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...
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...
Time to Reconsider Your Business Structure to Take Advantage of New Lower Tax Rates
There has been a lot of discussion about Trump’s proposed tax revisions. No matter what your politics, the changes are coming soon and are dramatic ...
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...
Brewery Compensation
As you build your brewing business, you will ultimately hire employees to help you with the daily operations workload. There will be employees working...
Can Event Space Add New Revenue Streams to Your Bottom Line?
Craft breweries are popping up everywhere. As competition increases, breweries will need ways to differentiate themselves in their market. They will a...
New York Farm Distilleries Have Advantage in Barrel Programs
Craft distilleries are often interested in introducing barrel programs. These can be a regulatory quagmire because distilleries generally can’t sell...
Liquor Stores Take Note
Liquor Stores Take Note Counsel for the New York State Liquor Authority, advised me in writing that there is no restriction against selling wine or ...
Aluminum Bottles Can Be a Great Asset for Brand Differentiation, Trade Dress and Bottom Line Cost Savings
Glass bottles are the legacy of the alcoholic beverage industry but they have well known drawbacks: Heavy Fragile Space inefficient Lower recycle rate...
New York Continues to Change It’s Laws to Promote NY Craft Beverage Manufacturers and Retailers
New York continues to change its laws to promote NY craft beverage manufacturers and retailers. New laws are on the horizon. Let’s look at what to e...