Updates From the HDA

   
This is a collection of updates regarding HDA news and events that we have shared with the public since we founded the Hobby Distiller's Association in Spring of 2014.

   

  
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Latest News From the Hobby Distiller's Association

October Updates and FAQ

October Updates and FAQ

We’ve got some new things for you in the Downloads section this month, and we also tried to Read More
Introduction of Bills: The HDA’s Latest Milestone

Introduction of Bills: The HDA’s Latest Milestone

We have been advised by our lobbyist since the bills were introduced to keep a low profile in Read More
June Update

June Update

Remember What Happened in Florida? We’ve noticed that many members are letting their memberships expire instead of renewing Read More
HDA Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary

HDA Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary

We’re a few weeks late as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of bthe Hobby Distiller’s Association, but with Read More
March Update: News and Action

March Update: News and Action

HDA in the News Again Just in case you missed it or don't already follow us on Facebook Read More
Results of HDA’s February Meetings in Washington, DC

Results of HDA’s February Meetings in Washington, DC

I have just returned from my latest trip to Washington, DC to continue pressing for legalization of hobby Read More
HDA To Return to Washington in February

HDA To Return to Washington in February

Captain of the Hobby Distiller’s Association (HDA), Rick Morris will return to Washington, D.C. in February to join Read More
Hobby Distilling Continues to Make the News

Hobby Distilling Continues to Make the News

NPR recently ran a story that caught my attention entitled “Getting Your ‘Shine On Is Becoming Increasingly Legal Read More
September in Review

September in Review

September has been a busy month for the Hobby Distiller’s Association, and it’s not over yet! You’ve probably Read More
Results of Meetings in Washington, DC

Results of Meetings in Washington, DC

As you know by now, Dawn and I were in Washington this week for meetings with Senator Ted Read More
What’s new for HDA in Fall 2014 Season

What’s new for HDA in Fall 2014 Season

We have continued to work with our lobbyist to contact elected officials and garner support. We have managed Read More
Home Fires: The State of Home Distilling 																				in the US

Home Fires: The State of Home Distilling in the US

Written by Matt Rowley for the Whisky Advocate Lew Bryson, editor at Whisky Advocate, asked me write about Read More
ATTN All Members, Contact Your Federal 																				Reps

ATTN All Members, Contact Your Federal Reps

We continue to make headway, but we really need your help to push this over the top! Our Read More
Why Homemade Booze Costs $500,000

Why Homemade Booze Costs $500,000

Homebrewers may be everywhere, but the Feds are cracking down on private distilling operations. Backwoods moonshiners aren’t the Read More
Calling ALL Those From FL who Received a ‘VISIT’ In March 2014

Calling ALL Those From FL who Received a ‘VISIT’ In March 2014

The HDA has been in contact with one of the producers of the story below, which was run Read More
Article in the Denver Post — Meyer

Article in the Denver Post — Meyer

We have made the news again!! Read about it in the article link below, and don't forget to Read More
Tell Your Craft Distillers Story!

Tell Your Craft Distillers Story!

Paperny Entertainment, the producer of hit TV series in the US and Canada, is developing a new show Read More
Brochures Have Arrived!

Brochures Have Arrived!

Greetings ! THE BROCHURES HAVE ARRIVED! They look great! Please let us know if you would like some mailed Read More