Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC– Brewbound, a leading media platform covering the beer industry, yesterday recognized Jim McGreevy, president and CEO of the Beer Institute, and Bob Pease, CEO of the Brewers Association, as Persons of the Year during its San Diego Session. The Brewbound Person of the Year Award recognizes its recipient(s) for their outstanding achievement and…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The October 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 13,855,000 barrels. October 2014 removals were 14,225,000 (revised) for a decrease of -2.6%. Please note that the estimates below for January through May of both 2014 and 2015 reflect…

<p><strong>WASHINGTON, DC</strong> – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers:</p> <p>The September 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 15,372,000 barrels. September 2014 removals were 15,074,000 (revised) for an increase of 2.0%.</p> <p>Please note that the estimates below for January through May of both 2014 and 2015 reflect…

WASHINGTON, DC AND BOULDER, CO – A comprehensive reform bill to foster economic development and job growth in the brewing industry reached a major milestone when it added its 100th co-sponsor since its introduction this summer.   Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) was officially the 100 Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (H.R. 2903) on…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The August 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 15,357,000 barrels. August 2014 removals were 15,314,000 (revised) for an increase of 0.3%. Please note that the estimates below for January through May of both 2014 and 2015 reflect…

FDA’s Guidance on Menu Labeling and Spent Grains Ruling Applauded WASHINGTON, DC – The Beer Institute commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on two significant announcements, both of which are important to America’s beer brewers, importers and suppliers. Guidance on Menu Labeling Rules The FDA issued Guidance on the Menu Labeling Rules that will…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers: The July 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 16,024,000 barrels. July 2014 removals were 16,335,000 (revised) for a decrease of 1.9%. Month 2014 2015 Percent Change Volume Change January 13,760,966 12,926,000 -6.1% -834,966 February 13,402,263 12,436,000…

Beer Institute Names Denise Dunckel Vice President, Public Affairs Communications Veteran to Lead $253 Billion Industry’s Public Affairs and Media Efforts WASHINGTON, DC – The Beer Institute, representing America’s brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers, announced today that communications veteran Denise Dunckel will join the trade association as vice president, public affairs on September 14.…

Beer Institute Updates Industry-Leading Advertising and Marketing Code Self-Imposed Code Amended to Address Complaints Process and Model/Actor Age Requirements WASHINGTON, DC – The Beer Institute today announced two significant updates to its industry-leading Advertising and Marketing Code. The Code, which includes revisions to the complaints process and model/actor age requirements, is effective immediately and can…

Beer Serves America Reveals Beer’s Broad Impact on U.S. Economy and State-by-State Employment and Economic Impact WASHINGTON – A new economic study released today highlights how the U.S. beer industry – from brewers and beer importers to beer distributors to retailers – generates nearly $253 billion in economic activity, produces $48.5 billion in tax revenue…