2026 BA State Legislative Preview
The Brewers Association is gearing up for an active and consequential 2026 legislative season in statehouses across the country.Read More
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“Brews to Barns” Tax Credit: Turning Brewery Waste Into Agricultural Value
The Brewers Association supports a state excise tax credit tied to the dry weight of spent grain donated by breweries to farmers and ranchers, in turn, converting brewery waste into agricultural value. This concept could benefit small brewers, agricultural users, …Read More
“Brews to Barns” Tax Credit: Turning Brewery Waste Into Agricultural Value
A potential excise tax credit for spent grain donations could be a boon for small brewers, farmers and ranchers, and the environment. Read More
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Recap
The Brewers Association (BA) is dedicated to promoting policy changes at the state level for the benefit of small and independent brewers. Our priority topics range from wider access to market through self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping, to creating a level …Read More
States Brace for Federal Cuts
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” combined with other federal changes are having an impact on state bottom lines, leading to states likely exploring ways to backfill those funds. The BA is asking brewers to be vigilant, as we anticipate …Read More
States Brace for Federal Cuts … What Members Need to Know
A common target when states aim to refill depleted coffers are so-called "sin taxes"—taxes on things like alcohol beverages.Read More
Taproom Clarity, Shipping Bill for Brewers Passes in Nevada
The bill explicitly authorizes satellite taprooms and allows for out-of-state, direct-to-consumer shipping for Nevada brewers.Read More
Texas Interfacility Transfer, Beers For Steers, and Beers To You Bills Fail to Advance
In Texas, despite positive momentum and a late push, both remaining priorities for the Texas Craft Brewers Guild (TCBG), failed to advance through the process. Interfacility Transfer (House Bill 4773) would have permitted breweries to move their beer from one …Read More
Georgia Craft Beer and Local Economy Revitalization Act Fails to Advance Out of Committee
The Georgia Craft Brewers Guild (GCBG) took another swing at self-distribution with Senate Bill 122, and received a hearing on the bill, but ultimately could not get a committee vote. While disappointing, 2025 is the start of the biennium in …Read More
Illinois Self-Distribution Cap Legislation Stalls
An Illinois bill would have raised the cap on self-distribution for brewers to 1500bbl/year (the current cap is 200bbl/year), but despite some very promising signs of passage, it was not brought up for a final vote by the deadline to …Read More
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