Dan LaBert
Pennsylvania Sales Tax Update
Due to the diligent efforts of the Brewers of Pennsylvania, the ad-hoc Task Force on PA Sales Tax appointed by BOP President Chris Lampe, BOP Harrisburg representation, Maverick Strategies, we are pleased to report that the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has agreed to extend the effective date of its Sales Tax Bulletin dated July 27,…
Representative Quinn Becomes Brewer For A Day
District 143 Legislator Visits Round Guys Brewing Company HARRISBURG, PA (9.7.18) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, was pleased and honored to host Representative Marguerite Quinn at the latest Brewer For A Day event held at Round Guys Brewing Company in Lansdale on September 5, 2018. This was the BOP’s…
Brewers of PA Presents Carol Stoudt with Inaugural President’s Award
Country’s First Female Brewmaster Honored at Meeting of the Malts VII At the 2018 Meeting of the Malts held on August 23 at the Artsquest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, presented Carol Stoudt of Stoudts Brewing Company with the organization’s inaugural President’s Award. The honor…
Craft Beer Powerhouse Panel Headlines 2018 Meeting of the Malts
The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has released its event details and list of panel participants for the 2018 Meeting of the Malts, the association’s popular annual event that gathers the most acclaimed breweries to discuss the state of the craft beer industry. Presented by Gold Sponsor Micro Matic USA, Meeting…
2018 Summer Beer Suggestions
With summer temperatures and grills heating up, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has released its list of 2018 Summer Beer Suggestions. The beers come from BOP members located throughout the state, and offer consumers an opportunity to kick back, and enjoy the best craft beers in the land. “Summer and…
Frederick Lauer Monument Restoration Complete
Rededication Ceremony Set for Friday, June 8th HARRISBURG, PA – After more than two years of committed work, the Brewers of Pennsylvania, the state’s official brewers guild, announces today that the Frederick Lauer Monument in Reading’s City Park has been restored. Lauer, the first national president of the U.S. Brewers Association (BA) is considered to…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Launches Enthusiast Membership for Consumers
Members Receive Discounts at 30+ PA Breweries, Member-Only T-shirt and More HARRISBURG, PA (1.22.18) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has launched an Enthusiast Membership program, an exciting initiative that allows any consumer who supports Pennsylvania craft beer to join the BOP. “The Pennsylvania craft beer scene is thriving, and…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, the United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), which was subsequently signed into law by the President this morning. Among many other changes, the Act will have a substantial effect on our member brewers, large and small. The Act goes into effect on January 1,…
Brand Registration & Happy Hour
Brand Registration and Labels Recently, the Pa.L.C.B. released a legal advisory opinion addressing the brand registration of brands that are sold only for sales to non-licensees (consumers and not any liquor-licensed business). As you may recall, if you are selling beer at your brewpub or tasting room to non-licensees only, you do not need to…
BOP Members SHINE at GABF 2017!
On October 7, 2017, the Brewers Association Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition awarded medals to some of the best commercial breweries in the United States. The GABF is the largest commercial beer competition in the world and the premier symbol of brewing excellence. The Brewers of Pennsylvania is proud to share that 11 BOP…
Senator Richard Alloway Becomes Brewer For A Day
Pa. District 33 Legislator Visits GearHouse Brewing Company The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, was pleased and honored to host Senator Richard Alloway at the latest Brewer For A Day event held at GearHouse Brewing Company in Chambersburg, Pa. on October 12. This was the BOP’s ninth successful Brewer For A…
BOP Statement on PA Preferred Brews Designation
“On behalf of the 300 breweries in the Commonwealth, I want to thank Governor Wolf for his announcement today of the PA Preferred Brews designation. As the state’s official beer guild, the Brewers of Pennsylvania has been working closely with the Administration on all matters relating to brewing and today’s announcement is a welcomed step…
Brewers of Pennsylvania to Host 2017 Mid-Atlantic Brewers’ Symposium in State College
Pa. Representative Paul Costa, Liquor Control Democratic Chair, to Keynote HARRISBURG, PA (8.16.17) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, will host the third annual Mid-Atlantic Brewers’ Symposium, which will feature a keynote address from House Liquor Control Committee Democratic Chairman, Paul Costa. This important two-day event begins on Thursday, September…
Rep. Dave Reed Becomes Brewer For a Day
The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, was pleased and honored to host Representative Dave Reed at the latest Brewer For A Day event held at Levity Brewing Company in Indiana, Pa. on July, 13. This was the BOP’s seventh successful Brewer For A Day event, an initiative designed to give state…
Rep. Tom Mehaffie Becomes Brewer For a Day
The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, was pleased and honored to host Representative Tom Mehaffie at the latest Brewer For A Day event held at Troegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, Pa. on July, 17. This was the BOP’s eighth successful Brewer For A Day event, an initiative designed to give state…
TTB Guidelines for Advertising Alcoholic Beverages on Social Media
