by evansfox | Jul 3, 2014
While New York has a recently enacted a “farm distillery” category, any farm with a homestead on the property cannot have a distillery under federal law. Under the new state law, a “farm” distillery is not required to be located on an actual farm, rendering the term...
by evansfox | Jun 26, 2014
ABCL Section 107-a provides for an exemption from the fee for brand label registration for liquor, beer, and cider produced in “small batches.” For liquor, small batches means 1,000 gallons or less. While there is a fee exemption, an application for registration of...
by evansfox | Jun 26, 2014
Brand labels cannot contain any statement, design, device or representation that is likely to mislead the consumer. In the view of the Authority, beer and wine products sold in “soft pouches” (whether or not intended to be frozen prior to consumption) can be mistaken...
by evansfox | Jun 18, 2014
Changes to required Information on Brand Labels of Alcoholic Beverage Products Sold in New York State Part One Effective March 26, 2014, ABCL §107 it requires that brand labels contain: The brand or trade The class and type of alcoholic beverage The net contents of...
by evansfox | May 23, 2014
Farm and craft brewers should take the opportunity to participate in the New York State Brewers Association. If you are looking to expand your “brew horizons” then follow the lead of two New York Craft brewers who produce an annual collaboration beer between...
by evansfox | May 23, 2014
Bar and Club owners should take notice that the State Liquor Authority is cracking down on rowdy late night establishments. When the police are called on numerous times to a licensed establishment, or for disorderly or violent conduct nearby in the streets and parking...
