Welcome to the 212th issue of Craft Spirits Weekly. This newsletter is dedicated to bringing ACSA members the news most important to the craft spirits distiller. Check your inbox every Thursday to find a curated selection of articles and news pieces from CRAFT SPIRITS magazine and the American Craft Spirits Association.
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ACSA Unveils DtC Campaign at State Guilds Roundtable |
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On Wednesday, ACSA unveiled assets for a direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping campaign during a roundtable for state distilling guilds via Zoom. ACSA’s state guilds committee co-chairs P.T. Wood (Wood’s High Mountain Distillery in Salida, Colorado) and Gina Holman (J. Carver Distillery in Waconia, Minnesota) welcomed distillers from across the nation to hear updates on DtC and upcoming legislation to benefit distilleries. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Hawaii Senate Passes Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Bill |
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Hawaii's state Senate has passed a bill that would allow direct-to-consumer shipping of spirits. The measure next goes to the state's House of Representatives for committee hearings before a full chamber vote. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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National Honey Board to Host Virtual Honey Spirits Summit on March 18 |
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The National Honey Board will host the Virtual Honey Spirits Summit on Thursday, March 18 from 1-4 p.m. CST. The three-hour virtual summit is an invite-only event and completely free to attend. The event will cover the story of honey from the bee to your distillery and how honey can be used as a back sweetener or distillate. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Koloa Rum Expands Distribution Into Australia |
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Koloa Rum Co. has announced international distribution expansion as the brand’s premium Hawaiian rums debut at retail in Australia. The result of a new relationship with Australia’s largest online drinks retailer, Endeavor Marketplace, Koloa Rum products can now be purchased online through Dan Murphy’s. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Craft Spirits Podcast: Lance Winters of St. George Spirits |
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Lance Winters, master distiller and president of St. George Spirits in Alameda, California, is our guest on the latest episode of The Craft Spirits Podcast. Winters reflects on 25 years of distilling at St. George and the evolution of the American craft spirits scene over the course of the past two and a half decades of his tenure there. |
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Montanya Partners with Louisiana's Three Roll Estate to Meet Demand |
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Montanya Distillers has partnered with Three Roll Estate out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to help meet growing demand. As the appetite for Montanya Rum began to outpace growth in capacity, founder and owner Karen Hoskin set out to find a unique solution to bolster the company’s rum inventory without sacrificing quality or her commitment to transparency, gender equity, environmental sustainability, social responsibility and American-grown ingredients. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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3 Days Left to Register at Regular Rate for ACSA's Judging of Craft Spirits
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ACSA's 8th Annual Judging of Craft Spirits is still open for entries. ACSA takes great pride in conducting a rigorously professional judging program that recognizes the best craft spirits in the categories of Vodka/Grain, Gin, Brandy, Rum, Ready-to-Drink, Whiskey, and Specialty Spirits.
Register now to take advantage of general registration fees until Feb. 28. The late riser fee will be from March 1 until registration closes on March 12.
All spirits must be received by March 17. The competition is open to all producers of craft spirits in the United States. Due to COVID-19 we will not be accepting international entries in this year's competition.
FEES FOR ACSA MEMBERS
General Fee: $250 per entry
Late Riser: $275 per entry
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Dogfish Head Distilling Launches Canned Cocktail Line |
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Dogfish Head Distilling Co. announces the coast-to-coast launch of its scratch-made, ready-to-drink canned cocktails. The distillery’s lineup of canned cocktails includes three off-centered recipes—Blueberry Shrub Vodka Soda, Strawberry & Honeyberry Vodka Lemonade and Cherry Bergamot Whiskey Sour. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Up North Distillery Releases North Idaho Pine Liqueur |
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Up North Distillery of Post Falls, Idaho, is pleased to announce the release of North Idaho Pine Liqueur. To make this product, owners Hilary and Randy Mann climb Idaho white pine trees to forage pine cones from their favorite spot on the Coeur d’Alene River. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Foundry Distilling Makes Whiskey from Peace Tree Brewing Blonde Ale |
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Foundry Distilling of West Des Moines, Iowa, has collaborated with Peace Tree Brewing Co. of Knoxville, Iowa, on a spirit inspired by the brewer’s Blonde Fatale beer. Foundry will release Blonde Fatale Whiskey on March 27. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Valentine Distilling Enrolls in Michigan Renewable Energy Program |
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Valentine Distilling and DTE Energy have announced the Michigan distillery’s enrollment in DTE’s MIGreenPower program. MIGreenPower is a voluntary renewable energy program that enables DTE Electric customers to reduce their carbon footprint by matching their energy use to the company’s wind and solar projects. (CraftSpiritsMag.com) |
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Join Us for Craft Spirits Live on Instagram |
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Join ACSA for Craft Spirits Live, our Instagram Live show. In each episode, a leading craft spirits producer invites us into their distillery for 30 minutes of engaging conversation and a virtual tour—as well as an opportunity to answer all of your burning questions.
UPCOMING GUESTS
March 3rd: Jordan Cotton and John Hayes, Cotton & Reed Distillery
March 10th: TBA
March 17th: TBA
March 24th: TBA
March 31st: Richard Patrick, Cathead Distillery
April 7th: Pia Carusone, Republic Restoratives
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Got a question? ACSA's got the answer. |
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In these challenging times, seek advice and lend your knowledge in ACSA's online forums. Our main forum topics include crisis management, services, TTB, safety, technical, equipment & materials, legislation, business and marketplace. |
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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The American Craft Spirits Association proudly presents the January issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine.
This issue includes:
- All of the medalists from the inaugural Craft Spirits Packaging Awards
- A feature story on distilleries reviving pre-Prohibition distilleries and brands
- A look at the benefits of using specialty malts
- Alluring cocktail recipes from ACSA members
- And much more!
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Send News to CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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Do you have exciting stories to share about your distillery? Keep us posted on new products, events, trends, tips and more by sending us a note at news@americancraftspirits.org.
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The American Craft Spirits Association is the only national registered non-profit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry. Its mission is to elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers, and membership in ACSA is open to anyone.
ACSA is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the eligible voting members of the Association. Voting members must be independent licensed distillers (DSPs) annually removing fewer than 750,000 proof gallons from bond (the amount on which a Federal Excise Tax is paid.)
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