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Wines made by custom crush facility
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
A client would like to have wine made by a custom crush facility and then own the brand and sell the wine direct to customers (DTC) to cut out the middleman. This could be a farm winery that makes some wine itself and contract manufactures some wine (below the farm...
Do I need a Liquor License to Manufacture or Sell Food Made With Alcohol?
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License
Food containing alcohol is under the purview of the Department of Agriculture and Markets. You will need to comply with all of their rules and regulations. If you are intending to purchase alcohol at wholesale for use in the manufacture of food, you will need an...
Different Consequences of Revoked and Cancelled Liquor Licenses
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License
Statutory prohibitions from having an interest in a liquor license include a prior revoked liquor license within 2 years. Cancelled licenses do not ban the principals from applying, however, the history will be weighed in the decision whether to grant another license.
Native American tribes allowed to grow and sell marijuana
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License
The U.S. Justice Department announced that Native American tribes would be allowed to grow and sell marijuana on their sovereign territories if they abide by the federal statutes laid out for the respective states that have already legalized the drug. It may be a...
Ladies, Stop Giving It Away
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015 | General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Ladies, Stop Giving It Away, by Nancy Roberts, is one of my “best kept secrets.” It is the third book I have read by Nancy and each one teaches lasting lessons about how to improve my business development skills. She is the coach that other coaches turn to for skill...
Don’t Be The Next Dinosaur
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015 | General Business, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License
Dinosaur BBQ was New York’s most famous barbeque joint. Local entertainment, genuine barbeque and craft beer were the formula for long wait-lists and high profits. One day in early 2015, the owners were served with a federal lawsuit alleging labor law violations...
Ask a Craft Alcoholic Beverage Attorney: Brewery Record-Keeping Requirements, Common Recordkeeping Mistakes and Best Practices
by evansfox | Mar 20, 2015 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, General Business, Retail Liquor License
By Tracy Jong, Craft Beverage Attorney Ryan is in his second year at Slapshot Brewing. Since the first day he opened, he has barely had time to rest. His beers were popular with friends and family, but he could not have predicted that in his first two years, he could...
Scottish Ales are Worth Exploring – -visit Knucklehead Brewery
by evansfox | Mar 18, 2015 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, General Business
Wondering about Scottish ales? They are worth exploring! Scottish ales are generally heavier than IPAs and lighter than Guinness. They carry a higher ABV than session beers, generally having 8-10% ABV content. Critics report that they have a surprisingly light and...
Vermouth Sales by Farm Distilleries
by evansfox | Mar 14, 2015 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, General Business
Another lawyer described some confusion in the New York law as to whether a farm distillery could offer tastings and sell NYS labelled Vermouth by the glass. The Authority has clarified that they can, and that any farm manufacturer can offer tastings and sales by the...
Contrary to What You May Have Heard, Farm Breweries Need an On-Premise License to Sell NY Wine by the Glass
by evansfox | Mar 14, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License
In speaking with farm brewers, I have learned that the Authority has given inconsistent answers on whether they can serve wine by the glass at the brewery without an additional on-premise license. I understand some local distributors will sell wine to farm breweries...
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