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Craft breweries face many challenges, overcoming a number of them just to establish their business, make sure all preparations are in place and all state laws followed. But, sometimes, those challenges can take these businesses by surprise as what recently happened to...
One of the many necessary steps for alcohol producers and importers is to determine if you need formula approval by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). While it is not extremely common, producers and importers will need to provide the formula if the...
Governor Ron DeSantis has resisted calls to shut down businesses amid the pandemic, but he also has not been entirely supportive of opening all businesses. Thus, breweries around the state had mixed feelings when the Department of Business and Professional Regulation...
Nearly all alcohol beverage manufacturers know that their labels need to have a health warning statement if the beverage contains more than 0.5%. But the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recently announced it still regularly sees errors in Certificate of...
The "organic" label has become a value-adding element to the food and beverage industries since the Organic Food Production Act of 1990. There are a variety of state and federal guidelines regarding organic standards. Those in the alcohol beverage industry may have...
Every beer geek's dream or dilemma is to walk into a bar or taproom and see dozens of tap handles behind the bar. They appear in all shapes, colors and sizes, sometimes fanning out like a peacock. While the minimalist or design-conscious bar owner may wish to use...
Craft distilleries are no longer an oddity here in Florida. A gradual relaxing of the state’s strict regulations over the past decade has led to a mini-boom, with dozens now in operation. These small businesses have quickly become part of their respective communities,...
Since the ratification of the XXIst Amendment to the Constitution in December 1933, each state of the United States has the authority to regulate the production, sale, and distribution of alcohol within its borders. This means state and local jurisdictions may have...
Recently, it has been a favorite game for many to second guess how governors handle reopening their states. Florida is no different in its criticism of Governor Ron DeSantis. Nevertheless, a recent open letter on social media from the Florida Brewers Guild has an...
In a follow up to our post from August 31st, Florida’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (“DABT”) conducted its drawing for the 2019 quota licenses, and the results can be found here. Winners are responsible for filing an application and paying a $10,000 fee...