German brewers are another interest group that heartily opposes fracking, and with good reason, since it could contaminate the very water used to prod...
Personal robot functions as beer servant
Ah, the classic piggyback maneuver, that situation where you and your friends are hanging out on the couch, the beer is getting low, and you all wait ...
You won’t find this farm on a farm: the major difference between a farm winery and farm brewery
Last year, New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed new legislation, effective January 2013 that, in addition to specific tax benefits for farm wholesale...
How the SLA loosely defines “help”
For some, applying for a New York State liquor license can be one of the most stressful and frustrating parts of opening a business. Like so many gove...
Camping with craft beer
The weather is warming up and Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, which reminds me to start packing for my annual camping trip. It’s jus...
What is the Forecast for Craft Breweries?
Are you writing your business plan and trying to figure out whether a brewery is likely to be a profitable business? The forecast for craft breweries ...
International Markets for New York Craft Beers
American craft beers are gaining respect in the international marketplace. The Brewers Association reports that exports of US craft beer rose by 72% ...
Target Market for Craft Breweries
Beer commercials usually focus on sexy women, sports and partying. Of course, this in no accident. 75% of the total volume of beer is consumed by men....
Secrets of Tannins in the Winemaking Process not yet Unlocked
Tannin is an astringent polyphenolic compound found mostly in the bark, leaves and immature fruit of a variety of plants. Tannin binds to proteins and...
Successful arguments of hardship for a zoning variance
Many restaurant owners find themselves needing to apply to the Town or City for a variance from a zoning law or code provision. For example, a local z...