Georgia Craft Beer Lawyer

People are starting to see the light:

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/ralston-calls-on-state-to-reverse-craft-brewery-to/npfxy/

Great article on challenges facing the craft beer industry:

http://www.eater.com/2015/10/15/9525239/craft-beer-problems#?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=eater&utm_content=national

Here’s is a great op-ed by my friend and colleague Brooks Binder: http://www.myajc.com/news/news/opinion/brewery-rules-slap-small-business/npbFG/

As Brooks said to me, “This is an issue about SMALL BUSINESS and an overburdensome regulatory and tax burden…. These are issues that everyone should care about, not just craft beer enthusiasts.”

I couldn’t agree more.

It only took 142 years, but the U.S. craft beer industry has finally set a new record. The Brewers Association announced that as of Nov. 30, there are 4,144 breweries operating in the country, surpassing the previous record of 4,131, which dates back to 1873.

http://www.brewbound.com/news/2015/total-number-of-u-s-breweries-hits-4144?utm_source=Brewbound&utm_campaign=1a722ad706-mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6026cb3473-1a722ad706-168815361

Great article on the definition of “craft:”

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/life/food/2015/11/27/craft-beer-business-not-charity/76100314/ 

http://www.brewbound.com/news/constellation-to-acquire-ballast-point-for-1-billion

Here’s two states looking to revise their alcohol laws to promote the craft beverage industry:

New York:  http://www.mytwintiers.com/news/local-news/state-looking-to-revise-new-york-states-alcoholic-beverage-control-laws

Alabama: http://albeer.org/blog/archives/8033

Once again, where’s Georgia?  Oh, that’s right, in reverse with a lead foot.

AB-InBev press release

Cans, cans, cans, and more…oh wait, where are the cans?? Canning companies merging

Women joining the brewing profession in Georgia:  BrewedbyWomen