Alcoholic Beverage Law

There are many laws licensing the production of alcoholic beverages. Most people think of beer, wine and distilled spirits, but kombucha can also fall into the category of regulated, alcohol-containing beverages. Many businesses that produce kombucha specifically...

Whether you own a bar or a distillery, you manufacture alcohol or you market it, it is critical that you understand the risks you’re taking if you aren’t actively protecting your company’s intellectual property. The beer, wine and spirits industries are notoriously...

Between now and March 9, 2023, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is soliciting feedback from industry members concerning potentially consequential regulatory proposals. If you have opinions concerning these proposals, consider making your voice heard....

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) oversees much of the alcoholic beverage industry, including tax and compliance issues. Ensuring industry members are paying their taxes in a timely manner is a key part of what the TTB does, and it can be helpful for...

For smaller alcohol producers or importers of spirits, wine or beer, the Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) has helped reduce some tax rates. However, it sometimes proved extremely challenging to actually realize these savings because claims were complex and...

If your business requires strict adherence to federal and state alcohol beverage laws, you know that you’re often at the mercy of the red tape – and delays – that often entails. Knowing the processing times you can expect for applications and approvals can help you...

This fall, the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) introduced the first modules in a new webinar series called Boot Camp for Distillers. There will be a total of six modules.  Those who want to catch up on the modules that have already been released can access...

Importing wine into the U.S. can be a complicated process. Before you start this journey, spend time on the websites of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to start a to-do list of tasks. If you are only importing...

Every now and then, you might come across a brewery without a physical plant. If you are interested in starting a business in this industry, you may be surprised. How can someone claim to work as a brewer when they don’t actually have a brewery? This is commonly...

As an alcoholic beverage producer, getting your formula approved is a key step to moving your product forward. While the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) does not require approval of all formulas, it is required in certain situations, such as if you used...