The ABV threshold at which kombucha switches from a non-alcoholic beverage to what is effectively 'beer' for tax purposes is currently set at 0.5%. The KOMBUCHA Act, set to be reintroduced to Congress this session, provided the right tax vehicle comes along, would raise that threshold to 1.25% ABV.
Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3) and Senator Ron Wyden (who is now chair of the Senate Finance Committee), aim to reintroduce
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The Congressman does plan to re-introduce the legislation this Congress, though exact timing is still to be determined,” said Rep. Blumenauer’s office, while Sen Wyden's office told us: "
He is planning to introduce the bill again."