by evansfox | Mar 20, 2015
By Tracy Jong, Craft Beverage Attorney Ryan is in his second year at Slapshot Brewing. Since the first day he opened, he has barely had time to rest. His beers were popular with friends and family, but he could not have predicted that in his first two years, he could...
by evansfox | Oct 29, 2014
Pursuant to Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) Section 3(20-c), a liquor can be designated as a “New York state labelled liquor” if 75%, by volume, of the fruits, vegetables, grain and grain products, honey, maple sap or other agricultural products used are grown...
by evansfox | Oct 29, 2014
Section 3 (20-d) of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) defines “New York State labelled beer.” Until December 31, 2018, at least 20% (by weight) of the hops, and at least 20% (by weight) of all other ingredients excluding water, used to make the beer must be...
by evansfox | Oct 29, 2014
Section 3(20-e) of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) defines “New York State labelled cider” as cider made exclusively from apples of other pome fruits grown in New York State. Cider Producer and Farm Winery licensees are reminded that while they may import...
by evansfox | Aug 15, 2014
You are launching a new craft alcoholic beverage manufacturing business. There is so much to do, paperwork is at the bottom of your list. It is important, however, to create a record keeping system that keeps your operations in compliance with state and federal...
