08.31.11 - 0 comments

Brewers Guild Update: Nebraska Guild Hits “Refresh”

Nebraska guild meets to focus brewing community efforts in the Cornhusker state. 

08.18.11 - 1 comments

Brewers Guilds Crucial In State Reform

Established brewers guilds effective in reform in Massachusetts and California. 

08.16.11 - 0 comments

Congressman Visits Lucky Bucket Brewing Co.; Commits to Support Small Brewer Tax Bill

Continuing an August tradition, Congressman Lee Terry (R-Nebraska) made his third visit to Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. in as many years on Monday, August 15. 

08.12.11 - 0 comments

Brewers Guild Update: Tennessee

Guild Development remains a high priority to the Brewers Association. Recently, Acacia Coast was in Tennessee to attend their initial guild meeting in the Volunteer state. 

08.10.11 - 0 comments

Senators Tout Small Brewer Bill for Job Creation

Two senators visited craft brewers on Tuesday, August 8th, bringing attention to the proposed Brewer's Employment and Excise Relief Act (S. 534). The Senators recognize the bill as a way to create jobs, and support "Main Street" businesses w 

07.01.11 - 0 comments

Brewers Association Federal Tax Efforts Featured on Fox Business

Bob Pease, COO of the Brewers Association, appeared on Fox Business to discuss federal excise tax legislation impacting small brewers. 

06.08.11 - 0 comments

Small Brewers Triangulate on Capitol Hill

June 2nd and 3rd were busy days for small brewers and state brewer guild representatives in the halls of Congress, with three separate events focusing on Main Street brewery businesses, craft beer and small brewer issues.  

05.23.11 - 0 comments

BA Adds New Hire to Place Emphasis on State Guilds

With the addition of Acacia Coast, the new state brewers association coordinator, the Brewers Association is focusing on guild support and development in 2011. 

03.10.11 - 0 comments

Federal Small Brewer Excise Tax Bill Introduced in Senate

On Wednesday, March 9, legislation seeking to enact a graduated beer excise tax rate of $3.50 and $16.00 for America's small brewers was introduced by U.S. Senators John Kerry (D-Massachusetts) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho). Joining Senators Kerry and Crap 

11.15.10 - 0 comments

The 2010 Elections: What Happened on November 2nd and What it Means for Small Brewers

As power in Washington swings like a pendulum, it is important for the Brewers Association to assess what the recent mid-term elections will mean for the small businesses the Association exists to protect. Here's a recap of what the shakeup might mean