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DE Curbside Sales Bill Becomes Law

February 11, 2022

Signed into law, House Bill 289 would allow liquor stores, farm wineries, brewery-pubs, microbreweries, craft distilleries, and wine auctions to provide curbside service for the sale of alcohol. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Treasury Department Releases Competition in the Market for Beer, Wine and Spirits Report

February 11, 2022

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, released its report on competition in the markets for beer, wine, and spirits. The report addresses challenges to the growth …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Alcohol To-Go Bill Passes Delaware Legislature

February 11, 2022

Passing both legislative chambers, H.B. 290 seeks to make permanent the ability for food and drink establishments to sell alcoholic beverages in transactions for take-out, curbside, or drive-through service. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

BA Submits Comments to FTC on Supply Chain Disruptions

February 11, 2022

In response to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study, the Brewers Association (BA) submitted comments documenting craft brewing’s supply chain challenges during the pandemic, with sections on the aluminum can shortage, the CO2 shortage, transportation challenges, barley malt supply, glass …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Florida Contract Brewing Bill Considered

February 11, 2022

Receiving consideration in several committees, H.B. 1451 addresses, among multiple provisions, issues related to contract brewing and alternating proprietorship brewing agreements. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Spirits Beverage Category Created in AL

February 11, 2022

House Bill 328 creates a category of “spirits infused refreshments” defined as a single-serve beverage containing liquor, packaged in a can or an approved container no larger than 16 ounces and which contains no more than 10 percent alcohol by …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Alcohol Reform Bill Passes AK Senate

February 11, 2022

Substituted version of Senate Bill 9 adopted on the Senate floor, comprehensive alcohol regulatory review legislation, specifically addresses the regulation of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages and common carrier approval to transport or deliver alcoholic beverages. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Direct Shipping Stalls in VA

February 11, 2022

Dying in committee, House Bill 1250 sought to allow a winery, farm winery, or brewery located within or outside the Commonwealth that is authorized to engage in the retail sale of wine or beer, after obtaining a marketplace facilitator license …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

WA Low-Proof Beverage Bill Heard in Committee

February 11, 2022

Subject of a committee hearing, House Bill 1734 would impose a tax on the sale of low-proof beverages in the amount of $1.19 per gallon and defines such beverages as any beverage that is 16 ounces or less and that …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Distribution Issues Considered in Wisconsin

February 11, 2022

Senate Bill 959 eliminates the requirement that the sales territories for beer wholesalers be exclusive and also eliminates this requirement for self-distribution by brewers that manufacture 300,000 or fewer barrels of beer per year. The bill also clarifies that a …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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Pete Johnson

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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