Press Releases

Comprehensive Beer Tax Reform Bill Introduced Just Ahead of Beer’s Busiest Week WASHINGTON AND BOULDER, CO –The Brewers Association—a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—andthe Beer Institute—a national trade association representing brewers, beer importers and supply industries—jointly applaud the introduction of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (H.R. 2903)…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The May 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 15,700,000 barrels. May 2014 removals were 16,025,000 (revised) for a decrease of 2.0 percent. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases: Month 2014 2015 Percent Change Volume…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Beer Institute announced that Dr. Joy Dubost, RD, CSSD, will join the trade association as Senior Director of Science and External Affairs. Dubost will lead the development, evaluation and advocacy of the beer industry’s regulatory policies and positions. The Beer Institute represents brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers before Congress,…

Beer Institute Supports Bipartisan Bill, Urges Vote WASHINGTON, DC – The American beer industry welcomed bipartisan legislation introduced today to comprehensively reform the federal beer tax imposed on brewers and beer importers. The bill would remove barriers to growth in the industry, encouraging capital and workforce investment through simple, fair and broad reform. Introduced by…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The March 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 15,000,000 barrels. March 2014 removals were 14,700,000 (revised) for an increase of 2 percent. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases for 2014: Month 2014 2015 Percent…

Industry Underscores Its Commitment To Responsibility WASHINGTON, DC – During the month of April, the Beer Institute will recognize Alcohol Awareness Month and mark the significant progress being made in reducing drunk driving and underage drinking with the support of major brewers and beer importers. “Brewers and beer importers are deeply committed to responsibility. We…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The February 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 12,450,000 barrels. February 2014 removals were 13,400,000 (revised) for a decrease of 7.1 percent. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases for 2014: Month 2014 2015 Percent…

WASHINGTON, DC – Beer Institute president and CEO Jim McGreevy is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Haney to Vice President, Operations for the trade association that represents America’s brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers. Haney has worked for the Institute for more than 13 years, when she started as the executive assistant to late president Jeff Becker. In her new position, Haney will oversee organizational operations, industry affairs and government affairs.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The January 2015 domestic tax paid estimate is 12,850,000 barrels. January 2014 removals were 13,770,000 (revised) for a decrease of 6.7 percent. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases for 2014: Month 2014 2015 Percent…

Beer Institute Supports Bipartisan Bill, Urges Vote WASHINGTON, DC – The American beer industry welcomed bipartisan legislation introduced today to comprehensively reform the federal beer tax imposed on brewers and beer importers. The bill would remove barriers to growth in the industry, encouraging capital and workforce investment through simple, fair and broad reform. Introduced by…