Press Releases

SEATTLE – In response to the release of budget plans from the Governor, the state Senate and the state House, the Washington Brewers Guild, the Beer Institute, and End the Beer Tax Coalition today issued the following statement in response to proposals to extend and expand the temporary tax on beer: “We unequivocally oppose the extension…

For Immediate Release – April 17, 2012 Contact: Zach Lowe for The Beer Institute: (202) 777-3529 Jeff Lenard for NACS: (703) 518-4272 New Data Show Beer Sales in Convenience Stores Grew By More Than $200 Million in 2011 Convenience Stores Were the Leading Channel for Beer Sales Among Off-Premise Retailers Washington, D.C. – The Beer…

Beer Institute Recognizes Economic Contribution of Beer and Marks the Unofficial Start of Summer WASHINGTON, DC—More than 38 million American households will purchase a cold beer this summer, making beer the preferred choice over all other beverage alcohol for summer occasions like backyard barbecues and ball games with friends and family. In the 15 weeks…

Beer Institute Marks Holiday Week by Releasing 2012 State Consumption Ranking WASHINGTON, DC – If you are reaching into a picnic cooler for an ice cold beer this Independence Day holiday, you are in good company. More than 99 million Americans drink beer responsibly, making beer the top choice over wine and hard liquor for…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The May 2013 domestic tax paid estimate is 16,300,000 barrels. May 2012 removals were 16,919,000 (revised) for a decrease of 3.7%. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases for 2012 and 2013: Month 2012 2013…

Brewers, Beer Importers Praise Study Results WASHINGTON, DC – Underage drinking continues to decline, according to a benchmark federal survey of alcohol and drug use. Brewers and beer importers, who fund community-based responsibility programs, praised the new data, but said more needs to be done. The 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)…

The Beer Institute has been following the latest developments with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and analyzing its potential impact to the U.S. brewing industry. Action was required to amend the interpretation of this legislation to exempt hops and brewers’ spent grains from costly regulation under this new law. The Beer Institute filed two comments…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The April 2013 domestic tax paid estimate is 15,000,000 barrels. April 2012 removals were 14,950,000 (revised) for an increase of 0.3%. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases for 2012 and 2013: Month 2012 2013…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The April 2013 domestic tax paid estimate is 15,000,000 barrels. April 2012 removals were 14,950,000 (revised) for an increase of 0.3%. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases for 2012 and 2013: Month 2012 2013…

Accepts the Jeff Becker Award on Brewers’ Day WASHINGTON, DC – The Beer Institute, representing America’s brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers, awarded Speaker of the House and Ohio Congressman John Boehner the 2013 Jeff Becker Beer Industry Service Award for his continued commitment to the beer industry and American beer drinkers. Speaker Boehner accepted…