Beer Industry
Important Note for Brewers
Due to COVID-19, TTB has prepared Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to the destruction of beer. See these beer FAQs to learn more on the destruction of unmerchantable taxpaid beer that is currently in the marketplace or at a wholesaler. Please visit our COVID-19 page for additional COVID-19 information.
Wondering how to get started in the brewing Industry? Visit our industry startup guide: Getting Started in a TTB-Regulated Industry. Have a permit to operate in the beer industry and looking for next steps? See our industry compliance guide: Maintaining Compliance in a TTB-Regulated Business.
NOTE – If you're looking for information about cider, which is classified as a wine, visit our Cider page.
Key Beer Topics
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Activities including alcohol fact labeling, generic terms, and allowable COLA changes |
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Getting qualified so you can apply for permission to operate, and get help with applying online |
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Requirements for importing and exporting alcohol beverages, and wholesaler/importer info |
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Tax rates and due dates, Pay.gov and help with filing and preparing excise tax returns |
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File amendments for change of bond and control using Permits Online |
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Some products require formula approval before you can submit your labels to TTB. Check if your beverage requires formula approval or lab analysis. |
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Public guidance including FAQs, procedures, rulings and industry circulars |
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Such as saké, alternating proprietorships and frequently requested listings |
Top Questions about the Beer Industry
How Do I...?
CONTACT US
Questions? If you have questions regarding permits, applications, bonds, tax payments, etc., you may contact the National Revenue Center online or at 877-882-3277 (Toll Free), or see more beer contacts. If you're having technical issues with our online applications contact the TTB Help Desk or see the TTB Online Help Center.