories of spirits and different sources of flavor,...
Complimentary Webinar: TTB Proposed Rules
June 5th, 2019 from 3-4 PM Eastern TTB’s Proposed Rulemaking is intended to clarify and simplify, but if you’ve had questions about what it all means, you are not alone. Join Mark Shilling (Treaty Oak Distilling Co., TX) and Nicole Austin (Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., TN) as they touch...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Using a State-Funded Voluntary Safety Audit to Up Our Game at Headframe
Monday, May 20th, 2 PM Eastern OSHA regulations can be overwhelming or unclear for craft distilleries! Wish you could get a “practice run” of an OSHA inspection before the real deal happens? There may be resources in your state to receive a walk-through inspection of the things OSHA looks...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Operational and Construction Safety, and How it Applies to the Distiller
Thursday, April 25th from 2-3 PM Eastern Learn to distinguish the major differences between OSHA 1910 (General Industry) and OSHA 1926 (Construction), including a brief review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics incident rates between the two types of safety, specifically as they relate to distillery operations. This webinar will...
Webinar: New Product Development: How to successfully create and launch a new product
April 24th, 2019 from 3-4 PM Eastern time In this session, Scott Schiller from Thoroughbred Spirits Group will share a step-by-step approach to an outcome that is based on creativity. Starting from just an outline of an idea, you will see how a brand comes to life from inception...
Webinar: Legal Cannabis is a Game Changer for Beverage Alcohol
Webinar on April 10th, 2019 from 3-4 PM Eastern time. Cannabis is and will continue to impact EVERY consumer industry and is rapidly evolving– how does it impact beverage alcohol, and where will it go from here? Jessica Lukas, VP of Consumer Insights at BDS Analytics will provide a...
Webinar- Social Media for Distillers: From Stress to Success
Suzanne Henricksen is the founder of The Crafty Cask, a media and consulting company that works solely with craft alcohol producers to refine/tell their story, improve their marketing efforts and educate consumers to grow brands and categories. She has a background in consumer marketing and a passion for craft alcohol...
Webinar – Disaster Planning: Protecting Your Distillery and Family
None of us like to think about it, but we are all susceptible to disaster and catastrophe. Join us for this webinar on Wednesday, March 20th at 3 PM Eastern to cover such topics as: Risk Assessment Impact Analysis How to Collect Data (and What Kind of Data to...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Dangers & Preventions: The Importance of Maintaining a Safe Boiler and Boiler Room Equipment
The weather might be frigid, but we’ve got a hot topic for you: Boiler Safety! Join us Thursday, January 31st from 2-3 Eastern time to learn about boilers and how to safely operate a boiler in your DSP. Our Complimentary Safety Webinar Series is made possible through generous support...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Cleaning, Sanitizing and Safety Practices in the Distilling Industry
This webinar is complimentary, thanks to Haskell’s generous support! Log on Thursday, January 17th at 3 PM Eastern to hear about the best practices and safety precautions when dealing with common chemicals. Attendees will leave knowing: The differences between cleaning and sanitizing The three main types of common chemicals...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: GHS and HazCom Compliance
December 11, 2018, 2:00-3:00 PM, Eastern time Implementing appropriate work practices and hazardous chemical exposure guidelines can reduce health and safety risks. OSHA has adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in an effort to improve the health and safety of employees working with...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Grain Storage & Handling in the Distillery: Quality and Safety Considerations
Tuesday, December 18th from 2-3 PM Eastern Grain handling and storage presents many health and safety risks in the distillery. This webinar will discuss the risks and necessary precautions for handling malts and grains to ensure the safety of your facility and personnel. Presenter: Aaron MacLeod Bio: Aaron MacLeod has...
Webinar: The Extraction of Wood Compounds During Aging in Wood Barrels and in Contact with Wood Pieces
Aging of spirits in barrels is an integral step in their production. The regular producers use traditional shapes for this process such as 350L barrels for Cognac or 53 gallon barrels for Bourbon. Craft distilleries may find smaller barrels more suitable for maturation. Finally, barrel alternatives such as staves,...
