As many of our members know, ACSA has been actively campaigning to prevent the implementation of some excessive, unnecessary and costly rules that were proposed by the Food & Drug Administration in 2014 relating to the use of spent grains for animal feed. The rules, as initially proposed, would have...
Press Releases
‘Craft’ Bourbon Is in the Eye of the Distiller
As small-batch spirits proliferate, liquor giants don’t let definitions get in the way By SAABIRA CHAUDHURI At a beverage-industry conference in Phoenix in May, presenters were advised to avoid a buzzy but divisive term. “An edict went out to speakers saying, ‘Don’t mention the C word,’ ” said Nomura...
Margie A.S. Lehrman Appointed Interim Executive Director of American Craft Spirits Association
INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PENNFIELD JENSEN RETIRES Washington, D.C. – August 6, 2015 The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the appointment of Margie A.S. Lehrman as the interim Executive Director, as Pennfield “Penn” Jensen, a respected beverage industry veteran who helped found the organization and later served as...
CALL TO ACTION: BECOME AN ADVOCATE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
We need your help in the fight to lower the federal excise tax (FET) for small distillers. We have had incredible success in the past few months, but there is much more to do. And we need you to join our efforts. Due to ACSA lobbying, there are now FOUR...
Wyden Sponsors Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
Bill Helps Oregon’s Craft Beverages, Cider, Wine & Distilled Spirits Industries Friday, June 12, 2015 Portland, Ore. – Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation that would promote continued job creation in the growing craft beverage, cider, wine and distillery industries throughout Oregon and the country. The Craft Beverage...
Tax Relief Is On It’s Way
Your tax relief is on its way! But there’s still work to be done to ensure it is made real. BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT FOR YOUR FEDERAL EXCISE TAX IS ON THE WAY ACSA and DISCUS is announcing the introduction of HR 2520, the DISTILLERY FAIRNESS AND TAX REFORM ACT, by...
Statement From the Family of Kyle Rogers On His Passing
For Immediate Release – May 12, 2015 “We are deeply saddened to report that our son, Kyle, passed away last evening. And yet, we take solace in the fact that he is in God’s comforting hands and is being greeted by cherished loved ones. We know Kyle is at...
FET DISCUS Fly-In
All ACSA MEMBERS are now invited to attend the fly-in with DISCUS to Washington D.C. on June 8th-11th in support of FET reduction! This will be a crucial day to build support for the legislative effort. The more of us in attendance, the greater our impact will be. ACSA will be covering...
Support Fund Created For Injured Distillery Worker
For Immediate Release – April 27, 2015 FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced today that a support fund has been created to assist two distillery workers injured in a Friday explosion and fire in Western Kentucky. Jay Rogers, Second Distiller at Silver Trail Distillery, and his assistant...
Distilled Spirits Industry Unites on Key Tax Legislation
Large and Small Distillers Agree to Pursue Federal Tax Reduction Washington, DC – March 26, 2015 Trade associations representing both large and small distillers announced today they are uniting to advocate for legislation to reduce the federal excise tax on distilled spirits. Members of the Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS)...
Distilled Spirits Industry Unites on Key Tax Legislation
As you all know, passage of FET relief has been a priority for the American Craft Spirits Association since it’s inception. We are so excited to bring you announcements of two major steps forward in that initiative. As we announced at the convention in Austin, DISCUS was strongly considering committing...
Craft Spirits Awards Announced
AUSTIN, TEXAS The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) Medal Winners Announced On Sunday evening, February 15, the winners of the Second Annual Craft Spirits Competition were honored during the Awards Dinner as part of the ACSA Distillers Convention and Vendor Trade Show in Austin, Texas. After a few comments...
New York Craft Beverage Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK CRAFT BEVERAGE ACT AMERICAN CRAFT SPIRITS ASSOCIATION AND NEW YORK DISTILLING GUILD SALUTE NY GOVERNOR CUOMO FOR LAUNCHING CRAFT INITIATIVE BROOKLYN, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and the New York State Distillers Guild salute Governor Cuomo for signing the craft...
A Message From Our President
Fellow ACSA members and industry colleagues, Several months have passed since we convened in Denver for our inaugural conference, and during this time we’ve made tremendous progress in our mission to protect and promote American craft spirits. It would be impossible to list every individual accomplishment, but I do...
You Know Jack
Friends- Yesterday the Rogue Nation and Family lost our co-founder, leader, friend, and father as Jack Joyce passed away at the age of 71.Following a career as both a small town attorney and Nike executive, Jack and some friends founded Rogue in 1988 in Ashland, Oregon. From the outset, Jack set Rogue...
