Posts by Michelle McGrath
TTB Postpones Excise Tax Due Dates
The TTB announced on March 31 that they will postpone excise tax filing and payment due dates for 90 days. The full announcement and details of their plan can be read in their newsletter. The craft beverage coalition, which the American Cider Association is proud to support, asked for excise tax relief in a joint…
Read MoreSenate Passes the CARES Act
The US Senate just passed the CARES Act, or what is commonly known as the Phase III COVID-19 economic stimulus package. The bill includes many things (here is a good summary), but 3 things in particular will help the cider industry. It puts cash directly in the pockets of most Americans It extends unemployment and expands…
Read MoreAmericans Are Stocking Up on Cider
It’s no secret that shopping patterns have dramatically changed since it became clear that the Corona virus was here. The subject of endless memes, grocery shelves–especially the toilet paper section–are picked clean as people stock up for the long haul. According to Nielsen’s off-premise sales data, consumers are also stocking up on cider. Off-premise sales…
Read MoreCraft Beverage Coalition Letter to Congressional Leadership Seeking Support in COVID-19 Relief Package
The American Cider Association joined trade groups for wine, spirits, beer and mead in requesting the following support for the beverage alcohol community during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Expand Unemployment Insurance Suspend Payroll taxes Provide federal excise tax relief Provide Robust no- and low-interest loan assistance Create an industry stabilization fund Maintain an open commercial border…
Read MoreCovid Resources for Cideries
We are in unprecedented times. We know you are facing economic uncertainty. As your association, we are here to listen to your challenges, and get help on its way in whatever capacity we can. Here are a few things we’re doing to help. Provide an informational hub specific to our industry’s needs: We’ve launched our Covid-19…
Read MoreTax Class Code Update
Since the enactment of the CIDER Act, the cider tax rate applies to products that are under 8.5% ABV, under 0.64 gram of carbon dioxide per 100 milliliters and contain no other fruit than apples or pears. Until very recently, the TTB was requiring a tax class code on all products eligible for the hard…
Read MoreRegional Cider Resilience
According to our partners at Nielsen, 2017 ended with soaring regional cider brand growth yet slight overall negative off-premise cider sales from the year before. Two year laters, annual total off-premise sales for 2019 were 6% higher than at the end of 2017. In a world where year over year or quarter over quarter is…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: American Cider Association Announces 2020 Award Winners
Contact Michelle for images and questions Hotels, Pizza Arcades, Distributors, and Wine Shops Among Those Recognized For Excellence In The Cider Industry Portland, OR—Since CiderCon 2015, the American Cider Association has bestowed industry honors on deserving partners. The association uses its awards as an opportunity to highlight individuals and businesses helping the cider category grow.…
Read MoreCiderCon® 2020 in Oakland Declared Resounding Success
Facts & Info for CiderCon® 2020 Media can contact us for images, assets and interview requests. The 10th annual CiderCon® took place in Oakland, California from January 28 to January 31, 2020. The program can be downloaded here. 35 states were represented, with California, New York, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts and Virginia bringing the most attendees.…
Read More2020 American Cider Association Board Candidates
It’s almost election time for your 2020 board of directors. We’ll be sending out electronic ballots to all of our Cidery-level active members on Wednesday and the ballot will be open until Friday morning, so keep your eyes peeled for that! We want to thank Eric Foster of Stem Ciders, Brian Shanks of Bold Rock…
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