WASHINGTON – Leaders in the beverage alcohol sector are urging industry advocates across the nation to participate in a national Day of Action on December 5 by contacting their members of Congress to urge passage of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, S.362/H.R. 1175 (CBMTRA). “With less than four...
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The Monthly Mash: November 2019 Part II
CRAFT SPIRITS CLASSROOM: Quenching Your Thirst for Knowledge Upcoming Webinar: December 17 Spirits Category Trends: What’s Happening Now & What to Look Out for in 2020 and Beyond Presented by: As the year and the decade come to a close, Danny Brager, senior vice president of Nielsen Beverage Alcohol Practice, and...
Call to Action Day on December 5th
On December 5th, Celebrate the Repeal of Prohibition by calling on Congress to pass the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act S.362 and H.R.1175 The clock is ticking on reauthorization of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) and December 20th is the last opportunity for...
U.S. Alcohol Trade Groups Call for End to Tariffs on EU Spirits and Wine
Updated Release: Oct. 7, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. alcohol trade groups urged an end to tariffs on EU distilled spirits and wine following the United States decision announced today to impose tariffs of 25 percent on imports of Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Irish Whiskey from Northern...
The Monthly Mash: July Part II
Explore Our Educational Archives ACSA offers a vast array of educational programs, from monthly webinars to annual conventions. If you missed a webinar, we invite you to browse our archives and discover the tools you need to succeed. Learn More Regional Focus: Maryland According to the Maryland Distillers Guild...
The Monthly Mash: July Part I
The Monthly Mash Volume 4.07 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer There is a certain power when many people join together to make their voices heard. That power was on...
ACSA Provides Comments to TTB’s Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize Labels
June 26, 2019 Ms. Amy Greenberg Director, Regulations and Rulings Division Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 1310 G Street NW Box 12 Washington, DC 20005 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION American Craft Spirits Association Comments on TTB Proposed Rulemaking 27 CFR Parts 4,5,7,14 and 19 Modernization of the...
The Monthly Mash: June Part II
WE STILL NEED YOUR INPUT! Answer the 2019 Craft Spirits Data Project Survey There is still time to respond to the Craft Spirits Data Project survey. We urge you to participate to help us provide a comprehensive report on the economics of the industry. The Craft Spirits Data Project, which...
The Monthly Mash: June Part 1
The Monthly Mash Volume 4.06 Member-Owned, Industry-Driven ACSA Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer June is filled with milestones. Typically, celebrations abound. Graduations, weddings (my daughter gets married next week), birthdays (enjoyed a...
Industry Groups Speak Out Against New Proposed Tariffs On Imported Wine And Spirits, As U.S. Takes Aim At E.U., Mexico
Just days ago the U.S. reached new trade agreements with Canada and Mexico that were expected to ratchet down tariff tensions. But now, new proposals to impose tariffs on wine and spirits from the E.U.—and last night’s announcement that the U.S. will impose levies on all products from Mexico—have roiled the...
