Distillers & Independent Brand
MEMBERSHIP
Why Join
As the only non-profit representing California distillers at the Capitol, the California Distillers Assoc. relies on individual donations and dues to help us make the legislative changes we all seek and benefit from.
Your membership goes to moving the distilling industry forward! Together we encourage the high- quality production of spirits in California, the use of local ingredients, recognition of the California distilling industry, and advocating for more favorable regulations and laws.
CALIFORNIA DISTILLING INDUSTRY VICTORIES
Creation of the Type 74 Craft Distillers License
Permissions for Tasting Room sampling
Daily DTC sales through Tasting Rooms
Regulatory relief allowing distilled spirits DTC Shipping during the COVID emergency
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Voting Members: As a Voting Member, you have the distinct privilege of electing CDA’s Board of Directors.
Your voice is heard. Your ideas matter.
Legislative: CDA is the voice of the California Distilling & Spirits industry. We advocate for California spirits on the federal, state, and local levels. The CDA’s goal is to improve the business environment for craft spirits producers.
Trade Shows & Industry Events: CDA aims to promote craft representation at national and major regional events and, when available, provides discounts and valuable platforms for brand promotion.
Education: Complimentary highly relevant industry education in the form of webinars.
“Members Only” Industry Reports: CDA periodically collects and disseminates reliable information on industry growth regarding craft spirits.
Media Relations: The Association acts as a single touch point for consumers, trade, and media to obtain information about our industry, members, and products.
California ABC: We actively pursue a positive working relationship with the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control
DISTILLERS & INDEPENDENT BRANDS
VOTING MEMBERSHIP
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Memberships for a "Voting" Distillers and Independent Brands are limited to craft spirits producers.
1. Own a valid DSP
2. Produce fewer than 750,001 proof gallons removed from bond (combined annual production from all sources)
3. No more than 50% of the DSP is owned (directly or indirectly) by a producer of distilled spirits whose combined annual production of distilled spirits from all sources exceeds 750,000 proof gallons removed from bond.
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Type 3
Type 4
Type 7
Type 24
Type 74
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*CDA dues are less than $1 per case and 95% of the dues go directly to our lobbying efforts as CDA.
Distillers & Independent Brands:
2024 Dues are $1 per case based on estimated annual 6-pk cases produced
Minimum Dues: $250 | Maximum Dues: $5,000
To calculate dues, multiply estimated annual production of 4.5L cases x $1
For example, (500) 4.5L cases produced x $1 = $500 for 2024 annual dues.
California Regional Guilds and/or ACSA members, are offered a 10% dues discount.
To calculate the discount, multiply 0.1 x Total Dues.
Amount Due = Total Dues minus Discount (if applicable)
“The Type 74 license made the craft distillery industry a viable option. Otherwise, if you were looking to get into the wholesale game, you were more than likely looking outside of California in areas where it is much cheaper to operate out of.”
— Jason Poole, Midtown Spirits
“The [temporary Direct-to-Consumer shipping] measure allowed my distillery to keep the lights on, barely, but we have lived with the ever-present knowledge that DTC has not been made permanent and will no longer be allowed without legislative action.
— Ryan Freisen, Blinking Owl Distillery
“Without the California Distillers Guild, we wouldn’t be able to move forward with this exciting project.”
