One of the ways to resolve a trademark dispute is to agree to sell a product under a different brand name in a territory where a competitor is using t...
Contract Brewing
Expansion of production capacity can be capital intensive and finding a location can take some time. One alternative is to use contract brewing to sup...
Attention Uber and Lyft drivers!
Attention Uber and Lyft drivers! Want a leg up on your competition? Want more ride or delivery requests? You may be able to deliver food and beer orde...
New York’s COD list and brewery obligations – are you in compliance?
NY law dictates the terms upon which retailers must pay brewers for their beer. The law protects breweries from losses and keeps cash flow healthy. Th...
Two major changes to the TTB’s Permits Online filing system
I’d like to share some great news about the TTB’s Permits Online filing system. This month the latest system upgrades are being introduced. I am p...
Record Keeping Requirements for NY Farm Breweries
With the announcement of upcoming audits of farm breweries by the State Liquor Authority, farm breweries will want to get their records in order. Luck...
All Night Permit (aka New Year’s Eve Permit)
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and since it can be one of the most profitable nights of the year for nightclubs, bars, and restaurants alike...
The Guidelines for New York Distilleries Being Asked to Donate Product for Charitable Events
Confirm that the organization qualifies as a charity otherwise you can violate your license while trying to do some good for your community. No one wa...
Profit Tip For Breweries
Profit Tip to breweries: Hops infused oil adds a depth of flavor to sandwiches, salads and other foods to perfectly complement craft beer. Farm brewer...
Craft Brewer Sales Calls with Distributors
Craft Brewer Sales Calls with Distributors You make great beer. You launched a craft brewery and are now ready to sell wholesale to a distribut...