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...
Trade secrets and trade dress investments can payoff
Magnolia Bakery opened its first store in Greenwich Village, New York over 15 years ago. It is known for its cupcakes. The bakery believes its cupcake...
Special permits provide a little fun this summer
As the weather warms up – eventually – we can look forward to the many county fairs and farmers markets that are sure to liven up any summ...
Hot dog and vodka please
I am a huge advocate for the underdog. When I go to state or county fairs or farmers’ markets and I see samplings of beer and wine available, I real...
BOOK REVIEW Beer: Tap Into the Art and Science of Brewing by Charles Bamforth (3rd ed)
For anyone interested in beer and brewing, this is an excellent resource. If explores the history and role of beer, the brewing process and current tr...
You can be your own landlord. Really, the SLA says so!!
There are a lot of documents, applications and questionnaires that must be submitted when applying for a liquor license with the State Liquor Authorit...
What a Craft Brewery Needs to Know about Sponsoring Photo and Video Contests
Photo and video contests usually center on consumers using the sponsor’s product or service. The use of smart phone cameras has fueled the popularit...