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Regulatory Roundup: Beverage Alcohol Trade Groups Ask Senate Appropriations Committee to Increase TTB Funding; FDA and CDC Warn Consumers of Delta-8 THC Risks

Regulatory Roundup: Beverage Alcohol Trade Groups Ask Senate Appropriations Committee to Increase TTB Funding; FDA and CDC Warn Consumers of Delta-8 THC Risks

Beer industry trade groups are calling on the leaders of the U.S. Senate appropriations committee to allocate additional funds to the Department of the Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) 2022 fiscal year budget. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued warnings this week about the potential risks of Delta-8 — a form of the psychoactive cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Tecate Announces Expanded Distribution For New Premium Cerveza, Tecate ALTA

HEINEKEN USA and its TECATE® brand announced expanded distribution and sales plans for its new premium beer, Tecate® ALTATM along with the release of two exclusive video capsules featuring musical performances by legendary Regional Mexican group, Intocable, and LA-based indie band, Chicano Batman.

Ballast Point Brewing Co. Releases Original Victory At Sea Imperial Porter In 16 oz. Cans

With colder months on the horizon, Ballast Point is celebrating the kick-off to the season with the launch of its flagship Victory at Sea Imperial Porter, now available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at all Ballast Point tasting rooms (San Diego, Anaheim, Long Beach) and Home Brew Mart through the winter.

Boston Beer Facing Investor Lawsuit Related to Truly Hard Seltzer Slowdown

Boston Beer Facing Investor Lawsuit Related to Truly Hard Seltzer Slowdown

Boston Beer Company’s hard seltzer woes are spilling over into the legal system. The maker of Truly Hard Seltzer, the second best-selling hard seltzer on the market, is now facing a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose the deceleration in sales of Truly to investors.

Goodwood to Open Brewpub in Owensboro, KY

Goodwood Brewing and Spirits’ newest brewpub will be opening in early 2022 near Smothers Park in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Los Angeles County to Require Proof of Vaccination for Indoor Breweries, Wineries, Bars, Clubs and Major Events

Los Angeles County to Require Proof of Vaccination for Indoor Breweries, Wineries, Bars, Clubs and Major Events

Los Angeles County will require proof of vaccination to be shown before patrons can enter breweries, wineries, indoor bars, nightclubs and lounges, according to FOX11. LA County public health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer told the LA County Board of Supervisors Wednesday that the order will require patrons to have at least one dose of a vaccine for COVID-19 by October 7. Both doses will be required by November 4.

People Moves: Illinois Guild Leader Heads to Gopuff; Nicole Nugent Joins Ashland Hard Seltzer Parent Co.; Toppling Goliath National Sales Director Departs for Brew Pipeline

People Moves: Illinois Guild Leader Heads to Gopuff; Nicole Nugent Joins Ashland Hard Seltzer Parent Co.; Toppling Goliath National Sales Director Departs for Brew Pipeline

After five years at the helm of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild (ICBG), executive director Danielle D’Alessandro will depart at the end of September. Nils Weldy has been named the first executive director of the Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance (CIBA), a nonprofit organization that advocates for breweries and cideries in and around Charlotte, North Carolina.