Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Trade associations representing American’s beer and beverage industries today praised Representatives Al Lawson (D-FL) and Ken Buck (R-CO) for reintroducing the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act (H.R.1406), bipartisan legislation that would enhance the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Department of Justice’s (DOJ) authorities over aluminum price benchmarking entities, including those that publish the Midwest Premium. Created by metal producers years ago, the intent of the Midwest Premium was to reflect the cost of attracting aluminum into North America.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for January 2019: The January 2019 estimate is 12,310,000 barrels, an increase of 1.2% vs. January 2018 removals of 12,167,000. Please note that the estimates reflect revised estimates released by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) prior to the shutdown.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (H.R. 1175), which will grow America’s craft beverage industry by reducing the tax burden and restrictive regulations for brewers, cider-makers, distillers, and vintners. “In Wisconsin, our craft brewers produce over one million barrels of beer a year. Not only are our breweries a source of pride and a large part of our state’s culture, but they also support our local economy and create jobs.

Washington, D.C. • The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate today with strong support from a broad group of industry trade associations including the beer, wine, spirits, and cider sectors. The legislation, which was first introduced in 2015 to recalibrate federal excise taxes and streamline regulations on alcohol beverage producers, was reintroduced in 2017 by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), garnering strong support from the majority of Congress as well as industry groups.

Washington, D.C. — The Beer Institute today released the results of its latest survey, finding 76 percent of Americans celebrating the Super Bowl this year plan to drink beer as part of their festivities. Additionally, the poll found 78 percent of those planning to enjoy beer while taking part in Super Bowl activities said it was an important part of the experience, with half of those respondents saying beer was very important to their Super Bowl celebration.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for November 2018: The November 2018 estimate is 11,795,000 barrels, a decrease of 6.0% vs. November 2017 removals of 12,552,000. Please note that the estimates reflect revised estimates released by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Beer Institute released its 2018 Commitment to Responsibility White Paper, which details the many efforts by America’s brewers and beer importers to reduce drunk driving and ensure alcohol beverages are only sold to adults of legal drinking. The complete report is available HERE. “As parents and neighbors, America’s brewers and beer importers are committed to ensuring beer is only consumed legally and safely,” said Jim McGreevy, Beer Institute President and CEO.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – To commemorate December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, the Beer Institute teamed up with 96 members of Congress – from both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate – in its annual public service announcement (PSA) campaign urging Americans across the country to drink responsibly this holiday season.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Beer Institute’s President and CEO, Jim McGreevy, released the following statement after the United States, Mexico and Canada signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “We’re glad to see the administration sign the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade deal with our country’s largest trading partners. NAFTA was long overdue for review and update, and we appreciate all parties coming together to strike an agreement.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for October 2018: The October 2018 estimate is 13,564,000 barrels, a decrease of 2.9% vs. October 2017 removals of 13,969,000. Please note that the estimates reflect revised estimates released by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).