Social media has become one of the most powerful marketing tools for businesses, including alcoholic beverage industry members (e.g., brewers, distillers, wholesalers). In light of the prominence of social media advertising, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has expanded the scope of its advertising reviews to ensure that the use of social…
Production of Cider and Malt Beverage Compliance Updates
During the last BOP legal call and follow up questions, BOP General Counsel Ted Zeller received from multiple members, questions were raised regarding whether a brewery is permitted, under the Liquor Code and TTB regulations, to produce alcoholic cider, whether a COLA is required, and whether it must be registered with the Pa.L.C.B. After some…
Picking Up Wine or Spirits in Company Vehicle
During the last BOP legal call with General Counsel Ted Zeller, a question was raised regarding whether a brewery is permitted, under the Liquor Code, to transport wine and spirits it has purchased for resale in its brewpub or taproom from the respective winery or distillery back to its brewery premises. Initially, in Pennsylvania, some…
Summer 2017 Beer Suggestions
With summer 2017 here, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has released its list of Summer Beer Suggestions. The beers come from BOP members located throughout the state, and offer consumers an opportunity to kick back, and cool off as temperatures rise. “There’s nothing better than relaxing on a hot summer…
Brewery Storage Fermentation Rules
In a recent legal advisory opinion, the Pa.L.C.B. further clarified what a brewery can and cannot do at its storage locations. Previously, in another blog post, we detailed the ability of a brewery to sell its products for on and off-premises consumption, as well as other products such as PA produced beer, cider, wine, and…
Rep. Carroll, Sen. Yudichak, and Rep. Kaufer Become Brewers For A Day
Luzerne County (Pa.) Delegation Visits Susquehanna Brewing Company HARRISBURG, PA (May 2, 2017) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, was pleased and honored to host Sen. John Yudichak, Rep. Mike Carroll, and Rep. Aaron Kaufer at the latest Brewer For A Day event held at Susquehanna Brewing Company (SBC) in…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Announce Inaugural Legislative Awards
HARRISBURG, PA (3.22.17) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has announced the recipients of the inaugural Legislative Awards, an honor that recognizes a person or organization the BOP considers a partner in the industry, one who continually strives to promote and protect Pennsylvania’s craft beer industry. The three Pennsylvania legislators…
Dick Yuengling, Jim Koch, Eric Wallace, David Walker Headline Meeting of the Malts VI
HARRISBURG, PA (3.13.17) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, is hosting MEETING OF THE MALTS VI, the association’s popular annual event that gathers the most acclaimed breweries to discuss the state of the craft beer industry. Meeting of the Malts VI, presented by Micro Matic USA, will take place Thursday,…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Names New President & VP
HARRISBURG, PA (2.23.17) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, has named Chris Lampe as the association’s new President and Artie Tafoya as the new Vice President. Both respected industry professionals began serving their two-year Board terms in January, 2017. Co-Owner and Production Manager at Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Lampe was elected…
Pennsylvania Tap Marker Requirements Pulled Under Act 166
Pennsylvania’s onerous liquor laws continue to modernize under new enactments. Previously, each brand of beer on tap had to have its own branded tap marker as a part of its draught system. Many breweries and restaurants had tap boxes that appeared cluttered against new, industrial layouts and design. Now, under Act 166 of 2016, licensees…
Brewers of Pennsylvania: Winter Beer Suggestions
HARRISBURG, PA (12.8.16) – With cold temperatures here, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has released its list of Winter Beer Suggestions. The beers come from brewers located in all parts of the state, and offer consumers a wide variety sure to excite the taste buds as artic blasts descend. “Throughout…
Has Pennsylvania’s New Liquor Legislation Made Brew Pub Licenses Obsolete?
From the desk of BOP General Counsel: Theodore J. Zeller III, Esq. of Norris McLaughlin Marcus. Until recently, Pennsylvania breweries have been able to open up a world of possibilities by obtaining a GP-license to operate a brew pub at their brewery premises. The new legislation, however, has changed the situation. This raises the question, has…
Brewers of Pennsylvania Launch Fourth Successful Brewer For A Day Event
Representative Harry Lewis Jr., District 74, Visits Victory Brewing Company HARRISBURG, PA (10.19.16) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, has launched its fourth Brewer For A Day program, an initiative designed to give state legislators a hands-on insider’s perspective on the brewing process, as well as further educate Pennsylvania Senators…
When the TTB says NO but the PLCB says YES: When do you need a COLA for off-premises growler sales?
Simply put, if you are a Pennsylvania brewery and looking to sell your products in growlers or crowlers for off-premises consumption, the answer to the question posed above is ALWAYS! Recently, we have been approached by clients who have been given conflicting information. When inquiring to the TTB about whether or not they need a…
State Senator Sean Wiley Becomes Brewer for a Day
Brewers of Pennsylvania and Lavery Brewing Co. Host Pa. District 49 Legislator HARRISBURG, PA (10.6.16) – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, has launched its third Brewer for a Day program, an initiative designed to give state legislators a hands-on insider’s perspective on the brewing process, as well as further educate…
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