Category Archives: Beer law

Labatt vows payback after NHL signs sponsorship deal with Molson Coors

(Toronto, CANADA) - Labatt Breweries of Canada announced today it has been informed by the National Hockey League that the league...

February 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

NY Senator says BEER Act legislation to soon be re-introduced

SCHUMER ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR BILL THAT WOULD CUT EXCISE TAX ON SMALL BREWERIES ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK BY 50% - BILL WILL ALLOW EMPIRE...

February 23, 2011 at 1:47 AM

Brewers Association, Beer Institute, NBWA issue joint USDA response

(Washington, D.C.) -- Today, the Beer Institute, the Brewers Association and the National Beer Wholesalers Association released the...

February 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM

Marin Institute encourages increase in beer taxes again

While deficits mount, 6 states haven't raised beer taxes in 50 years or more (San Francisco, CA) -- Marin Institute, the alcohol...

February 21, 2011 at 6:32 PM

Surly Brewing asks for help, clarifies goals of new brewery

(Brooklyn Center, MN) - Below is the text of an email newsletter just received from Surly Brewing clarifying its mission and goals in...

February 16, 2011 at 2:45 PM

Columbus Brewing purchased by Brewmaster

(Columbus, OH) – Eric Bean, Brewmaster, of Columbus Brewing Company bought the majority share of Columbus Brewing Company last...

February 15, 2011 at 10:45 PM

MolsonCoors reports higher sales in Q4

(Denver, CO and Montreal, CANADA) - Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX) today reported 49.0 percent(1) lower income from...

February 10, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Massachusetts Brewers Guild pushes legislation to modernize liquor law

Brewers Strive to Advance Legislative Changes That Will Create More Choice for Consumers...

February 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM

Surly Brewing plans for new $20 million brewery

(Brooklyn Center, MN) - Big news out of the North Star State tonight....

February 7, 2011 at 10:36 PM

Foothills Brewing acquires Carolina Beer and Beverage brands

Company Readies New Production Facility on Kimwell Drive in Winston-Salem (Winston-Salem, NC) – Foothills Brewing, based in...

February 6, 2011 at 11:40 AM

Yuengling joins the Brewers Association

(Pottsville, PA) - D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is now an official supporting member of the Brewers...

January 25, 2011 at 2:51 PM

CraftWorks responds to cease and desist rumors

(Lyons, CO) - The saga over Gordon Knight's good name takes a strange turn....

January 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM

Report: Mississippi to lose beer battle

(Jackson, MS) - Things are once again looking bleak for beer down south......

January 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM

Brewers Association enacts Sam Adams provision as brewery nears threshold

(Boston, MA) - A comprehensive look at today's landmark decision by the Brewers Association......

January 3, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Pelican Brands finalizes Napa Smith Brewery acquisition

An investment group led by industry veteran J. Smoke Wallin is pleased to announce it has finalized the purchase of Napa Smith Brewery...

December 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM

Boston Beer Co. up 12% in 2010

Boston Beer Reports 2010 Increase in EPS Expectations and Initial 2011 EPS Projection...

December 15, 2010 at 3:47 PM

Lost Abbey Saints, Sinners Clubs nixed

(San Marcos, CA) - The end of The Lost Abbey Sinners and Saints Clubs has come....

December 2, 2010 at 1:14 PM

More info on the Wynkoop Brewing – Breckenridge Brewery deal

(Denver, CO) - A couple more details and some perspective from the Wynkoop Brewing side on today's big deal......

December 1, 2010 at 5:39 PM

Breckenridge, Wynkoop join forces in joint venture

(Press Release) (Denver, CO) – Breckenridge Holding Company, the owner and operator of the Breckenridge Brewery and other food and...

December 1, 2010 at 4:24 PM

Stone Brewing CEO, Greg Koch, goes on the offensive

(Escondido, CA) - Stone Brewing CEO, Greg Koch, does his best Twisted Sister impression....

November 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM