Membership FAQ
What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Membership gives you exclusive advocacy support, deep discounts on education and events, and a range of tools to promote your brand and grow your distillery. You’ll also gain access to members-only updates, networking, and savings through ACSA partner programs. To see a complete list of benefits, click here and scroll down to the Benefits section.
Read moreHow do I become a Voting member?
Click here, scroll down, and click on the membership level that matches your production volume.
Read moreI don’t have a DSP yet, so can I still be a member?
Yes, ACSA offers a Candidate Membership for those actively pursuing a DSP permit in the United States and you can upgrade your membership upon receipt of your DSP.
Read moreI don’t operate a distillery but supply products and/or services to distilleries. Is there a class of membership for me?
Yes, you can join ACSA as an Affiliate member or Sponsor.
Read moreHow do I know when my membership is about to expire or has expired or how do I check my membership status?
To check your membership status, login using your username and password, then, click your icon in the upper righthand corner (in between notifications and forums). Once in the member portal, click membership, subscriptions. If you cannot access the member portal, your membership has expired. You can renew on the join ACSA page using your original username. For questions, email membership@americancraftspirits.org
Read moreHow do I renew my membership?
To renew your membership, login using your username and password, then, click your icon in the upper righthand corner (in between notifications and forums). Once in the member portal, click membership, subscriptions, update. If you do not have a subscription, you can renew on the join ACSA page.
Read moreHow do I get a username and password?
You select your username when you initially register to become a member. If you’d like to change your username, please contact membership@americancraftspirits.org.
Read moreCan I share my membership with colleagues?
As ACSA is a trade group, the actual member is the DSP or business. But we’ve made it easy for up to 15 colleagues from a single business entity to join under the one membership. To add sub accounts, the main user should: Log in to the site and select your profile (the circular icon in the top right) Select
Read moreI forgot my password, what do I do?
To recover your password, go to the member login in the upper right hand corner and click “Lost your Password?” You can also contact membership@americancraftspirits.org.
Read moreHow can I sign-up for webinars, educational programs, and events?
To sign-up for education related programs, click the Education tab on our website for more information on upcoming events.
Read moreWhat is the easiest way to update my contact information?
To update your contact information, login using your username and password, then, click your icon in the upper righthand corner (in between notifications and forums). Once in the member portal, click membership, info.
Read moreHow do I use my membership discounts for events?
ACSA will confirm if you are a member in good standing and eligible to receive that benefit or discount. The provider of the service/product (if not ACSA) contacts us and we simply confirm.
Read moreI’m interested in upgrading my membership to a higher level. Do I have to wait until my current membership expires?
No, in fact, we want you to notify us when your production volumes increase to a new level or when you obtain your DSP (if a candidate member). To upgrade, click the Become a Member button in the upper righthand corner, membership, subscription, change plan, then select your new production level.
Read moreACSA is a national nonprofit trade group. I understand it is governed by fellow members of DSPs. How is the board elected?
Designated Directors shall be elected by the Voting Members from a list of eligible nominees provided by the Nominating Committee each year. The elections are typically in March with new board members taking their seats in April.
Read moreWhen is the ACSA spirits competition held? Do I need to be a member to participate?
The American Craft Spirits Competition is held annually, though registration dates vary each year. The competition is open to all DSPs, and ACSA members receive a significant discount on entry fees. Click here to learn more.
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