New York State Labelled Spirits

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...

Record Keeping Requirement for New York Labelled Beer

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...

Record Keeping Obligations For New York State Labelled Cider

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...

Do You Need A Liquor License To Offer Wine Education Classes?

A business offering wine education classes does not hold any license relating to alcoholic beverages. The classes that it conducts for a fee require the consumption of wine (wine tasting). Does the business need a liquor license or permit to conduct wine education...

Are Beer Walls Legal in New York

In order to use the “beer wall,” a customer, whose age has been verified by an employee, must purchase a wrist band. The wrist band contains a computer chip which entitles the customers to a certain number of beers. The customer then approaches the “beer wall” which...