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 particularly excited about two major changes. The first is that those permit holders who originally paper filed their...

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. Luckily the rules are fairly straightforward. The records that must be kept and maintained for at least 2 years: -All...

Great idea for Finger Lakes area Cideries, IMO (hint, hint)

I read an article in the Democrat and Chronicle “Cider-makers forage for old wild apple flavor” by Lisa Rathke where she discussed a community project by Wildcraft Cider Works in Eugene, Oregon. The cidery has people in the community bring wild apples and apples from...

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, wouldn’t you like to stay open and serve alcohol all night long? Licensees may do so by applying for an All Night...