Craft Spirits Weekly
Welcome to the 75th 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 the American Craft Spirits Association.
ACSA Members to Showcase Spirits at Bar Convent Brooklyn Next Week
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12 and 13, ACSA will be in Brooklyn, N.Y., for Bar Convent Brooklyn, the inaugural U.S.-based edition of Europe's largest bar industry trade show, Bar Convent Berlin. The ACSA Bar will feature seven craft spirits producers: Appalachian Gap Distillery (Middlebury, Vermont), Bozeman Spirits Distillery (Bozeman, Montana), Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. (Louisville, Kentucky), Du Nord Craft Spirits (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Hamilton Distillers (Tucson, Arizona), Maggie's Farm Rum (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and Round Turn Distilling/Bimini Gin (Biddeford, Maine). Attending bar and restaurant owners and managers, bartenders, beverage directors and distributors will get a chance to sample some of the finest products American craft distillers have to offer.
Distillery Owner Wins Virginia's Fifth Congressional District GOP Primary
Fifth District Republicans chose Virginia craft distillery owner Denver Riggleman on Saturday as their candidate to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham. On the fourth round of voting, Riggleman, who briefly ran for governor last year, came away with a majority of the votes from the 5th District Republican Committee. (The Roanoke Times)
ROOM BLOCK EXTENDED: Book Now for Cincinnati Safety Master Class!
It's not too late to take advantage of the exclusive discounted room block for our distillery safety master class in Cincinnati later this month . If you care about the safety of your distillery, your products and, most importantly, your team, you're going to want to join us in Cincinnati next month as we kick off our 2018 Regional Education Programs! ACSA has partnered with Industrial Safety and Training Services to present "Distillery Safety Management 101." Learn about hazard recognition, requirements of written policies, regulatory training, general OSHA compliance and much more over this 2-day class on  June 27-28, 2018 . The registration fee is $399 for ACSA members and $699 for non-members.  Book your room at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza by calling 1-800-HILTONS and reference the room block for the American Craft SpiritsAssociation.  Register for the class at the link below.
Indiana's 18th Street Distillery to Open Friday
On June 8th, the award-winning 18th Street Distillery will open its doors. 18th Street Distillery is the first artisan distillery to open since Prohibition in Hammond, let alone Northwest Indiana (BevNet)
Illinois-Based Copper Fiddle Distillery Plans to Double its Size
Roughly five years after it opened its doors, Copper Fiddle Distillery in Lake Zurich, Illinois now wants to double its size and develop the different kinds of entertainment offered to customers. The expansion ideas include the addition of an outdoor patio and video gaming, as well as 30 additional minutes of live music during the evenings, said co-owner Fred Robinson, who recently approached Lake Village Board members about the changes. (Chicago Tribune) 
Idaho's Warfield Distillery & Brewery Unveils Expansion Plans
The owners of the Warfield Distillery & Brewery have unveiled a major expansion project to its downtown Ketchum, Idaho location. The business has been a fixture on Main Street and Sun Valley Road since it opened in 2015. Now nearing its three-year anniversary, Warfield will demolish two buildings adjacent to the south that house KB’s Ketchum restaurant and a tasting room. (Idaho Mountain Express)  
We Still Need Your Response for 2018 Craft Spirits Data Project
ACSA, Park Street and the IWSR are again asking for your help. We are collecting, analyzing, and reporting on economic data for our craft spirits community, the media, and Congress. Reinvestment of the FET savings, job growth, in-state versus out-of-state sales, and bottom line contribution to the U.S. economy will be reported. This year, this data is all the more important as we attempt to educate your federal Representatives and Senators on how you are using your tax savings. Tell us! We cannot do this without your assistance. We will again collaborate with our industry partners to secure updates from the wholesale and retail tier.
Harmony Spirits Breaks Ground in Southeastern Minnesota
A distillery is coming to southeastern Minnesota, and it’s expected to give a boost to local businesses. It’s called Harmony Spirits, and its three owners broke ground on its site last week after years of it being just an idea. (KIMT-3 News)
Mich. Wine Council Rebrands as Craft Beverage Council, Includes Spirits
The Craft Beverage Council will award grants for research into winemaking, hops, barley, beer and spirits; conduct market surveys and analysis; and offer other programs that encourage the agricultural elements related to Michigan’s craft beverage industries. (Click On Detroit)
Eastside Distilling Launches 2-Year-Old Single Malt
Craft spirits maker Eastside Distilling has launched a 2 year old limited edition American single malt whiskey. Eastside Distilling’s Hillsboro, Oregon-based subsidiary Big Bottom Distilling (BBD) distilled the product from grain to glass. (Drinks Business Review)
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