From the editors of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine, Craft Spirits Weekly is produced by the American Craft Spirits Association for its members. This week we're unveiling a new look and including all DSPs. Not a member? Click here to join.
This week, we're focusing on a day of action to support USPS shipping of spirits; the open call for presentations for our 2023 convention; Redwood Empire Whiskey's tree-planting initiative; and more!
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Take Two Minutes to Ask Congress to Support USPS Shipping of Spirits |
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Today, 47 states allow direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of wine; 11 states allow DtC shipping of spirits; and 13 states allow DtC shipping of beer. Unfortunately, only private carriers like Fed Ex and UPS can ship these products. This means the 30,000 local post offices cannot service small distilleries when shipping products.
Today, we urge you to ask your senators and members of Congress to support the United States Postal Service (USPS) Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3287 and S. 1663). It will benefit small businesses and increase revenue for the USPS. We are joined in our efforts by almost every beverage alcohol group and the USPS workforce in supporting this commonsense legislation.
Thanks to our political platform, contacting your senators and members of Congress should only take about two minutes. Please ask for their support today.
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ACSA Opens Call for Presentations for 2023 Convention |
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The call for presentations for ACSA’s 2023 Convention in Portland, Oregon, from February 10-12 is now open! ACSA prides itself on professional education providing the greatest possible learning experience for our industry. Each individual call for presentations will be personally vetted by the ACSA Education Committee. Click here for further instructions and submit your presentation proposal by Sept. 20.
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Redwood Empire Whiskey Initiative Plants 500,000th Tree |
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Redwood Empire Whiskey’s “Buy a Bottle, We’ll Plant a Tree” commitment has resulted in 500,000 new trees planted since 2019 and underscores the craft whiskey’s connection with the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire in California. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Dashfire Announces Distribution in Florida and Illinois |
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Dashfire, a family-owned artisanal bitters and cocktail company based in Minnesota, continues to expand its distribution footprint, announcing new distribution partners in Illinois and Florida. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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Big Thirst Expands Advisory Board and Staff |
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Big Thirst, a comprehensive e-commerce sales and marketing company based in Austin, Texas, has expanded by adding noted industry experts to its advisory board and its staff. (CraftSpiritsMag.com)
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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS |
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August
Based on member feedback, ACSA is using OSHA grant funds to create a one-day, in-person course on fire protection and prevention, customized to address the needs of craft distillers, and presented by Industrial Safety and Training Services at Watershed Distillery in Columbus, Ohio. Only a few spots remain!
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September
Join us as we meet virtually with officials from Capitol Hill and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau before setting off for virtual Congressional meetings.
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February 2023
10-12: 10th Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show
Save the date for our 10th annual convention in Portland, Oregon!
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STEPUP Foundation Now Accepting New Applications |
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The STEPUP Foundation is now accepting applications for 2023 interns, mentors, DSPs, and wholesalers until Sept. 1, 2022.
STEPUP stands for Spirits Training Entrepreneurship Program for Underrepresented Professionals and its purpose is to increase talent through the facilitation of workplace diversity. Specifically, STEPUP, working with distilleries and wholesalers throughout the United States, provides a comprehensive, hands-on training program with a living stipend and provides job exposure for those of different races, color, national origins, genders and sexual orientations.
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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The July/August issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine is here, and our cover story explores the current state of on-premise two years after the pandemic began. This issue also features stories about barrel recipes, NFTs tied to spirits and more.
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Join Us In The V.I.P. Lounge |
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Our V.I.P. Lounge members receive each issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine one week early, and our $40- and $60-per-year supporters are invited to join craft spirits icons for virtual happy hours. To unlock additional bonuses, like a set of CRAFT SPIRITS-branded Glencairn glasses, join us in the V.I.P. Lounge today.
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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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ACSA Starts Facebook Group for Voting Members |
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In an effort to use the platforms that you most often use, ACSA started a private Facebook group for voting members only (open to all employees of member DSPs). The group will be an environment to not only ask questions without judgement, but to provide input and feedback to colleagues based upon members’ experiences and best practices. If you would like to be added to the group, please send an email to carason@americancraftspirits.org.
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The ACSA PAC Needs Your Support |
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ACSA’s public policy advocacy on behalf of its members is critical to making sure our community’s voice is heard on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures. A crucial piece of this strategy is a strong Political Action Committee (PAC) and to maintain this presence, we need your support, particularly during a mid-term election year.
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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! |
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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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