The short answer is that the Liquor Code requires it.  Alcoholic Cider is generally defined by the Liquor Code as a drink produced from the fermentation of any fruit or juice that does not exceed 5.5% ABV.  Any drink made from fruit containing more than 5.5% ABV is considered wine in Pennsylvania.  So what’s the

There are two bills currently being contemplated on Capital Hill that could cut taxes for brewers – the Small Brew Act and the BEER Act.   The reason there are two bills boils down to the simple fact that, while both aim to reduce the excise tax for brewers, the Small Brew Act would significantly decrease the federal excise