We understand concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic are top of mind for our members and the brewing community. The list below is an evolving collection of resources to consider related to your brewery business. This list does not include all Brewers Association-authored resources relating to COVID-19. To access the full list, visit the Resource Hub.
General Information
- Department of Labor: OSHA Guidance for Restaurants & Beverage Vendors Offering Takeout or Curbside Pickup
- CBC Online Seminar: Crafting a Contactless Hospitality Program
- Brewers Association: Checklist for Reopening Guide
- Brewers Association Power Hour: Nielsen CGA’s COVID-19 On-Premise Impact Report – Issue 2
- Brewers Association: Best Practices in Preparation for Re-opening After Extended Draught System Shutdown
- Brewers Association: Draught Quality Recommendations During Extended Bar/Restaurant Shutdown
- Brewers Association: Sanitary draught practices – Draught Beer Quality Manual (pgs. 56-60)
- Brewers Association: Food Safety Plan for Craft Brewers
- Brewers Association: “We Welcome Everyone” Inclusivity Poster
- Brewers Association: Diversity Best Practices
- Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration COVID-19 Overview
- Department of Labor: Questions about Family Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor Standards Act
- Department of Labor: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice (Required to be posted at businesses on April 1, 2020)
- EPA-approved list of Coronavirus antimicrobial products
- National Restaurant Association: Coronavirus – Tips for Restaurants
- National Institutes of Health: NIH study validates decontamination methods for re-use of N95 respirators
- U.S. Small Business Association (SBA): Disaster Assistance Loans & COVID-19
- Brewers Association: Best Practices for Responsible Disposal of Beer
- Brewers Association: Cleaning Resources
- Brewers Association: Good Manufacturing Practices for Craft Brewers
- Brewers Association: Sanitation Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration: COVID-19 Control and Prevention
- Health and Human Services: Notice of Inapplicability of Fees Associated with the Production of Hand Sanitizer During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- Brewers Association Video Series: Strengthening Your Financial Foundation in the COVID-19 Era
- Brewers Association Power Hour: Forecasting Cash Flow Needs During Times of Turbulence
- Brewers Association Power Hour: Beer in a Time of Disruption: Know Your Legal Options
- Brewers Association: Crisis Communication Template
- National Restaurant Association: COVID-19 Business Continuation Planning Basics
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Staying Connected with Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: 5 Resources to Help Your Business Survive the Corona Virus
- U.S. Department of the Treasury: Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Deferring Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
- Travelers are encouraged to always exercise healthy travel habits
- Follow guidance issued by official sources of public health information.
- U.S. State Department
- U.S. Travel Association
- Think Global Health Travel Restriction Tracker
- July 21, 2020- Craft Beverage Coalition COVID-19 Relief Letter to Congress
- April 27,2020 – Joint Letter to TTB to Expedite Drawback of Federal Excise Tax on Out of Code Beer
- April 20, 2020 – Brewers Association/ Beer Institute Joint Letter to Governors Requesting Deferment of State Excise Taxes
- April 20, 2020 – Beverage Alcohol Coalition Policy Recommendations to Congressional Leaders
- April 7, 2020 – Joint Letter to Vice President Pence Regarding CO2 Shortage
- March 19, 2020 – Request to Congress on Out of Code Beer
- March 19, 2020 – President Signs H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- March 18, 2020 – Brewers Association Asks Congress for Relief for Small Brewers. Letter to Congress
- March 18, 2020 – Beverage Alcohol Coalition Joint Letter to Congress
- March 13, 2020 – President Trump Declares National Emergency
- Brewers Association: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the CARES Act and other Small Business Administration Loan Programs
- Brewers Association Power Hour: SBA Assistance for Brewers During the COVID-19 Crisis: What’s Available
- Brewers Association: Small Business Association (SBA) Loan Types
- Brewers Association: COVID-19 SBA Loan FAQs
- U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: comprehensive guide to the various programs being offered to small businesses through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The programs and initiatives in the CARES Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now.
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Instructions
- First Draw PPP Application Form
- Second Draw PPP Application Form
- TTB Guidance on Destruction of Beer Due to COVID-19
- Tips for Timely Processing of TTB Approvals and Requests During COVID-19 Emergency
- Updated Hand Sanitizer Guidance to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Returns of Products Purchased for Events Cancelled Due to COVID-19
- TTB Informal Advice on Brewers Producing Hand Sanitizer
- TTB Tax Payment and Other Filing Due Dates Postponed for Industry Members Affected by COVID-19
- Trade Practice Enforcement During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Extended Waiver of Notice of Intent Requirements for Beer Destructions
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