Craft beverage producers optimistic; ATCC rules and grape shortfall could alter wine labeling
Members reported planting hops at Milkhouse, grafting apple cuttings for Stillpoint Farm, and flagged a new ATCC rule requiring annual visits; wine producers may not meet the 75% Maryland-grape requirement after a freeze and could be required to use the label 'bottled by' instead of 'produced and bottled by.'
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Members said craft beverage businesses that have found market niches are seeing improved outlooks. Milkhouse plans to plant 60 Monocacy hops in its hopyard and members reported grafting apple cuttings from an old West Virginia farm for future plantings at Stillpoint Farm.
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