You have one week left to enter the American Craft Spirits Competition! Don't miss out on the only craft judging competition assembled, organized and overseen by you, the distilling community. Register your craft brandy, gin, RTD, rum, specialty, vodka & grain, and/or whiskey by Sept. 13 at https://lnkd.in/dwsMHWw
American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)
Beverage Manufacturing
Oakton, VA 7,191 followers
We elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers.
About us
The American Craft Spirits Association is the only registered national non-profit trade group representing the U.S. craft spirits industry. Members vote for the 15 democratically elected representatives who make up the Board of Directors, and this Board collectively works to govern the ACSA in a transparent, responsive manner and in accordance with our bylaws. VISION The greatest spirits are universally recognized as coming from our member producers, and they are enjoyed responsibly everywhere in the world. MISSION To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. PRIORITIES Build and Support Membership Increase Diversity Improve Market Landscape Develop Organizational Stability MEMBER OWNED Membership in ACSA is open to anyone, although Voting Members must be independent licensed distillers with a valid DSP, subscribe to ACSA’s Code of Ethics, have no more than 50% of the DSP owned (directly or indirectly) by a producer of distilled spirits whose combined annual production of distilled spirits from all sources exceeds 750,000 proof gallons removed from bond, and annually produce fewer than 750,000 proof gallons removed from bond (the amount on which excise taxes are paid).
- Website
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http://www.americancraftspirits.org
External link for American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)
- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakton, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- TTB: COLAs, Audits & Getting it Right, Compliance & Regulatory Safety, OSHA, FET, Working with Distributors, Wholesalers & Retailers, Branding & Packaging, Digital Media, Barreling & Maturation, Distillation, Yeast & Fermentation, Chemistry, Labeling & Trademarks, Spirits, Whiskey, and Vodka
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
P.O. Box 470
Oakton, VA 22124, US
Employees at American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)
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Jeff Cioletti
Editor In Chief at American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)
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Alexandra Clough
Seasoned, strategic drinks industry marketer & PR pro with 15+ years experience working with global food and drinks brands, emerging entrepreneurs…
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Anneliese Klainbaum
Content & Communications, WSET | Food - Bev - Hospitality | B2B
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Jeff Kanof
Vice President / Co-Owner of Copperworks Distilling Co. & Member of Board of Directors of the ACSA
Updates
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Do you make craft rum? Our annual blind-tasting competition recognizes the best craft spirits in your category. Enter your rum (or vodka, whiskey, brandy, gin, specialty spirit, or RTD) for the opportunity to be recognized by a panel of esteemed judges as the best in your category! https://lnkd.in/dwsMHWw
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Register now for the only craft spirits judging competition assembled, organized and overseen by you, the distilling community. ACSA’s blind-tasting competition recognizes the best craft spirits in the following categories: brandy, gin, RTD, rum, specialty, vodka & grain, and whiskey. https://lnkd.in/dwsMHWw
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This Thursday at 3pm est, Chris LeBeau of Decoding Cocktails will share his tips for efficiently producing delicious cocktails in your tasting rooms that will not only make you more money during customer visits, but also help you drive more bottle sales. Sign up now! FREE for ACSA members, $59 for non members https://lnkd.in/d_v8Zhf
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Who's hungry? The latest issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine has arrived! Read the appetizing digital issue now! https://lnkd.in/edppE3UE
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Share your craft spirits expertise with the entire ACSA community at the next American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo! Presentation proposals are due August 9th. Submit your ideas now! https://lnkd.in/gZNUXCX7
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Distillery owners: Please take 15 minutes to complete the survey for the Craft Spirits Data Project or share it with someone in your business who can provide the necessary data by Wednesday, July 31. This annual study, in partnership with Park Street, helps us share your achievements and struggles with key decision-makers. https://lnkd.in/egUP3YrY
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Have an idea for a session you would like to present in Tucson next March? We're accepting submissions through August 9th. To ensure the highest standards, each submission undergoes a thorough evaluation by our esteemed ACSA Education Committee. We want to hear from you! Submit your proposal at: https://lnkd.in/gZNUXCX7
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This year's ACSA Convention was epic! Join us next year in Tucson, March 10-12, 2025 for another unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the future of craft spirits — together! Save the date and look for Exhibitor registration and other updates coming soon. Have an idea for a session? Submit to our formal Call for Presentations by August 9th at https://bit.ly/ACSA_CFP25
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All it takes is 15 minutes to complete the Craft Spirits Data Project Survey and help guide our future! Please complete the survey by July 31. https://lnkd.in/egUP3YrY
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