It also means that we can only sell to distributors that are licensed to sell beer, and they can’t sell across state lines." Preserving the integrity of the kombucha category If GT's Classic Kombucha is no longer effectively classified as beer, he said, "it could have a much broader distribution opportunity.”Īs the Classic line skirted the 0.5% threshold, he added: “We had to become a licensed brewer and pay tax not only to the feds but also state tax. One of the main reasons we want this act to pass is that right now, a product like Classic can only be distributed by beer distributors, who rarely have refrigeration." “We would probably reassess the brand and product positioning as it would not have to have this age restriction. If the KOMBUCHA Act passes, it would no longer have to be marketed effectively as an alcoholic product, and would not be subject to excise taxes, he said. GT’s Classic Kombucha is the original brew GT began bottling in the 1990s, which like many traditional kombucha products skirts the 0.5% threshold and can contain up to around 1.25%. GT’s Hard Kombucha: 3%ABV (marketed to over 21s).GT’s Classic Kombucha: 0.5%+ABV (marketed to over 21s).GT’s Synergy Raw Kombucha: Under 0.5%ABV.GT’s Living Foods offers three kombucha product lines: He added: “ This act will eliminate some of the fear and uncertainty, particularly for small kombucha brewers, because when something is not defined in law it creates opportunities for plaintiff’s counsel to come in and start suing everyone.” GT's Classic Kombucha: 'Right now, a product like Classic can only be distributed by beer distributors' “It’s a slow and steady journey, and there’s more than one way to get this passed, so you can piggyback it onto something else or make it independent, but I don’t know that at this stage we’ve exactly identified the path of least resistance, so we’re staying open minded.” GT explained: “ I have spoken with legislators and this act has been received incredibly well they understand the logic behind updating the law to allow businesses and a health product to continue to thrive.
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892), which would amend the internal revenue code to ensure kombucha is exempt from excise taxes and other regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages, has been reintroduced to Congress by Rep. The KOMBUCHA Act (‘Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act’ H.R.
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