Brian McKenzie of Finger Lakes Distilling and Dave Pickerell of Hillrock Estate Distillery (New York) are participating in an exciting project making ...
Seven (7) licenses and permits alcohol manufacturers need in NY
1. All facilities that produce, process and/or store food products, intended for sale in the U.S. must register with the FDA. U.S. Food and Drug Adm...
Crown Finish Caves: more evidence that Beer and Cheese really do go together
Nassau Brewery closed in 1912 leaving its caves, tunnels and vaulted chambers under Bergen Street in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. A com...
Alcohol Powder?
Palcohol is a powdered alcohol product that comes in seven different versions. TTB approval is unclear with rumors that approval was rescinded and cla...
Senator Schumer seeks to have FDA drop proposal that prevents reusing spent grain
Senator Schumer seeks to have FDA drop proposal that prevents reusing spent grain. Rochester distiller Jason Barrett of Black Button Distillery and Jo...
Major Domestic Brewery Exhibits Innovation in Packaging
BUD LITE has introduced a re-closable 16 ounce aluminum bottle branded the “Cool Twist.” The packaging cost Budweiser $150 million in development ...
Whiskey Aging during a Barrel Shortage
Great whiskey needs time to mellow in wood barrel casks. However, there is an ongoing barrel shortage as some U.S. barrel manufacturers have difficu...
Catering to Your Craft Brew Fans
There are many craft brew fans out there. In addition to featuring craft beers on your menu, consider hosting a craft brew club every month with a �...
New York – Natural Hop Leader of the Last Century
The growing craft beer industry in New York can benefit from a series of laws favoring use of New York ingredients. The art of craft brewing has bro...
News! News! Booze!
Did you hear that Black Button Distilling will be open for a preview one-day tasting and sale of its inaugural vodka? This is the first liquor produ...