Webinar: Important Considerations When Negotiating a Distillery Lease
Join us August 29th at 3 PM Eastern as Cozette Tran-Caffee addresses “Important considerations when negotiating a distillery lease,” including: Pre-lease/site selection issues (finding the right site, with the right neighbors) General tenant-side lease concerns (protecting your right to stay, negotiating your freedom to leave) Industry specific concerns (satisfying...
Complimentary Webinar: Lockout Tagout Essentials
Machinery contains many hazards to workers, including electricity, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, extreme temperatures, liquids, gases, steam, spring tension, and moving parts. This webinar will cover lockout-tagout, the procedures that ensure dangerous machines are shut off and not able to be started again before the completion of maintenance or...
Webinar: Cannabis Legalization: How Will It Impact Beverage Alcohol?
As more states look to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, the conversation around what impact legalization will have on beverage alcohol remains a hot topic. Jessica Lukas, of BDS Analytics , will provide a data-rich perspective on this topic and insight into who the cannabis consumer (and non-consumer) is and...
Webinar: FREE Safety Webinar: Roundtable Talk and Q+A on Workplace Safety
Have safety questions but don’t know where to find the answers? Join John McKee (Headframe Spirits), Colleen Moore (Dalkita Architecture and Construction), Lance Simons (Haskell), Ryan Quinlan (Bently Heritage) and Jason Lippa (FIVE X 5 Solutions) for a round table Q&A on workplace safety and building a culture of safety at...
Webinar: The Letter – and the Spirit – of the Law for Distillery Websites and Social Media
While internet advertising for distilleries may seem like the wild west, there are regulations on what distillers can and can’t do. In addition, there are best practices that your company should use to avoid unwanted attention from regulators. This webinar will help you determine if your distillery’s website and...
Webinar: The New Tastemakers: How To Use Sensory Perception To Increase Brand Enjoyment
Does your branding give the right flavor cues? We now know that flavor experience, and therefore brand enjoyment, is influenced by all of our senses – not just our taste buds. Join us to learn how the latest research on sensory perception can help us design packaging and messaging...
Webinar: Tips for Successful Distribution Among Rapid Changes and Consolidation in the Three Tier System
In this webinar, LibDib founder and CEO Cheryl Durzy will address the current problem with distribution in the three-tier system, how small brands often lack access to distribution, and the consolidation of distributors. Cheryl will share stories on distribution issues, including her own horror story as a small producer....
Webinar: Ripple Effects
This webinar follows the story of the CEO/Founder of a fictional company, Ripple Effects, a maker of lime-infused vodka. The CEO/Founder faces a number of theoretical legal issues including trade dress design, trademark infringement, and contract dispute with its manufacturer, presenting them to the MSK attorneys. The attorneys then...
Webinar: 5 Key Performance Indicators for Distillers
Join Maria Pearman, CPA to learn the basic Key Performance Indicators that distillers should measure. These KPIs serve as an easy-to-digest view of an organization’s performance and helps management spot decisions and act on opportunities quickly.Learn how to identify and build a simple and effective dashboard that can be leveraged...
Webinar: Quercus Garryana: Oregon Oak’s Effect on Whiskey Maturation
Oregon Oak is having a heyday with wine producers, and more recently amongst craft spirits producers. What is “Garry Oak”? Where does it come from? What flavors does it lend spirit? Jake Holshue, head distiller for Rogue Ales and Spirits, takes you through the short history of the use...
Webinar: All About Acquisitions
Ever considered selling? During this webinar we will delve into various options regarding a potential acquisition. Perhaps it’s entering into a national distribution agreement with a major supplier, selling just one brand under your umbrella, a strategic partnership, or simply walking away and making a complete sale. This webinar...
Webinar: Build a Better Brand Ambassador
BUILD A BETTER BRAND AMBASSADOR is a webinar focused on creating the next generation Brand Ambassador: a sales-oriented, account-driving individual. Full of brand and category knowledge, loquacious and articulate, this individual delivers the brand pitch with aplomb and insider confidence. But also sharply focused on where the brand is...
