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May 17, 2022
”Liquor-based RTDs belong in liquor stores – not on grocery shelves with Vermont brewers,” said Beer Institute Director of Public Affairs Alex Davidson. ”While Vermont legislators recognized that liquor is different from beer, H.730 was a massive handout to the liquor industry at the expense of Vermont taxpayers and brewers. Relinquishing distribution rights and moving liquor-based RTDs out of Vermont’s state-run 802 liquor stores will drastically reduce state revenue and undermine the responsible drinking message that the beer industry has long supported.
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April 27, 2022
WASHINGTON — Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for March 2022: The March 2022 estimate is 15,200,000 barrels, an increase of 2.9% compared to March 2021 removals of 14,772,000.
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April 14, 2022
The tariffs drive up the costs of consumer goods and strain American families and businesses WASHINGTON — Nearly four years since the Section 232 tariffs on aluminum took effect, the U.S. beverage industry alone has paid more than $1.4 billion in tariffs. New research shows that the tariffs have driven up the price of aluminum because rolling mills and smelters are including the tariffs in their prices – regardless of whether the metal is subject to Section 232 tariffs. That means U.S.
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April 13, 2022
WASHINGTON – The Beer Institute, one of the nation’s oldest trade associations representing brewers, beer importers, and beer industry suppliers, today announced the departure of President & CEO Jim McGreevy. He will leave the organization in early May. An announcement of his future is forthcoming. “I am honored to have been part of a great team that advocates for the interests of all brewers and beer importers.
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March 30, 2022
Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for February 2022: The February 2022 estimate is 11,100,000 barrels, a decrease of 5.8% compared to February 2021 removals of 11,781,000. Domestic Tax Paid – TTB (31 Gallon Barrels) Month 2021 2022 Percent Change Volume Change January 13,115,000 12,300,000 -6.2% -815,000 February 11,781,000 11,100,000 -5.8% -681,000 YTD 24,896,000 23,400,000 -6.0% -1,496,000 The March 2022 domestic tax paid estimate is scheduled to be released on April 27, 2022.
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March 23, 2022
WASHINGTON — The Beer Institute — one of the nation’s oldest trade associations representing brewers, beer importers, and beer industry suppliers — announced it named Annie Starke as senior director of federal affairs and Jeff Guittard as senior manager of communications. Annie Starke joins the Beer Institute from Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, where she worked extensively on federal tax policy. Annie is a former congressional staffer for the House Ways and Means Committee and spent two years working at the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
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February 22, 2022
Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for January 2022: The January 2022 estimate is 12,300,000 barrels, a decrease of 6.2% compared to January 2021 removals of 13,115,000.
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February 9, 2022
WASHINGTON – In response to the Biden Administration’s release of the Treasury report on alcohol, Beer Institute President and CEO Jim McGreevy released the following statement: “We are disappointed by the Administration’s mischaracterization of the thriving American beer industry. The American beer industry is one of the most vibrant industries in the country.
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February 8, 2022
WASHINGTON — A majority of registered voters – 55 percent – in six key battleground states support a repeal of the 232 aluminum and steel tariffs, according to a recent poll conducted by Bully Pulpit Interactive and commissioned by the Beer Institute. Driven by soaring inflation, 55 percent of voters name the cost of living as a top concern and 86 percent of voters say the cost of living is headed in the wrong direction.
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January 26, 2022
Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for December 2021: The December 2021 estimate is 13,900,000 barrels, a decrease of 4% compared to December 2020 removals of 14,474,000.
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