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Beer Institute Releases February 2022 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

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.

Beer Institute Names Annie Starke as Senior Director of Federal Affairs, Jeff Guittard as Senior Manager of Communications

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.

Beer Institute Releases January 2022 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

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.

Beer Industry Experiencing Unprecedented Levels of Competition in Contrast to Treasury Report on Alcohol

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.

Beer Institute Poll: Entering Super Bowl week, a Majority of 2022 Battleground Voters Throw a Penalty Flag on Inflation and 232 Tariffs

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.

Beer Institute Releases December 2021 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

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.

Beer Institute Releases November 2021 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for November 2021: The November 2021 estimate is 13,000,000 barrels, an increase of 2.8% compared to November 2020 removals of 12,640,000.

Beer Institute Praises Record Low Teen Alcohol Use in Monitoring the Future Survey

According to the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future survey of adolescent alcohol, drug, and tobacco use—funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health—teen alcohol use has reached historic lows.

Beer Institute Announces Internal Promotions

WASHINGTON –The Beer Institute, a national trade association for the American brewing industry, announced internal staff changes today. “I am extremely proud of the team we have built at the Beer Institute.

Beer Institute Releases October 2021 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

WASHINGTON — Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for October 2021: The October 2021 estimate is 13,900,000 barrels, an increase of 2.8% compared to October 2020 removals of 13,521,000.