The Massachusetts’ beer distribution scene is constantly in controversy. Whether it is allegations of pay to play arrangements to get beers into bars or unfair distribution contract arrangements that won’t… Read More

The South has a stereotype of slowness, and hey, we love to take our time just like anyone else. Yet, we do not apply this lackadaisical attitude to our laws… Read More

We report as much as we can on the state regulations that affect the craft beer industry, both good and bad, because those local regulations have an enormous say into… Read More

When you see a “TTB UPDATE” sitting in your inbox, rarely is it exciting or pleasing news for a producer of an alcoholic beverage. And that’s fine; someone has to… Read More

We think local governments that help jump start a local craft brewing community are pretty rad. This is why we thought the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries in Canada was the… Read More

A common joke made this year on the interwebs was “Go home 2016, you’re drunk.” This is in reference to a variety of awful / insane things that happened within… Read More

The State of Texas is still trying to favor distributors over the craft beer industry, according to the Institute for Justice, a nationwide activism group. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission… Read More

Pennsylvania has a strong beer culture but some backward beer laws (hey, who’s perfect?). The Keystone State is an alcoholic beverage control state. Wine and spirits are only allowed to… Read More

Good news for you small craft brewers out there: Starting Jan. 1, 2017, if you are a TTB-permitted entity owing less than $50,000 in excise taxes in the previous year… Read More

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, god love ’em, continue to try and improve their processes and make things a bit easier on all of you when navigating… Read More