Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture released the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans which provide food and beverage recommendations for Americans. The Dietary Guidelines also have a significant impact on nutrition in the United States as it drives federal policy on nutrition. New guidelines are issued every five years. “We are pleased that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S.

Holiday public service announcements ask consumers to plan ahead and drink responsibly WASHINGTON, DC – The holiday season is a time of celebration with friends and family, making it an appropriate time to encourage people to drink responsibly and to not drive drunk. In an effort to amplify this important message, the Beer Institute is…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The November 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 12,127,000 barrels. November 2014 removals were 12,528,000 (revised) for a decrease of -3.2%. Please note that the estimates below for January through May of both 2014 and 2015 reflect…

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…