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Beer Industry

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

	Beer Labeling Activities including alcohol fact labeling, generic terms, and allowable COLA changes		Brewer's Notice (Permit) Getting qualified so you can apply for permission to operate, and get help with applying online
	Importing/Exporting Requirements for importing and exporting alcohol beverages, and wholesaler/importer info		Taxes and Filing Tax rates and due dates, Pay.gov and help with filing and preparing excise tax returns
	Changes After Qualification File amendments for change of bond and control using Permits Online		Beer Statistics Monthly statistical releases going back to 1984
	Beer Laws and Regulations Public guidance including FAQs, procedures, rulings and industry circulars		Other Beer Topics Such as saké, alternating proprietorships and frequently requested listings

Top Questions about the Beer Industry

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