Welcome to the 152nd issue of
Craft Spirits Weekly
, a service dedicated to bringing you 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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U.S. Senate Passes FET Relief Extension For One-Year Term
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The U.S. Senate has passed a one-year extension of the Craft Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CMBTRA) as part of a larger tax package, which will give the country’s 2,000 craft spirits producers much-needed tax relief and parity with their counterparts in beer and wine, which have enjoyed a lower tax rate for many years. FET reform has been ACSA’s top legislative priority, and its extension passage today marks a major victory for the distilled spirits industry, which faced a 400% tax hike come January 1, 2020 without legislation. The tax relief is due to be extended through December 31, 2020. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Colorado's Peach Street Distillers, Ska Brewing Partner on 'Brewstillery'
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Colorado’s Peach Street Distillers and
Ska Brewing
have announced Ska Street, a “brewstillery” joint venture, slated to open in the former FATE Brewing space in Boulder in spring 2020.
(CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Oak & Eden Whiskey Puts a One-of-a-Kind Twist on Wheated Bourbon
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In a traditional wheated bourbon, the wheat grain replaces the rye grain in the bourbon mash bill, producing a sweeter, creamier profile than a standard bourbon. Staying true to tradition, but adding a compelling layer of innovation, Dallas-based Oak & Eden Whiskey has just announced the expansion of its product line by adding Wheat & Spire, a unique twist on wheated bourbon. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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New Webinar Date!
Spirits Category Trends: What’s Happening Now & What to Look Out for in 2020
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As the year and the decade come to a beginning, Danny Brager, senior vice president of Nielsen Beverage Alcohol Practice, and Matthew Crompton, client solutions director of Nielsen CGA, will provide a deep dive into the key market trends driving all of the major spirits categories. Brager and Crompton will present the latest Nielsen CGA market intelligence, providing the facts and figures your business needs as you head into 2020. This is the must-attend webinar to help you close out the 2010s and plan for the years ahead.
When
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NEW DATE:
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, 12pm-1pm EST
Where
: Online Webinar
Cost
: $39 for members, $59 for non-members
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J. Rieger & Co., Sporting Kansas City Kickoff Spirited Partnership
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Kansas City distillery J. Rieger & Co. and the MLS soccer stars at Sporting Kansas City are joining forces to celebrate their “love of the city.” As of December 2019, the two hometown favorites have an exciting new partnership in play encompassing specialty bottlings, cocktails and events at the J. Rieger & Co. distillery, Children’s Mercy Park and other local venues.
(CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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From
Craft Spirits
Magazine: Signing On the Dotted Line
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Experts weigh the pros and cons of entering formal distribution agreements vs. sticking with a handshake deal.
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Copperworks Releases Collaboration with Three Magnets Brewing Co.
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Copperworks Distilling Co. of Seattle has teamed up with Three Magnets Brewing Co. on the release of Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey Release 24, finished in a cask that previously held Three Magnets Imperial Stout. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Master The Art of Distilling
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New Distillery Start-Up 101
In the beginning stages of planning your distillery? This overview will cover the basics of the industry including: finding a lender; creating a business plan; selecting your site, equipment, and material; safety and compliance; and sales and marketing.
Member Rate
: $200;
Non-Member Rate
: $350
Tasting and Sensory Class
This one-day course will start by examining the tasting biases that affect our judgements, and will also cover how to use tasting and sensory practices to ensure quality control, how to use barrels to target specific flavor development, and how to differentiate varieties and flavors of malt.
Member Rate
: $399;
Non-Member Rate
: $699
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Make Your Mark on ACSA's 7th Annual Convention & Vendor Trade Show
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Give your brand a boost by becoming a sponsor for ACSA's 7th Annual Distillers' Convention & Vendor Trade Show March 29-31 in Portland, Oregon. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities, designed to maximize your marketing exposure, are still available. To learn more, contact Teresa McDaniel at 502.807.4249 or
teresa@americancraftspirits.org
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Whiskey Systems Releases Line of Hardware Devices
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The developers of the highly acclaimed distillery management system, Whiskey Systems, announced immediate availability of two new devices aimed at helping spirits producers improve product quality and yields. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Craft Spirits TV: The ACSA Board Returns to Capitol Hill
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The American Craft Spirits Association's Board of Directors made an 11th-hour appeal to Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill to pass the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA).
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Manifest Distilling to Release Manifest Whiskey Project 2
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Manifest Distilling of Jacksonville, Florida, has announced its second release of the Manifest Whiskey Project. The Manifest Whiskey Project first launched in 2016, shortly after the distillery opened. It was the intention for the project to always feature a limited, unique whiskey only available in small lots. The first release featured a sourced 10-year old, high-rye bourbon that was sold in the tasting room and through limited distribution. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Admiral Maltings Introduces Capay Malted Rye
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Admiral Maltings of Alameda, California, recently announced the release of Capay Malted Rye, a unique, California-grown rye named for the region of Yolo County in which it’s grown. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Craft Spirits
Magazine?
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Craft Spirits Magazine
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news@americancraftspirits.org
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