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...
Alcoholic Beverage Law
Alcoholic Beverage Law
State getting stricter with organic labeling
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...
Proper tap handles are the law in Florida
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 distillery regulations that are easy to overlook
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,...
More than 100 breweries may close
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...
Brewdog looks to reenter Florida market
The Ellon, Scotland-based Brewdog brand has a growing global presence. The punky upstart with big plans started brewing craft beer for U.K. enthusiasts and quickly moved into exporting its beer to other global markets and importing beers to sell in the U.K. It also...
Who can you employ at a business that serves alcohol?
As a business owner, incorporating the sale of alcohol into your restaurant, grocery store, hotel or more can be a huge benefit. While this can draw in many customers, alcohol beverage law is a complicated area of the law to understand. It is critical to follow and...
Trade practice updates
Bar and restaurant owners have focused on opening their businesses and what that will look like. However, there are many important questions and concerns that others in the industry have as well. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) under the Treasury...
What will Phase 2 look like?
The state of Florida has just started making baby steps towards opening up businesses and leaving quarantine with phase one now in effect. Of course, it is still best to avoid unnecessary risks, but Floridians and those coming to the Sunshine State are looking forward...
Indoor restaurant dining returns to parts of Florida in phase one
Some Florida restaurants had the opportunity to partially open their doors on May 4 for the return of indoor dining under phase one of Re-Opening Florida. Under the new rules, restaurants can be at 25% capacity indoors and outdoor seating must be at least six feet...