Webinar: Expert Process Training (Fermentation & Distillation)
Let’s talk about Process Optimization! This webinar will involve going through the production process from grain or other starting material through distillation, highlighting critical areas of importance and giving examples of where other producers have had issues, based on Ferm Solutions’ experience and work with over 500 distilleries.
Webinar: OSHA Citation Patterns for Safety and Health Auditing and the Dos and Don’ts of Report Writing
Past is prologue. OSHA frequently conducts inspections of workplace accidents in which employees are injured and then issues citations. Based on the citations issued by OSHA against other distilleries, the members of ACSA can audit their facilities with the eyes of a compliance officer and detect violations before employees...
Webinar: Batch and Continuous Stills: The Science and the Cashflow
This presentation, delivered by John McKee from Headframe Spirits in Butte, Montana, will focus on introducing the distinctions between batch vs. continuous flow distillation from both the science and the financial sides. It will provide financial implications for both new and established distilleries.
Webinar: Global and US Trends in Beverage Alcohol: 6 Key Drivers
This presentation will focus on the category trends driving both global and US beverage alcohol. The IWSR is the world’s leading data and analysis company in the industry, tracking historical and future growth. Utilizing the IWSR’s extensive data and insights, Brandy will share the story behind the numbers. From...
Webinar: File Incorrect TTB Reports? What To Do Next!
In this presentation, we bring you aspirin for a big old headache — incorrectly filed TTB reports. Yes, it happens – and, after the initial horror subsides, it’s time to take action. But how? Don Snyder of Whiskey Resources will tell you. He’ll cover what happens if you filed...
Webinar: Using Your Online Presence to Build Your Brand
We’ll cover how to implement, improve and expand online tools to create opportunities with your consumers in the online marketing space. In this session, we will cover best practices in website design and content, blogging, email campaigns, third-party reviews, social media tools and trade collateral. We will review current...
Webinar: Diagnosing Spirits Quality: The Importance of Glassware
For centuries, distillers, judges, and consumers alike have neglected the scientific principles of olfactory detection, and the glassware industry has failed miserably to apply science to glassware size and shape, resulting in the prolific use of glassware which does more to hinder diagnostics rather than enhance. This seminar will...
Webinar: Go Deep, Not Broad
National distribution sounds like success, but in today’s crowded liquor market, getting traction in one market first can massively help how you expand your business.
Webinar: Continuous Chemistry: Understanding the Interaction of Compounds at Each Step of Spirits Production
Get your unanswered questions involving the chemical interactions that occur in spirit products resolved. Increase your knowledge of compound relationships and the pitfalls of using new techniques. Get the latest research on the complexity of these chemicals and what it means for you, and learn the next possible steps...
Webinar: Static Electricity in Distilleries: What is it, Who Regulates it, How to Control it
Dalkita Architecture & Construction explores a common hazard: static build-up in ethanol plants. Static Electricity is all around us and can not be eliminated. The release of a static spark is a potential ignition source for ethanol vapor and could cause a major fire in your DSP. Understand the...
Webinar: Deductive and Technical Tasting for the Distiller
Join us in reviewing different tasting techniques from across the industry to learn styles and approaches that can be powerful tools in your own team’s production of distilled spirits. From flaw and contamination identification, to new make evaluation, neutral vessel maturation, and finally cask maturity and selection, we will...
Webinar: Simplifying the Complexity of OSHA Requirements for Craft Spirits Producers
Are you in charge of safety at your distillery? Do you wonder if your reporting is as thorough as it should be? Here is another opportunity to learn about OSHA. Courtney Pope, Eastern Regional VP and Principal EHS Consultant for Hellman & Associates, Inc., will help you make sense...
Webinar: Basic Safety Programming
Seasoned experts, Brodie Loushin, Loss Prevention Specialist and John McGree, Senior Vice President from Payne West Insurance, know what works — and what doesn’t. They will teach you how to create and implement a coherent safety program to operate with maximum efficiency at your distillery. Isn’t it worth an...
