2013 was the year Tennessee craft brewing business advocates fought for (and won!) changes to an old school regulation … Read More
Spent grain regulation: Commentary from the Beer Institute
As we noted last week, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule that will increase the regulatory scrutiny … Read More
Proposed pro-craft brewing bills pass through Michigan House, move to Senate
In August, we reported on a pair of proposed bills in Michigan, one planned to increase the barrel threshold, while the … Read More
Proposal to restrict beer sales territory opposed by Alabama Brewers Guild
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is considering a proposal to adopt Rule No. 20-X-8-.13, addressing … Read More
Calif. city pitches wastewater treatment capabilities to prospective brewers
What city in the country is the most dedicated to craft beer? There are several contenders that immediately jump to … Read More
From cutting government tape to ground breaking ribbon: The Surly Brewing story
Regulations concerning craft beer are all over the map. Some of these situations cause entrepreneurs to get creative … Read More
Nebraska brewers battle for better distribution, tax laws
Craft brewers are no strangers to taxing excise taxes. The indirect tax on listed items by the state is collected by the … Read More
Florida growler laws are grabbing lawmakers’ attention
Earlier this year, lines in the Florida sands were drawn over growler laws. House Bill (HB) 715 aimed to allow brewpubs … Read More
Oregon liquor outlets approved to sell beer
Oregon's liquor board has OK'd the sale of beer in any state liquor outlet that acquires the necessary licenses, … Read More
Craft beer self-distribution refresher: Does your state make the list?
As beneficial as a distributor relationship can be, for the small, local craft brewer just getting off the ground, … Read More
