Last Call! Register for the Heartland Whiskey Competition by Saturday, July 15! | |
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The clock is ticking to register for the fourth biennial Heartland Whiskey Competition. If you make whiskey with corn, enter your products by this Saturday, July 15.
This competition is open to whiskey entries from all 50 states, but entries from the following states will have a chance to win Best of State: California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Washington and Wisconsin.
You must register your whiskey by July 15 and have it received by July 29 to earn your chance to display a new gold, silver or bronze medal. This event only happens every two years so don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
ACSA members: Please note that you must login to receive discounted pricing.
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Join Us for an Insider's View of Congress | |
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When: Tuesday, July 18, 4-5 p.m. ET/3-4 p.m. CT/2-3 p.m. MT/1-2 p.m. PT
Brought to you by the ACSA PAC, register for an exclusive conversation with Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) moderated by ACSA PAC Chair Jordan Cotton of Cotton & Reed in Washington, D.C.
Come inside the beltway to hear firsthand what it's like to be a freshman lawmaker in this dynamic, historical legislative session. Rep. Pettersen will reflect on her experiences serving in this body for the first time.
This is at no cost to ACSA members. We encourage you, however, to learn more about and engage with the PAC so we can champion quality members of Congress and hope they keep representing small distillers and small businesses like you, our ACSA members. For more information contact acsapac@americancraftspirits.org.
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Announcing the Inaugural American Craft Spirits Festival | |
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As ASCA continues to celebrate our 10th anniversary year, we are thrilled to announce our first-ever consumer tasting event, The American Craft Spirits Festival, October 26, 2023 at Binny’s Beverage Depot, the Midwest’s largest wine, spirits, and beer superstore and a BIG friend of craft.
Be a charter distillery for this inaugural celebration of the unparalleled array of styles, flavors, personalities and innovation that our dynamic community of small spirits producers offers.
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Liberty Pole Spirits Unveils New Distillery Campus | |
Liberty Pole Spirits of Washington, Pennsylvania, proudly announces the grand opening of its brand new, state-of-the-art Whiskey Campus located in North Strabane. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
J. Rieger & Co. of Kansas City, Missouri, launched a new brand of ready-to-drink canned cocktails: Electric Park Canned Cocktails. Electric Park, which refers to the historic neighborhood where the distillery sits, will debut with two flavors of vodka soda created in partnership with the University of Kansas. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Showcase Your Expertise: Call for Presentations Now Open!
ACSA is thrilled to invite you to participate in our highly anticipated 11th Annual Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade show in Denver, Colorado, February 26-28, 2024. This event will serve as a platform for sharing knowledge, ideas, and insights that push the boundaries of innovation and foster collaborative growth.
We are now accepting submissions for presentations from individuals passionate about making a difference in the craft spirits industry through their expertise. Whether you have groundbreaking research, unique perspectives, or lessons learned that you'd like to share, we encourage you to seize this opportunity and contribute to our convention’s success. Submit your proposals today and be part of an incredible lineup of speakers who will inspire, educate, and ignite meaningful conversations!
We eagerly await your submissions, which are due by July 21, 2023.
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KO Distilling, Pete Evick Team Up on Bare Knuckle Evick Edition Bourbon | |
Pete Evick—a Manassas, Virginia native, music director for the Bret Michaels Band and author—has teamed up with Manassas craft distiller KO Distilling to release Bare Knuckle Evick Edition Bourbon. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Newport, Kentucky-based New Riff Distilling is announcing its Sour Mash Single Malt project, an unprecedented exploration of the intersection of malted barley and the sour mash Kentucky whiskey making regimen. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Announcing the Launch of the 2023 Craft Spirits Data Project Survey | |
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It's that time of year when we ask you to either complete or share this link with those within your distillery who best understand and have access to the state of the economics of running your business.
The Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP) is our annual evaluation of the health of the industry, brought to you in conjunction with our valued partner Park Street. The study results help us share your success and struggles with members of Congress, the media, financial institutions and guilds. We need your help to know what economic health is today compared to last year.
Please complete this survey, which should take no more than 25 minutes if you have already gathered the appropriate documents before you begin the survey. As always, the information is reported out in the aggregate, so your privacy will be secure.
If you have questions, please contact ACSA's CEO at margie@americancraftspirits.org.
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ACSA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: SIPS OF SUMMER | |
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This year ACSA is marking its 10th anniversary, and each month we're celebrating with a new initiative. This month, we'll be sharing Sips of Summer and hope you'll share any of the following with us:
- Cocktails and/or spirits perfect for sipping by the pool, at the beach, or during a cookout (please share recipes for cocktails)
- What you believe is the perfect cocktail or spirit pairing with a hamburger or hot dog
- Your go-to cocktail at a baseball game
- Limited summer releases from your distillery
- Photos of people having a good time on your distillery's patio, deck or outdoor space
Please send your thoughts and photos to news@americancraftspirits.org.
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ACSA Launches 'Starting a Distillery' E-book
We are thrilled to announce that our e-book, "The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery," is now available!
The peer-reviewed guide is a comprehensive compendium of expert insights detailing all of the tools and techniques that new distilleries need to get their businesses up and running and help ensure a prosperous future.
The e-book also serves as:
- A textbook for craft spirits producers in their first one to three years in operation
- An invaluable resource for onboarding new members of your team
- A reference for existing staff to gain a more holistic view of how a distillery operates
ACSA members, please note that you must be logged in to our website to receive discounted pricing.
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
The latest issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here, and this issue examines obstacles and opportunities for U.S. distilleries producing agave spirits; the growing trend of state spirits boards; how to make your operations less vulnerable to cyberattacks; and much more.
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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. | |
ACSA would like to thank all of our annual sponsors and our key supporters of education. We are grateful for all of your support throughout the year. Cheers! | |
The American Craft Spirits Association is the only national registered nonprofit 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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