The Extraction of Wood Compounds During Aging in Wood Barrels and in Contact with Wood Pieces
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Important Considerations When Negotiating a Distillery Lease
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Important Considerations When Negotiating a Distillery Lease$59.00 Webinar: Important Considerations When Negotiating a Distillery Lease quantity Add to cart Description Description Join us August 29th at 3 PM Eastern as Cozette Tran-Caffee addresses “Important considerations when negotiating a distillery lease,” including: Pre-lease/site...
Lockout Tagout Essentials
Machinery contains many hazards to workers, including electricity, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, extreme temperatures, liquids, gases, steam, spring tension, and moving parts. This webinar will cover lockout-tagout, the procedures that ensure dangerous machines are shut off and not able to be started again before the completion of maintenance or...
Cannabis Legalization: How Will It Impact Beverage Alcohol?
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Cannabis Legalization: How Will It Impact Beverage Alcohol?$59.00 Webinar: Cannabis Legalization: How Will It Impact Beverage Alcohol? quantity Add to cart Description Description As more states look to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, the conversation around what impact legalization will have...
FREE Safety Webinar: Roundtable Talk and Q+A on Workplace Safety
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The Letter – and the Spirit – of the Law for Distillery Websites and Social Media
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The New Tastemakers: How To Use Sensory Perception To Increase Brand Enjoyment
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Tips for Successful Distribution Among Rapid Changes and Consolidation in the Three Tier System
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Ripple Effects
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Ripple Effects$59.00 Webinar: Ripple Effects quantity Add to cart Description Description This webinar follows the story of the CEO/Founder of a fictional company, Ripple Effects, a maker of lime-infused vodka. The CEO/Founder faces a number of theoretical legal issues including trade dress...
5 Key Performance Indicators for Distillers
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: 5 Key Performance Indicators for Distillers$59.00 Webinar: 5 Key Performance Indicators for Distillers quantity Add to cart Description Description Join Maria Pearman, CPA to learn the basic Key Performance Indicators that distillers should measure. These KPIs serve as an easy-to-digest view of an...
Quercus Garryana: Oregon Oak’s Effect on Whiskey Maturation
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All About Acquisitions
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Build a Better Brand Ambassador
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Expert Process Training (Fermentation & Distillation)
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Expert Process Training (Fermentation & Distillation)$59.00 Webinar: Expert Process Training (Fermentation & Distillation) quantity Add to cart Description Description Let’s talk about Process Optimization! This webinar will involve going through the production process from grain or other starting material through distillation, highlighting...
OSHA Citation Patterns for Safety and Health Auditing and the Dos and Don’ts of Report Writing
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Batch and Continuous Stills: The Science and the Cashflow
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Global and US Trends in Beverage Alcohol: 6 Key Drivers
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File Incorrect TTB Reports? What To Do Next!
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Using Your Online Presence to Build Your Brand
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Covering Your Assets: Avoid Lawsuits and Reduce Taxes
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Diagnosing Spirits Quality: The Importance of Glassware
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Diagnosing Spirits Quality: The Importance of Glassware$59.00 Webinar: Diagnosing Spirits Quality: The Importance of Glassware quantity Add to cart Description Description For centuries, distillers, judges, and consumers alike have neglected the scientific principles of olfactory detection, and the glassware industry has failed...
Go Deep, Not Broad
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Continuous Chemistry: Understanding the Interaction of Compounds at Each Step of Spirits Production
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Static Electricity in Distilleries: What is it, Who Regulates it, How to Control it
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Deductive and Technical Tasting for the Distiller
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Deductive and Technical Tasting for the Distiller$59.00 Webinar: Deductive and Technical Tasting for the Distiller quantity Add to cart Description Description Join us in reviewing different tasting techniques from across the industry to learn styles and approaches that can be powerful tools...
Simplifying the Complexity of OSHA Requirements for Craft Spirits Producers
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Basic Safety Programming
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Basic Safety Programming$59.00 Webinar: Basic Safety Programming quantity Add to cart Description Description Seasoned experts, Brodie Loushin, Loss Prevention Specialist and John McGree, Senior Vice President from Payne West Insurance, know what works — and what doesn’t. They will teach you how...
