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Beer Institute Reacts to House Vote on Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON – Today, the Beer Institute released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act: “We are deeply concerned by lawmakers’ vote to increase taxes on businesses amidst an unprecedented and unpredictable economic environment.

Beer Industry: Now Is Not the Time to Increase Taxes on Brewers

WASHINGTON – Today, the Beer Institute released the following statement in response to a proposed reconciliation bill in the U.S. Senate: “We are deeply concerned by lawmakers’ intention to increase taxes on businesses amidst an unprecedented and unpredictable economic environment.

Beer Institute and Brewers Association Revise Advertising Standards Based on Updated U.S. Census Data

WASHINGTON – Today, the Beer Institute and Brewers Association, national trade organizations representing the beer industry, announced revisions to their respective ad codes with an updated audience demographic number based on 2020 Census data. This change impacts advertising and marketing materials and ensures those materials target audiences of legal drinking age.

Beer Institute Releases June 2022 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

WASHINGTON — Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for June 2022: The June 2022 estimate is 16,000,000 barrels, a decrease of 3.3% compared to June 2021 removals of 16,540,652.

Beer Institute Names Representative Al Lawson as 2022 Beer Champion

WASHINGTON – The Beer Institute announced U.S. Representative Al Lawson (D-FL) as one of its “2022 Beer Champions.” Rep. Lawson was recognized for his leadership in championing policies that bring clarity to the aluminum pricing process and helping secure permanent excise tax relief for brewers. “A sincere thank you to Rep.

Beer Institute Names Representative Rodney Davis as 2022 Beer Champion

WASHINGTON – The Beer Institute announced U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) as one of its “2022 Beer Champions.” Rep. Davis was recognized for his leadership in securing permanent excise tax relief for brewers. “A sincere thank you to Rep. Davis and our Beer Champions whose ongoing leadership has provided critical support against the challenges our industry is facing,” said Gavin Hattersley, chairman of the Beer Institute and president and CEO of Molson Coors Beverage Company. “The U.S.

Beer Institute Names Representative Ken Buck as 2022 Beer Champion

WASHINGTON – The Beer Institute announced U.S. Representative Ken Buck (R-CO) as one of its “2022 Beer Champions.” Rep. Buck was recognized for his leadership in championing policies that bring clarity to the aluminum pricing process and helping secure permanent excise tax relief for brewers. “A sincere thank you to Rep.

Beer Institute Names Representative Sanford Bishop as 2022 Beer Champion

The Beer Institute announced U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) as one of its “2022 Beer Champions.” Rep. Bishop was recognized for his leadership in helping secure permanent excise tax relief for brewers and for working to bring clarity to the aluminum pricing process. “A sincere thank you to Rep. Bishop and our Beer Champions whose ongoing leadership has provided critical support against the challenges our industry is facing,” said Gavin Hattersley, chairman of the Beer Institute and president and CEO of Molson Coors Beverage Company.

Beer Institute Names Senator Bob Menendez as 2022 Beer Champion

The Beer Institute announced U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) as one of its “2022 Beer Champions.” Sen. Menendez was recognized for his leadership in securing permanent excise tax relief for brewers and pushing for a deferment on federal excise taxes on brewers and beer importers during the pandemic. “A sincere thank you to Sen.

Beer Institute Names Senator John Hoeven as 2022 Beer Champion

The Beer Institute announced U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) as one of its “2022 Beer Champions.” Sen. Hoeven was recognized for his leadership in securing permanent excise tax relief for brewers, pushing for a deferment on federal excise taxes on brewers and beer importers during the pandemic and helping provide clarity to the aluminum pricing process. “A sincere thank you to Sen.